The document discusses shift happening in relation to a situation in the east. It presents a plan with three options: proceed as planned, modify the plan, or rethink the plan. The rest of the document provides context on collaborating like geese, developing a road map for new product development, and details on over 150 engagements in the east related to production, product development, research, prototyping, web development, and events. It questions whether shift has happened according to the original plan.

1. South of Scotland
Business Solutions
“The Situation in the East”
George Foster – BLO
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2. Shift Happens (November 2009)
Plan
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4. We Became Geese
1. They share the Leadership
2. They encourage one another
3. They communicate constantly
4. They share a common direction or goal
5. They have a shared community
6. They travel on the strength of one another
7. They accept help when they need it
8. They look for ways to utilize others to make life easier and to
support others in the same way
9. They stand by one another , helping one another in difficult
times, supporting one another to regain their place in the team
and community.
10.They have a plan, a leader and each goose knows its place in
their formation before they take flight.
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5. The Big Picture
Business Development
Current Business
- Processes
- People
- Enablers
Brainstorming Improvement
-Products &
-services
Product / Service Development
Identify the need Source the solution Oversee the project
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6. Road Map (NPD)
Awareness &
understanding Sector knowledge Strategic
Planning
Develop partnerships/ Networking
Funding collaboration with SME’s
Branding /
Credibility Quality Management &
Regulatory Affairs
Operations
Sales & Marketing
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7. The Situation in the East
• 150+ engagements
• Production process
• Product Development
• Research and Development (New Product)
• Access prototyping
• Web Development
• Organised Events
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8. Has Shift Happened?
Plan
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