This presentation was delivered as part of the investor engagement workshop prior to early stage pitches delivered to investors. The approach was developed by Locus Research to help profile early stage development projects from research institutions. Aknoledgements: to Kiwinet and Bram Smith and Bill Murphy from Enterprise Angels for Organising the event.
Laying the Foundations for Sustainable DesignLocus Research
Presentation by Miles Park (University of New South Wales, Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design) for the National Education & Professional Development Forum 2009. For more information on the forum see http://sustainabledesign.org.nz/projects/forum.html
Presentation by John Hatrick-Smith (Design Specialist, Better by Design) for the National Education & Professional Development Forum 2009. For more information on the forum see http://sustainabledesign.org.nz/projects/forum.html
This year marks 10 years since Locus Research was formed. This presentation provides some insight our place, who we are, how we work and some of the work we have done.
Induct is an international open innovation company with branches around the world. Their vision is to spread innovation globally by becoming the main partner for organizations seeking to innovate. They provide an open innovation platform developed with Dr. Henry Chesbrough that allows companies to build innovation capabilities and create sector innovation hubs. Most CEOs believe innovation is critical for future success but idea generation is the easiest part, while Induct helps manage the entire innovation process from challenges to implementation. Their flagship projects in healthcare have increased applications by over 50% through their online tools and specialist networks.
This document provides details on Zainul Fadziruddin Zainuddin's background and experience, and outlines the evolution of Universiti Sains Malaysia's innovation ecosystem between 1999-2011. It describes how USM transitioned from focusing on consultancies and contract research to establishing commercialization units and programs to nurture entrepreneurship. Metrics are provided showing increased patent filings, licensing deals, and spin-offs resulting from USM's Innovations Office and Sanggar SAINS initiatives launched in 2007. Finally, it outlines MTDC's Symbiosis Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme structure and an ongoing program with FRIM launched in 2008.
The ASTD 2013 conference will be held May 5-22, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. It is the largest global event for workplace learning and development professionals, attracting over 9,000 attendees from 80 countries. The conference will feature over 240 educational sessions led by experts, a world-class expo, and networking opportunities. Special programs are available for international attendees, including simultaneous interpretation, an international orientation, and a reception.
Design management is a strategic approach that uses design thinking to create sustainable competitive advantages for businesses. It involves identifying creative assets within an organization and allocating them to address business problems and opportunities. A design manager helps implement a triple bottom line approach where strategies consider people, planet and profit. They work with stakeholders to prepare, optimize and minimize impacts across these dimensions throughout the product development process.
Laying the Foundations for Sustainable DesignLocus Research
Presentation by Miles Park (University of New South Wales, Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design) for the National Education & Professional Development Forum 2009. For more information on the forum see http://sustainabledesign.org.nz/projects/forum.html
Presentation by John Hatrick-Smith (Design Specialist, Better by Design) for the National Education & Professional Development Forum 2009. For more information on the forum see http://sustainabledesign.org.nz/projects/forum.html
This year marks 10 years since Locus Research was formed. This presentation provides some insight our place, who we are, how we work and some of the work we have done.
Induct is an international open innovation company with branches around the world. Their vision is to spread innovation globally by becoming the main partner for organizations seeking to innovate. They provide an open innovation platform developed with Dr. Henry Chesbrough that allows companies to build innovation capabilities and create sector innovation hubs. Most CEOs believe innovation is critical for future success but idea generation is the easiest part, while Induct helps manage the entire innovation process from challenges to implementation. Their flagship projects in healthcare have increased applications by over 50% through their online tools and specialist networks.
This document provides details on Zainul Fadziruddin Zainuddin's background and experience, and outlines the evolution of Universiti Sains Malaysia's innovation ecosystem between 1999-2011. It describes how USM transitioned from focusing on consultancies and contract research to establishing commercialization units and programs to nurture entrepreneurship. Metrics are provided showing increased patent filings, licensing deals, and spin-offs resulting from USM's Innovations Office and Sanggar SAINS initiatives launched in 2007. Finally, it outlines MTDC's Symbiosis Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme structure and an ongoing program with FRIM launched in 2008.
The ASTD 2013 conference will be held May 5-22, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. It is the largest global event for workplace learning and development professionals, attracting over 9,000 attendees from 80 countries. The conference will feature over 240 educational sessions led by experts, a world-class expo, and networking opportunities. Special programs are available for international attendees, including simultaneous interpretation, an international orientation, and a reception.
