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Ensuring economic growth of the UK's creative industries
This is the transcript of a speech given by Jonathan Kestenbaum at the National Creative Industries Conference in London on 25 November 2009.
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The Future Of Innovation ... Is Together
There are many factors driving businesses large and small towards corporate open innovation at the dawn of the 21st century.
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Open house in Westminster
Tom Steinberg, Founder of mySociety, writes about using persuasive digital networks to attack information problems in government.
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Lessons from America
Micah Sifry, co-founder and editor of the Personal Democracy Forum, shares his views on how Obama has looked to engage with citizens using the web.
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People power can reboot Britain
"We can have both bigger and smaller government at the same time. Our society is capable of running itself better, and cheaper, if we trust people to be part of the solution," says Lee Bryant.
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Weary giants and new technology
Paul Miller, CEO of School of Everything makes the case for public service start-ups that can not only do good but also provide economic value.
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Placing your bets in the digital economy
Dan Heaf, digital commissioner at 4iP, stresses me must unlock Britain's digital talent.
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Climate change: turning talk into action
If climate change is the most important problem facing the human race, why isn't more being done to incentive the reduction of our carbon footprint, asks environmentalist Tom Burke.
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How the new economics of voice will change the NHS
Paul Hodgkin, GP and Chief Executive of Patient Opinion, on how the new economics of voice will change the NHS.
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Market functioning
We’re commissioning a series of research projects exploring and characterising social investor motivations in greater depth.
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Communities and climate change
The challenge of an ageing society could be the most critical long-term issue facing public services over the next few decades. Responding to this challenge is of course made more difficult by the pressure on public finances over the next few years.
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It’s about survival, not prosperity
"When it comes to innovation, businesses should do as much as they can - as long as it doesn't cost anything. For some companies, innovating may be the only way to survive," says Jon Moulton.
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Innovative legal aid
"Legal aid is a vital public service and investment in it has the clear potential to save on other aspects of the public purse," says Evlynne Gilvarry.
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Innovation needs time
A growing number of companies are giving their employees time to work on projects of their own choosing and are reaping the benefits from this.
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Innovate out of the economic downturn
Economic downturns can have positive effects; they force companies to increase their efficiency, cut waste, and strive to do things in smarter ways.
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How to prepare young people for an unknown future
Jonathan Bramsdon, Partnership Director at The Edge Foundation, argues that the UK cannot afford to waste the talent of any young person.
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How networks of trust can unlock innovation
Informal networks are the links and exchanges that bind people together.
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How social networks lead to innovation
Professor Ron Burt argues that social networks spanning the gaps in our existing social structure are key to innovation, and personal and commercial success.
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How can Formula 1 be useful for healthcare?
Looking at processes in a very different sector can provide valuable insights that can inspire innovation.
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Unlocking potential to think outside the box
If we are to develop a deeper understanding of our world and what is happening to it, we must stop compartmentalising ideas and embrace interdisciplinary working, says Martin Kemp.
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