Neil Smyth DARTS3 presentation: Engaging with business - innovative industry ...ARLGSW
Engaging with business is important for universities for several reasons: it supports the university strategy, it is important for research council grants and bids, and government policy emphasizes engagement between industry and higher education. Building partnerships with businesses can benefit both parties, with businesses invited to work with the university across all activities. Industry partnerships will continue playing an increasingly important role in research. Librarians supporting research must also engage with business in many ways, from informal to formal interactions, to help conceptualize new research ideas, develop proposals, and identify funding opportunities.
The document summarizes Birmingham Energy Savers (BES), a program implemented by the local government in Birmingham, UK to cut carbon emissions and energy costs for homes and businesses through energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations. It outlines a phased approach over multiple years, starting with roof-top solar installations and expanding to whole-house refurbishments. It describes the financing structure using funds from the local government, energy companies, and potential private sector financing to fund upgrades for over 200,000 homes by 2026 at a cost of around £6-7k per home. It also discusses challenges for local governments in marketing the Green Deal program and building trust to aggregate customers and financing.
The document discusses upcoming changes to criminal record and barring arrangements in the UK that will take effect in September 2012. The key changes include a new definition of regulated activity that will narrow its scope, the repeal of controlled activity and registration/continuous monitoring, allowing challenges to information on criminal record checks, and a minimum age of 16 for criminal record checks. The purpose is to scale back overprotective systems while still providing effective safeguards for vulnerable groups. Organizations must still avoid knowingly hiring barred people for regulated work and report unsafe staff.
The document provides an application form for organizations seeking financial support from the Happy Museum Project commissioning scheme. Applicants must submit both an electronic and 4 paper copies of the completed form by October 5th at noon. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in London during the week of October 15th. The application requests information about the applicant organization, proposed project idea, impact, community engagement plan, challenges, and budget. All information provided will be kept confidential.
The volunteer handbook provides an overview of volunteering opportunities at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. It welcomes volunteers and thanks them for their support. Volunteers are needed to help welcome visitors, provide tours of the museums and sites, assist with events and exhibitions, and support educational programs. A variety of roles are available at several museums, including Enginuity interactive science center and the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale, related to the early British industrial revolution.
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
A CRIS (Current Research Information System) is used to manage an institution's research information and outputs. It acts as an academic CV for the whole institution. A CRIS integrates data from various systems, allows complex workflows, and provides services for researchers and administrators. It covers the full research lifecycle from funding to publications to impact. Content is standardized, connected, and can be analyzed, reused for various purposes, and transported to external systems. A CRIS aims to provide a single point of access to showcase an institution's research capabilities.
This summary provides high-level information about funding opportunities and events in the Sub Regional Arts Partnership area in 3 sentences:
The bulletin announces several upcoming arts funding deadlines and training events in Warwickshire, including grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Warwick District Council. Contact information is provided for local arts officers and organizations. Upcoming events include master classes on writing successful funding applications in July and arts development grant application deadlines in September and December.
Neil Smyth DARTS3 presentation: Engaging with business - innovative industry ...ARLGSW
Engaging with business is important for universities for several reasons: it supports the university strategy, it is important for research council grants and bids, and government policy emphasizes engagement between industry and higher education. Building partnerships with businesses can benefit both parties, with businesses invited to work with the university across all activities. Industry partnerships will continue playing an increasingly important role in research. Librarians supporting research must also engage with business in many ways, from informal to formal interactions, to help conceptualize new research ideas, develop proposals, and identify funding opportunities.
The document summarizes Birmingham Energy Savers (BES), a program implemented by the local government in Birmingham, UK to cut carbon emissions and energy costs for homes and businesses through energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations. It outlines a phased approach over multiple years, starting with roof-top solar installations and expanding to whole-house refurbishments. It describes the financing structure using funds from the local government, energy companies, and potential private sector financing to fund upgrades for over 200,000 homes by 2026 at a cost of around £6-7k per home. It also discusses challenges for local governments in marketing the Green Deal program and building trust to aggregate customers and financing.
The document discusses upcoming changes to criminal record and barring arrangements in the UK that will take effect in September 2012. The key changes include a new definition of regulated activity that will narrow its scope, the repeal of controlled activity and registration/continuous monitoring, allowing challenges to information on criminal record checks, and a minimum age of 16 for criminal record checks. The purpose is to scale back overprotective systems while still providing effective safeguards for vulnerable groups. Organizations must still avoid knowingly hiring barred people for regulated work and report unsafe staff.