Design management is a strategic approach that uses design thinking to create sustainable competitive advantages for businesses. It involves identifying creative assets within an organization and allocating them to address business problems and opportunities. A design manager helps implement a triple bottom line approach where strategies consider people, planet and profit. They work with stakeholders to prepare, optimize and minimize impacts across these dimensions throughout the product development process.
This presentation was created by Dr.K.Kamal for spreading awareness of an existing Innovation support schme that is being operated by Min of Science & Technology, GOI for individual innovators
The document outlines 47 steps for becoming a sustainable designer, beginning with defining sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It recommends frameworks for sustainable design thinking like life cycle analysis, biomimicry, and social return on investment. Key steps include dematerialization, substitution, localization, design for durability, disassembly, closed-loop systems, restoration, and redesigning systems to be more sustainable and equitable. The goal is to provide more value using less materials and energy through efficiency and promoting local economies.
Leadership competencies HRRT organised by ISPE & UPES DehradunUPES Dehradun
The document discusses leadership competencies at Weatherford International. It outlines the need for competency-based leadership given the global, diverse, and changing business environment. Weatherford has defined seven core leadership competencies: humility, intensity, innovation, responsiveness, discipline, and seeks feedback. It integrates these competencies into its human resource management systems for selection, performance management, training, and succession planning. Challenges to implementation include mergers and acquisitions, adapting competencies to changing business needs, and upgrading the competency-based HRIT platform.
Cundall is a global built environment engineering design company and an award winning, industry leader in the design of environmentally friendly sustainable buildings.
Established in 1976, Cundall has grown into a £30m turnover company with a workforce of over 500, spread across five UK sites and offices in 16 countries throughout the world.
Cundall uses SMART Technologies’ interactive solutions to enable distributed teams to work collaboratively, wherever they are in the world, ultimately allowing the organisation to effectively respond to opportunities offered by today’s global marketplace.
Cundall wanted to catalyse the transition from modular office space to a global platform that can respond to business anywhere in the world, from anywhere in the world, making the company more competitive and cost effective.
To achieve this it is critical that the organisation works together as one entity to satisfy global demand; unifying appropriate resources to provide best in class consultancy.
This presentation provides some insight in the
business model concept and the factors influencing its sustainability. Some hands-on tools are shown to (1) identify a firm\'s business model, (2) analyse the influence of market developments on the business model, and (3) assess the sustainability of the business model in order to remain competitive on the market.
Moving into the Future - Pragmatic Approaches to Bridge the GapMarc Netka
This document discusses strategies for schools to bridge achievement gaps through technology. It highlights how immense resources are being deployed to develop strategies, including redesigning learning spaces and rethinking classrooms. While technology enables better learning, it also widens gaps. The document outlines keys to successful execution like working within budgets, managing human resources effectively, and dealing with spatial limitations. It provides case studies of schools adapting strategies like leveraging refurbished hardware and outsourcing services to overcome challenges.
Unilever is pursuing an open innovation strategy through its technology ventures arm, Unilever Technology Ventures (UTV). UTV aims to access emerging technologies through venture capital investments that have the potential to help innovation and growth at Unilever. UTV operates similarly to external venture capital funds, making independent investment decisions and aiming to generate strong financial returns. Over time, UTV intends to establish itself as an independent venture capital firm while maintaining its strategic partnership with Unilever.
ConneXion 2010 is an annual event organized by PGPX students at IIM Ahmedabad to bring together industry and academia. The theme is "Management Challenges for Emerging Opportunities." It will be held from October 22-24, 2010 and feature talks on innovations for inclusive growth, green technologies, and marketing innovations. Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the event. It aims to promote discussion between industry leaders, policymakers, students and faculty on contemporary issues.
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute: Innovation Stories 2013Sustainable Brands
The document discusses Cradle to Cradle certification and innovations in sustainable product design. It provides an overview of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and its mission to guide industries in transitioning to more sustainable practices. The document then profiles various companies that have achieved Cradle to Cradle certification for their products and innovations, highlighting how their products meet the Cradle to Cradle standards of being safe, renewable, and disposing safely.
Whirlpool Asia delivered revenues of $457 million in 2006, up 8% from the previous year. Key accomplishments included reclaiming the leadership position in India's direct cool refrigeration segment through innovative products, launching the first pan-Asia product - a new Whirlpool brand washer, and expanding the technology center in China to increase innovation capabilities. Outlook for 2007 anticipates continued strong revenue growth fueled by new products and profit improvement through improved product mix and margin management.
Think big blueprint webinar (gr170312)Kester_Byass
The document outlines Telefonica UK's 3-year journey to become a sustainability leader through their Think Big Blueprint. It established ambitious goals such as helping 1 million young people and reducing their carbon impact 10 times over by 2015. The Blueprint was developed through stakeholder engagement and contains 40 commitments. The next steps are delivering on these commitments, quantifying the sustainability impact of new services, and supporting the overall Telefonica group in its sustainability efforts.
Presentation night 2012 - Presentation Dinner slidesIndustry Network
The document summarizes the Plastics Industry Achievement Awards 2012. It lists the sponsors and award categories including Design & Innovation, Manufacturing & Best Practice, Marketing & Distribution, Export Achievement, Environment, and Encouragement. For each category, the finalists and award winner are identified. The Achievement of Excellence award is given to Chris Murray for his contributions to the plastics industry over several decades. The event recognizes and celebrates achievements in the Australian plastics industry.
The document summarizes Accor's first comprehensive study of its environmental footprint across its 4,200 hotels in 90 countries. Some key findings were surprising but provide insights to enhance Accor's sustainable development strategy. The study assessed Accor's full annual impacts on energy, water consumption and contamination, and waste using a life-cycle analysis method. It found food purchases account for most water use and contamination, while building sites are critical for waste production. The results will help Accor drive further improvements in sustainability.
This document provides a SWOT analysis for Azrock's new Emerge flooring product. The strengths include Emerge being eco-friendly, durable, and low maintenance. However, the higher initial price compared to competitors is seen as a weakness. Opportunities exist in growing demand for sustainable products and a lack of direct competition. Threats include Azrock being seen as an inferior brand compared to competitors. The analysis informs a marketing strategy to position Emerge as the sustainable alternative to vinyl flooring.
The document summarizes Schawk's 2010 sustainability report. It discusses their efforts to track resource usage and reduce waste. A highlight from 2010 was a pilot project with DuPont where Schawk recycled 24,500 pounds of scrap polymer material. The report also notes that in 2011, Schawk will submit supplier information to the Carbon Disclosure Project for the second time to improve sustainability reporting. The overall message is that Schawk is committed to reducing its environmental impact and engaging in collaborative initiatives.
The document summarizes a new lighting product line called the ambia collection, which was awarded Best in Show and Most Innovative at the 2007 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo. The ambia collection combines proven lighting packages with dynamic new diffusers made of encapsulated materials like textiles, botanicals, and graphics. It was designed for healthcare facilities and aims to provide efficient, durable, and aesthetically pleasing lighting that meets various requirements of the healthcare industry.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about the Cleantech Open accelerator program and competition. It outlines the agenda for a 60 minute webinar on how to apply and ensure acceptance into the 2012 competition. It discusses the Cleantech Open ecosystem and mission to fund cleantech entrepreneurs. The webinar will cover an overview of the accelerator, how to apply, tips to ensure acceptance, and a question and answer period.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about applying to the 2012 Cleantech Open accelerator program. It outlines the application process and timeline, which includes applying by May 8th, being notified of semifinalist status by May 23rd, and participating in mentorship, training and showcase events from June to November if accepted as a semifinalist. Key application criteria include having received less than $1 million in private financing and $5 million total from all sources. The participation fee for semifinalists is $475 per person and includes access to the training program and events. The goal is to help cleantech startups accelerate through the program to the next level.
The document summarizes literature on innovation and identifies critical success factors and problems in implementing innovation. It analyzes innovation problems faced by five manufacturing companies in Kuala Lumpur. Key success factors identified include top management support, appropriate skills and technology, and monitoring systems. Problems include human resistance to change and difficulty solving technical issues. The conclusion recommends that following identified success factors leads to more successful innovation implementation.
This document provides information about BlueN Affiliated Research Center and its products. It includes the CEO message welcoming readers, the center's mission to develop eco-friendly products and contribute to a happy life. It also provides a brief history of BlueN, descriptions of their anion and LED technologies, and summaries of their product lines including anion LED lamps, tubes, plant growth lamps, desk lamps, air purifiers, and more. The document aims to introduce BlueN's research center and specialized environmental technology products.