The document provides an application form for organizations seeking financial support from the Happy Museum Project commissioning scheme. Applicants must submit both an electronic and 4 paper copies of the completed form by October 5th at noon. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in London during the week of October 15th. The application requests information about the applicant organization, proposed project idea, impact, community engagement plan, challenges, and budget. All information provided will be kept confidential.
The volunteer handbook provides an overview of volunteering opportunities at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. It welcomes volunteers and thanks them for their support. Volunteers are needed to help welcome visitors, provide tours of the museums and sites, assist with events and exhibitions, and support educational programs. A variety of roles are available at several museums, including Enginuity interactive science center and the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale, related to the early British industrial revolution.
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
A CRIS (Current Research Information System) is used to manage an institution's research information and outputs. It acts as an academic CV for the whole institution. A CRIS integrates data from various systems, allows complex workflows, and provides services for researchers and administrators. It covers the full research lifecycle from funding to publications to impact. Content is standardized, connected, and can be analyzed, reused for various purposes, and transported to external systems. A CRIS aims to provide a single point of access to showcase an institution's research capabilities.
This summary provides high-level information about funding opportunities and events in the Sub Regional Arts Partnership area in 3 sentences:
The bulletin announces several upcoming arts funding deadlines and training events in Warwickshire, including grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Warwick District Council. Contact information is provided for local arts officers and organizations. Upcoming events include master classes on writing successful funding applications in July and arts development grant application deadlines in September and December.
The document summarizes examples of successful practice for museums and cultural organizations. It provides 13 case studies that highlight strategies in areas such as co-location, commercial approaches, developing enterprise, licensing, partnerships, social enterprise, volunteering and more. The case study on the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham describes how they appointed a senior commercial officer to diversify income streams and focus on enterprise. This led to increased profits, visitor numbers and ticket income over three years. The case study illustrates bringing in expertise from the commercial sector and having the courage to challenge norms to develop sustainable approaches.
The objectives of this analytical report are:
• Industry analysis of entrepreneurship ecosystem of Philadelphia region and great Sydney region
• Utilize Porter’s 5 forces analytical tool to analysis the 5 forces of entrepreneurship ecosystem accelerator/incubator business in great Sydney region.
• Provide constructive recommendation to UTS management team of how to utilize university strengths and take initiative to lead innovation and support entrepreneurship ecosystem in great Sydney region as what Temple University did in Philadelphia.
Nemode Research Workshop Report, AAM and Staffordshire UniversityAAM_Associates
In February 2015 we held a discursive research workshop inviting industry professionals from the creative arts sector to interrogate and discuss the statement: Exploring the barriers to developing new data-driven business models in the creative arts sector.
This report highlights the key areas of discussion.
Insights into the process of successful cross-sector partnering
* create better case study collection and dissemination methods
* deepen understanding of case studies as tools for change.
This document offers a brief review of the content from the 2012 and 2013 Environmental, Social and Governance (ES&G) Forums that informed the topics and speakers for CBSR’s September 23, 2014 ES&G Forum. Last year, a post-forum report was prepared to provide a summary of the discussions and to suggest opportunities for further research. The report can be accessed on www.cbsr.ca and our SlideShare account.
Presentation given at UKMW12, the Museums Computer Group's Museums on the Web
'Strategically Digital' conference, Wellcome Collection, London, November 30, 2012
The document discusses sustainability for digital collections in museums and universities. It notes that many institutions are centralizing digital content creation and management to reduce costs and improve discovery of resources. Recommendations include defining value propositions for online users and cultivating diverse revenue sources. Case studies found that clarity on project goals and distinguishing maintenance from growth projects was important for determining post-grant support needs. Organizational trends include adopting more centralized workflows and using analytics to understand online user impact.
Essay On SWOT Analysis Of Commonwealth Bank Of AustraliaAshley Thomas
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.0% based on recent economic conditions. According to the January 2016 World Economic Outlook, global growth is projected at 3.1% in 2016, which is unchanged from the previous forecast. Domestically, recent data suggests that the Australian economy continues to grow at a moderate pace, with ongoing transitions occurring in some parts of the economy from the mining investment boom.