The document outlines Geoffrey Gourley's presentation at the Sustainable Councils Conference 2009. The presentation focused on three key elements for councils to meet sustainability expectations: sustainability innovation, inspired leadership, and community engagement. For innovation, Gourley discussed Australia's history of innovation and how councils can apply it. He emphasized the importance of inspired visionary leaders to drive change. And he argued councils must fully engage communities, especially youth, to achieve real sustainability results, such as through community eco-centers.
This presentation was created by Dr.K.Kamal for spreading awareness of an existing Innovation support schme that is being operated by Min of Science & Technology, GOI for individual innovators
The document outlines 47 steps for becoming a sustainable designer, beginning with defining sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It recommends frameworks for sustainable design thinking like life cycle analysis, biomimicry, and social return on investment. Key steps include dematerialization, substitution, localization, design for durability, disassembly, closed-loop systems, restoration, and redesigning systems to be more sustainable and equitable. The goal is to provide more value using less materials and energy through efficiency and promoting local economies.
Leadership competencies HRRT organised by ISPE & UPES DehradunUPES Dehradun
The document discusses leadership competencies at Weatherford International. It outlines the need for competency-based leadership given the global, diverse, and changing business environment. Weatherford has defined seven core leadership competencies: humility, intensity, innovation, responsiveness, discipline, and seeks feedback. It integrates these competencies into its human resource management systems for selection, performance management, training, and succession planning. Challenges to implementation include mergers and acquisitions, adapting competencies to changing business needs, and upgrading the competency-based HRIT platform.
Cundall is a global built environment engineering design company and an award winning, industry leader in the design of environmentally friendly sustainable buildings.
Established in 1976, Cundall has grown into a £30m turnover company with a workforce of over 500, spread across five UK sites and offices in 16 countries throughout the world.
Cundall uses SMART Technologies’ interactive solutions to enable distributed teams to work collaboratively, wherever they are in the world, ultimately allowing the organisation to effectively respond to opportunities offered by today’s global marketplace.
Cundall wanted to catalyse the transition from modular office space to a global platform that can respond to business anywhere in the world, from anywhere in the world, making the company more competitive and cost effective.
To achieve this it is critical that the organisation works together as one entity to satisfy global demand; unifying appropriate resources to provide best in class consultancy.
This presentation provides some insight in the
business model concept and the factors influencing its sustainability. Some hands-on tools are shown to (1) identify a firm\'s business model, (2) analyse the influence of market developments on the business model, and (3) assess the sustainability of the business model in order to remain competitive on the market.
Moving into the Future - Pragmatic Approaches to Bridge the GapMarc Netka
This document discusses strategies for schools to bridge achievement gaps through technology. It highlights how immense resources are being deployed to develop strategies, including redesigning learning spaces and rethinking classrooms. While technology enables better learning, it also widens gaps. The document outlines keys to successful execution like working within budgets, managing human resources effectively, and dealing with spatial limitations. It provides case studies of schools adapting strategies like leveraging refurbished hardware and outsourcing services to overcome challenges.
Unilever is pursuing an open innovation strategy through its technology ventures arm, Unilever Technology Ventures (UTV). UTV aims to access emerging technologies through venture capital investments that have the potential to help innovation and growth at Unilever. UTV operates similarly to external venture capital funds, making independent investment decisions and aiming to generate strong financial returns. Over time, UTV intends to establish itself as an independent venture capital firm while maintaining its strategic partnership with Unilever.
ConneXion 2010 is an annual event organized by PGPX students at IIM Ahmedabad to bring together industry and academia. The theme is "Management Challenges for Emerging Opportunities." It will be held from October 22-24, 2010 and feature talks on innovations for inclusive growth, green technologies, and marketing innovations. Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the event. It aims to promote discussion between industry leaders, policymakers, students and faculty on contemporary issues.
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute: Innovation Stories 2013Sustainable Brands
The document discusses Cradle to Cradle certification and innovations in sustainable product design. It provides an overview of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and its mission to guide industries in transitioning to more sustainable practices. The document then profiles various companies that have achieved Cradle to Cradle certification for their products and innovations, highlighting how their products meet the Cradle to Cradle standards of being safe, renewable, and disposing safely.