Collections Care And The Collections TrustNicholas Poole
Collections care involves activities to safeguard collections, including policies, security, storage, handling, environment, and conservation. The Collections Trust advocates for collections care as budgets decline due to the recession. Collections care needs support to demonstrate its public value and efficiency. The Collections Trust will promote best practices, innovation, and international collaboration to help collections management solutions weather the recession.
Changing Paradigms of Cluster Development - FMC.pdfTheBambooLink
This document discusses the evolution of global cluster initiatives. It notes that interest in clusters as drivers of economic growth and innovation has increased significantly since the 1990s. Many international organizations like the World Bank, UNIDO, USAID, and IDB have launched cluster development programs in developing countries since the mid-1990s. The number of cluster initiatives started growing rapidly in the early 2000s. By 2003, over 500 cluster initiatives had been identified globally. India also started cluster development programs in 2002, focusing on traditional manufacturing sectors. Overall, cluster-based approaches have now become widely used by governments and organizations around the world to promote local economic development.
Scotland Interface - The Knowledge Connection for BusinessTR3S PROJECT
Interface provides a central point of access for industry to Scotland’s research base through its unique matchmaking service. Its aim is to maximise business potential by stimulating innovation and matching a company with the relevant expertise at universities, which can help develop solutions to solve business challenges.
The 2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers workshop brought together over 50 organizations working in climate knowledge brokering. Key outcomes included strengthening collaborative links between brokers and exploring options to raise ambitions as a group. Participants discussed how brokers fit within the climate sector landscape, how the sector is evolving, user needs, and knowledge gaps. Next steps focused on developing a vision for a "Climate Knowledge Grid" to better connect brokers and enable funding for joint projects. The Climate Knowledge Brokers Coordination Hub was introduced to coordinate members and provide collaboration tools to advance these goals.
Cluster basics: Cluster Development in Practice - Twelve StepsTCI Network
This document outlines 12 steps for cluster development based on Ifor Ffowcs-Williams' experience helping clusters. It begins with convening key stakeholders to analyze the cluster and form a leadership group. They develop a vision of the preferred future. Benchmarking visits and strategic agendas focus on collaboration, skills, and global connections. Facilitators play a central role in building trust and linking clusters over time. The goal is to continually upgrade competitiveness by deepening specializations and connections locally and globally.
Running head HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS.docxcharisellington63520
Running head: HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS IMPACTED ON SALES 1
HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS IMPACTED ON SALES4
How Starbucks Environmental Awareness Initiative has impacted on Sales
Name
Institution
How Starbucks environmental awareness initiative has impacted on sales
This is an environmental initiative that has put into place environmental sustainability by examining the life cycle of products and that supports management practices of green supply across a region(Schultz, 2015).Recycling is the baseline of the initiative. The following are the impacts of the environmental awareness on sales;
To begin with, the green building strategy helps to condition and adjust the temperatures of rooms store rooms helps ensure that products do not go bad when the temperatures have raised too high or gone too low(Schultz, 2015). The materials used are also aid in the adjustment of the temperatures (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). As a result, more sales will be made thus raising the profit margins eventually
In addition, since a great focus is on the creation of “green” stores, it has been able to achieve reduction of the operating costs hereby increasing productivity and profitability (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). This is because the business practices in the company advocates sustainability of the natural resources.
Moreover, customer loyalty can be felt greatly since they would prefer visiting eco-friendly environments and businesses since most people love` going-green’(University of San Francisco Online, 2015). This too would raise the sales and the profit margins as well. This is because customers will always give do business with companies that fully satisfy their expectations, needs and wants as well.
Finally, the implementation of sustainability practices has the capability of eliminating wastes and generating cost savings. This will definitely attract more sales.Itoften leads to better and greater bottom lines. For instance, in most cases, Starbucks considers the best solutions.For example, the use biodegradable materials are preferred as opposed to using plastics that are non-biodegradable (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). For instance, most customers here consider using paper cups since they care about the environment.
REFERENCES
Schultz, H. (2015). Retrieved 7 September 2015, from https://news.starbucks.com/uploads/documents/Responsibility_Report_2013.pdf
Starbucks Coffee Company,. (2015). Global Responsibility Report Goals & Progress 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015, from http://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/global-report
University of San Francisco Online,. (2015). Best Practices in Environmental Sustainability |Sustainable Practices. Retrieved 7 September 2015, from http://www.usanfranonline.com/resources/supply-chain-management/three-companies-with-be.
The 2012 Roundtable on Institutional Innovation convened leaders to explore how organizations can stay atop today’s constant technological advancement. In the current economic environment, growth and underemployment are two outstanding national, indeed international, problems. While technological advances and globalization are often cited as instigators of the current plight, they are also beacons of hope for the future. Connecting the Edges concludes that by integrating the core of an organization with the edge, where innovation is more likely to happen, we can create dynamic, learning networks.
Member Network Meeting Q1 2014 slide packJean Stanley
We had a great turnout on 11th February at Business in the Community Ireland's first Member Network Meeting of 2014, kindly hosted by KPMG, at their offices in 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
The topic of discussion at the meeting was how can companies communicate their long-term value to shareholders and to society.
You can find the slides in the link provided. If you have any questions on what was discussed please feel free to leave a comment and start the conversation!
Was there anything from the event that resonated with you that you would like to share with the group?
Member Network Meeting q1 2014 slide packJean Stanley
We had a great turnout on 11th February at Business in the Community Ireland's first Member Network Meeting of 2014, kindly hosted by KPMG, at their offices in 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
The topic of discussion at the meeting was how can companies communicate their long-term value to shareholders and to society.
You can find the slides in the link provided. If you have any questions on what was discussed please feel free to leave a comment and start the conversation!
Was there anything from the event that resonated with you that you would like to share with the group?
The document discusses secondary research procedures for businesses. It describes secondary research as using existing data for new purposes. It distinguishes internal secondary data a company collects from external secondary data from vendors, governments and public sources. It provides steps companies and individuals should take to effectively use secondary research, including maintaining an internal library, consulting services, and making resources accessible online. It also outlines procedures for using secondary research in market research projects and ongoing market intelligence activities.
The document provides an annual report on the extramural research and training program activities of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for fiscal year 2012. It summarizes that NIOSH awarded over $96 million in extramural funding in 203 awards. The largest portions of funding went to multidisciplinary research centers (52%) and investigator-initiated research grants (33%). It also describes NIOSH's extramural programs and funding priorities to promote occupational health and safety research.
Creative Hubs: Understanding The New Economy (BC, 2016)Rony Octavianto
This report has been commissioned to better understand their diverse value, processes and motivations and in doing so, analyse how best to support and stimulate the wider creative economy they are rooted in, particularly in times of political and financial uncertainty.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
The document summarizes examples of successful practice for museums and cultural organizations. It provides 13 case studies that highlight strategies in areas such as co-location, commercial approaches, developing enterprise, licensing, partnerships, social enterprise, volunteering and more. The case study on the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham describes how they appointed a senior commercial officer to diversify income streams and focus on enterprise. This led to increased profits, visitor numbers and ticket income over three years. The case study illustrates bringing in expertise from the commercial sector and having the courage to challenge norms to develop sustainable approaches.
The objectives of this analytical report are:
• Industry analysis of entrepreneurship ecosystem of Philadelphia region and great Sydney region
• Utilize Porter’s 5 forces analytical tool to analysis the 5 forces of entrepreneurship ecosystem accelerator/incubator business in great Sydney region.
• Provide constructive recommendation to UTS management team of how to utilize university strengths and take initiative to lead innovation and support entrepreneurship ecosystem in great Sydney region as what Temple University did in Philadelphia.
Nemode Research Workshop Report, AAM and Staffordshire UniversityAAM_Associates
In February 2015 we held a discursive research workshop inviting industry professionals from the creative arts sector to interrogate and discuss the statement: Exploring the barriers to developing new data-driven business models in the creative arts sector.
This report highlights the key areas of discussion.
Insights into the process of successful cross-sector partnering
* create better case study collection and dissemination methods
* deepen understanding of case studies as tools for change.
This document offers a brief review of the content from the 2012 and 2013 Environmental, Social and Governance (ES&G) Forums that informed the topics and speakers for CBSR’s September 23, 2014 ES&G Forum. Last year, a post-forum report was prepared to provide a summary of the discussions and to suggest opportunities for further research. The report can be accessed on www.cbsr.ca and our SlideShare account.
Presentation given at UKMW12, the Museums Computer Group's Museums on the Web
'Strategically Digital' conference, Wellcome Collection, London, November 30, 2012
The document discusses sustainability for digital collections in museums and universities. It notes that many institutions are centralizing digital content creation and management to reduce costs and improve discovery of resources. Recommendations include defining value propositions for online users and cultivating diverse revenue sources. Case studies found that clarity on project goals and distinguishing maintenance from growth projects was important for determining post-grant support needs. Organizational trends include adopting more centralized workflows and using analytics to understand online user impact.
Essay On SWOT Analysis Of Commonwealth Bank Of AustraliaAshley Thomas
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.0% based on recent economic conditions. According to the January 2016 World Economic Outlook, global growth is projected at 3.1% in 2016, which is unchanged from the previous forecast. Domestically, recent data suggests that the Australian economy continues to grow at a moderate pace, with ongoing transitions occurring in some parts of the economy from the mining investment boom.
Collections Care And The Collections TrustNicholas Poole
Collections care involves activities to safeguard collections, including policies, security, storage, handling, environment, and conservation. The Collections Trust advocates for collections care as budgets decline due to the recession. Collections care needs support to demonstrate its public value and efficiency. The Collections Trust will promote best practices, innovation, and international collaboration to help collections management solutions weather the recession.
Changing Paradigms of Cluster Development - FMC.pdfTheBambooLink
This document discusses the evolution of global cluster initiatives. It notes that interest in clusters as drivers of economic growth and innovation has increased significantly since the 1990s. Many international organizations like the World Bank, UNIDO, USAID, and IDB have launched cluster development programs in developing countries since the mid-1990s. The number of cluster initiatives started growing rapidly in the early 2000s. By 2003, over 500 cluster initiatives had been identified globally. India also started cluster development programs in 2002, focusing on traditional manufacturing sectors. Overall, cluster-based approaches have now become widely used by governments and organizations around the world to promote local economic development.
Scotland Interface - The Knowledge Connection for BusinessTR3S PROJECT
Interface provides a central point of access for industry to Scotland’s research base through its unique matchmaking service. Its aim is to maximise business potential by stimulating innovation and matching a company with the relevant expertise at universities, which can help develop solutions to solve business challenges.
The 2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers workshop brought together over 50 organizations working in climate knowledge brokering. Key outcomes included strengthening collaborative links between brokers and exploring options to raise ambitions as a group. Participants discussed how brokers fit within the climate sector landscape, how the sector is evolving, user needs, and knowledge gaps. Next steps focused on developing a vision for a "Climate Knowledge Grid" to better connect brokers and enable funding for joint projects. The Climate Knowledge Brokers Coordination Hub was introduced to coordinate members and provide collaboration tools to advance these goals.
Cluster basics: Cluster Development in Practice - Twelve StepsTCI Network
This document outlines 12 steps for cluster development based on Ifor Ffowcs-Williams' experience helping clusters. It begins with convening key stakeholders to analyze the cluster and form a leadership group. They develop a vision of the preferred future. Benchmarking visits and strategic agendas focus on collaboration, skills, and global connections. Facilitators play a central role in building trust and linking clusters over time. The goal is to continually upgrade competitiveness by deepening specializations and connections locally and globally.
Running head HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS.docxcharisellington63520
Running head: HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS IMPACTED ON SALES 1
HOW STARBUCKS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE HAS IMPACTED ON SALES4
How Starbucks Environmental Awareness Initiative has impacted on Sales
Name
Institution
How Starbucks environmental awareness initiative has impacted on sales
This is an environmental initiative that has put into place environmental sustainability by examining the life cycle of products and that supports management practices of green supply across a region(Schultz, 2015).Recycling is the baseline of the initiative. The following are the impacts of the environmental awareness on sales;
To begin with, the green building strategy helps to condition and adjust the temperatures of rooms store rooms helps ensure that products do not go bad when the temperatures have raised too high or gone too low(Schultz, 2015). The materials used are also aid in the adjustment of the temperatures (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). As a result, more sales will be made thus raising the profit margins eventually
In addition, since a great focus is on the creation of “green” stores, it has been able to achieve reduction of the operating costs hereby increasing productivity and profitability (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). This is because the business practices in the company advocates sustainability of the natural resources.
Moreover, customer loyalty can be felt greatly since they would prefer visiting eco-friendly environments and businesses since most people love` going-green’(University of San Francisco Online, 2015). This too would raise the sales and the profit margins as well. This is because customers will always give do business with companies that fully satisfy their expectations, needs and wants as well.
Finally, the implementation of sustainability practices has the capability of eliminating wastes and generating cost savings. This will definitely attract more sales.Itoften leads to better and greater bottom lines. For instance, in most cases, Starbucks considers the best solutions.For example, the use biodegradable materials are preferred as opposed to using plastics that are non-biodegradable (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). For instance, most customers here consider using paper cups since they care about the environment.
REFERENCES
Schultz, H. (2015). Retrieved 7 September 2015, from https://news.starbucks.com/uploads/documents/Responsibility_Report_2013.pdf
Starbucks Coffee Company,. (2015). Global Responsibility Report Goals & Progress 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015, from http://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/global-report
University of San Francisco Online,. (2015). Best Practices in Environmental Sustainability |Sustainable Practices. Retrieved 7 September 2015, from http://www.usanfranonline.com/resources/supply-chain-management/three-companies-with-be.
The 2012 Roundtable on Institutional Innovation convened leaders to explore how organizations can stay atop today’s constant technological advancement. In the current economic environment, growth and underemployment are two outstanding national, indeed international, problems. While technological advances and globalization are often cited as instigators of the current plight, they are also beacons of hope for the future. Connecting the Edges concludes that by integrating the core of an organization with the edge, where innovation is more likely to happen, we can create dynamic, learning networks.
Member Network Meeting Q1 2014 slide packJean Stanley
We had a great turnout on 11th February at Business in the Community Ireland's first Member Network Meeting of 2014, kindly hosted by KPMG, at their offices in 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
The topic of discussion at the meeting was how can companies communicate their long-term value to shareholders and to society.
You can find the slides in the link provided. If you have any questions on what was discussed please feel free to leave a comment and start the conversation!
Was there anything from the event that resonated with you that you would like to share with the group?
Member Network Meeting q1 2014 slide packJean Stanley
We had a great turnout on 11th February at Business in the Community Ireland's first Member Network Meeting of 2014, kindly hosted by KPMG, at their offices in 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
The topic of discussion at the meeting was how can companies communicate their long-term value to shareholders and to society.
You can find the slides in the link provided. If you have any questions on what was discussed please feel free to leave a comment and start the conversation!
Was there anything from the event that resonated with you that you would like to share with the group?
The document discusses secondary research procedures for businesses. It describes secondary research as using existing data for new purposes. It distinguishes internal secondary data a company collects from external secondary data from vendors, governments and public sources. It provides steps companies and individuals should take to effectively use secondary research, including maintaining an internal library, consulting services, and making resources accessible online. It also outlines procedures for using secondary research in market research projects and ongoing market intelligence activities.
The document provides an annual report on the extramural research and training program activities of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for fiscal year 2012. It summarizes that NIOSH awarded over $96 million in extramural funding in 203 awards. The largest portions of funding went to multidisciplinary research centers (52%) and investigator-initiated research grants (33%). It also describes NIOSH's extramural programs and funding priorities to promote occupational health and safety research.
Creative Hubs: Understanding The New Economy (BC, 2016)Rony Octavianto
This report has been commissioned to better understand their diverse value, processes and motivations and in doing so, analyse how best to support and stimulate the wider creative economy they are rooted in, particularly in times of political and financial uncertainty.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located in Castle Bromwich, England. The gardens were originally part of the estate of Castle Bromwich Hall, a Tudor manor house built in the 16th century. Today, the 16 hectare gardens are maintained by the Castle Bromwich Gardens Trust as a public park for the local community to enjoy.
The document discusses nine agents of decay that can cause damage to museum collections over time: 1) direct physical forces, 2) thieves/vandals/displacers, 3) fire, 4) water, 5) pests, 6) contaminants, 7) light, 8) incorrect temperature, and 9) incorrect relative humidity. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring collections for signs of damage from these agents and controlling the museum environment through temperature, humidity, light levels and filtration of pollutants. The key to successful collection care is understanding what objects are made of and which agents pose the greatest risks, then implementing policies, procedures, handling guidelines and environmental monitoring to manage those risks and slow the natural decay process as much
The document provides guidance on successfully using social media for organizations. It discusses various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and using hashtags and tags. Twitter is recommended for promoting exhibitions and events with quick updates. Facebook is better for connecting with supporters on a personal level and engaging communities. Both require regular posting and interaction to build an audience and keep people engaged. Overall social media is a good way to raise awareness, engage new audiences, and market organizations if used strategically alongside other communication channels.
This document provides guidance on developing a successful business plan for a museum or cultural organization. It recommends involving all levels of the organization to ensure accurate information and buy-in. The business plan should include an executive summary, organizational overview with vision and values, strategic aims and objectives, internal and external analysis, financial plans, and monitoring processes. Developing the plan takes 6-8 weeks typically and an away day can encourage fresh thinking. The guidance then outlines what to include in each section to create an effective roadmap for achieving organizational goals.
This document provides guidelines for museums on the disposal of items from collections. It outlines key principles for ethical and responsible disposal, including only disposing of items as part of an approved collections development policy aimed at improving public benefit. Methods of disposal discussed include transferring items to other accredited museums, returning items to donors, and sale or destruction as a last resort. The document stresses the importance of transparency, seeking stakeholder views, and retaining items in the public domain wherever possible.
This document provides guidance on successfully negotiating business rates for museums in England. It discusses the history and basics of the business rates system, including how rateable values are calculated through different valuation methods like receipts and expenditure or contractors method. For museums, the receipts and expenditure method is often argued to be most appropriate since museums operate similarly to other leisure attractions competing for visitors. However, the Valuation Office typically prefers a percentage of gross receipts instead. The document provides case studies of museums that successfully appealed their rateable values downwards by arguing the receipts and expenditure method. It emphasizes the importance of qualified professionals handling appeals to minimize museums' rate liabilities.
The document describes the Arts Connect WM Film and Digital Arts Project, which aims to create digital interpretations of museum, library, and heritage collections through collaborations between these institutions and artists. The project will invite artists to creatively respond to collections and propose digital art installations created with and for children and young people. Its objectives are to explore collections in new ways, integrate digital arts into venues, build skills in digital arts among staff and artists, and engage young people as collaborators. The document requests that interested institutions express interest in working with artists to bring collections to new audiences through digital platforms.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on working machines held at the Events suite Thinktank, Millennium point in Birmingham on October 17th, 2013. The workshop included presentations on standards for caring for larger working objects, assessing regional significance of collections, interpreting working machinery for the public, and working with collections in different ways. It also involved group discussions on making care guidelines relevant for all types of working collections, when to repair or replace parts versus making objects static, and feedback from the discussions. The day aimed to discuss how to care for and interpret working machine collections.
The West Midlands Museum Development Officers (WMMDOs) secured funding for a 3-year program to help over 230 regional museums meet challenges. Embedded in county museum services, the WMMDOs support museums through strategic partnerships, skills development, and helping improve collections, visitor experiences, and organizational resilience. A survey found the WMMDOs greatly boost museums' confidence by enabling improvements they could not achieve alone.
This document announces a Green Museums Knowledge Café on August 13th at the Coventry Transport Museum. The café will provide training and knowledge sharing around making museums more environmentally friendly. Attendees will learn about reducing energy bills, getting support from green champions, practical collection care and heating approaches, and suppliers of eco-friendly materials. There will be presentations on successful case studies and measuring environmental progress, as well as opportunities to meet suppliers over lunch and hear from them during the sessions. All museum staff and volunteers are invited to attend the free event and book a place.
This document outlines 10 golden rules for good governance of charity organizations. The rules emphasize: 1) committing to and clearly communicating the charity's core goals; 2) defining the distinct roles of executive staff/volunteers and non-executive trustees; 3) maintaining open communication and partnership between senior staff and trustees; 4) fully supporting staff or replacing them if inadequate; 5) holding regular meetings to discuss strategic issues; 6) taking time for annual planning; 7) establishing long-term strategic goals and objectives; 8) basing decisions on evidence and principles; 9) making trustees aware of their legal obligations; and 10) ensuring proper financial oversight and fundraising. Following these rules aims to create successful governance for museum and gallery char
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Gazetteer of Advice for
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October 2012
Jon Finch
Black Radley Culture Ltd
jon_finch@blackradley.com
www.blackradley.com
Tel: 0845-226-0363
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