Whirlpool Asia delivered revenues of $457 million in 2006, up 8% from the previous year. Key accomplishments included reclaiming the leadership position in India's direct cool refrigeration segment through innovative products, launching the first pan-Asia product - a new Whirlpool brand washer, and expanding the technology center in China to increase innovation capabilities. Outlook for 2007 anticipates continued strong revenue growth fueled by new products and profit improvement through improved product mix and margin management.
Think big blueprint webinar (gr170312)Kester_Byass
The document outlines Telefonica UK's 3-year journey to become a sustainability leader through their Think Big Blueprint. It established ambitious goals such as helping 1 million young people and reducing their carbon impact 10 times over by 2015. The Blueprint was developed through stakeholder engagement and contains 40 commitments. The next steps are delivering on these commitments, quantifying the sustainability impact of new services, and supporting the overall Telefonica group in its sustainability efforts.
Presentation night 2012 - Presentation Dinner slidesIndustry Network
The document summarizes the Plastics Industry Achievement Awards 2012. It lists the sponsors and award categories including Design & Innovation, Manufacturing & Best Practice, Marketing & Distribution, Export Achievement, Environment, and Encouragement. For each category, the finalists and award winner are identified. The Achievement of Excellence award is given to Chris Murray for his contributions to the plastics industry over several decades. The event recognizes and celebrates achievements in the Australian plastics industry.
The document summarizes Accor's first comprehensive study of its environmental footprint across its 4,200 hotels in 90 countries. Some key findings were surprising but provide insights to enhance Accor's sustainable development strategy. The study assessed Accor's full annual impacts on energy, water consumption and contamination, and waste using a life-cycle analysis method. It found food purchases account for most water use and contamination, while building sites are critical for waste production. The results will help Accor drive further improvements in sustainability.
This document provides a SWOT analysis for Azrock's new Emerge flooring product. The strengths include Emerge being eco-friendly, durable, and low maintenance. However, the higher initial price compared to competitors is seen as a weakness. Opportunities exist in growing demand for sustainable products and a lack of direct competition. Threats include Azrock being seen as an inferior brand compared to competitors. The analysis informs a marketing strategy to position Emerge as the sustainable alternative to vinyl flooring.
The document summarizes Schawk's 2010 sustainability report. It discusses their efforts to track resource usage and reduce waste. A highlight from 2010 was a pilot project with DuPont where Schawk recycled 24,500 pounds of scrap polymer material. The report also notes that in 2011, Schawk will submit supplier information to the Carbon Disclosure Project for the second time to improve sustainability reporting. The overall message is that Schawk is committed to reducing its environmental impact and engaging in collaborative initiatives.
The document summarizes a new lighting product line called the ambia collection, which was awarded Best in Show and Most Innovative at the 2007 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo. The ambia collection combines proven lighting packages with dynamic new diffusers made of encapsulated materials like textiles, botanicals, and graphics. It was designed for healthcare facilities and aims to provide efficient, durable, and aesthetically pleasing lighting that meets various requirements of the healthcare industry.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about the Cleantech Open accelerator program and competition. It outlines the agenda for a 60 minute webinar on how to apply and ensure acceptance into the 2012 competition. It discusses the Cleantech Open ecosystem and mission to fund cleantech entrepreneurs. The webinar will cover an overview of the accelerator, how to apply, tips to ensure acceptance, and a question and answer period.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about applying to the 2012 Cleantech Open accelerator program. It outlines the application process and timeline, which includes applying by May 8th, being notified of semifinalist status by May 23rd, and participating in mentorship, training and showcase events from June to November if accepted as a semifinalist. Key application criteria include having received less than $1 million in private financing and $5 million total from all sources. The participation fee for semifinalists is $475 per person and includes access to the training program and events. The goal is to help cleantech startups accelerate through the program to the next level.
The document summarizes literature on innovation and identifies critical success factors and problems in implementing innovation. It analyzes innovation problems faced by five manufacturing companies in Kuala Lumpur. Key success factors identified include top management support, appropriate skills and technology, and monitoring systems. Problems include human resistance to change and difficulty solving technical issues. The conclusion recommends that following identified success factors leads to more successful innovation implementation.
This document provides information about BlueN Affiliated Research Center and its products. It includes the CEO message welcoming readers, the center's mission to develop eco-friendly products and contribute to a happy life. It also provides a brief history of BlueN, descriptions of their anion and LED technologies, and summaries of their product lines including anion LED lamps, tubes, plant growth lamps, desk lamps, air purifiers, and more. The document aims to introduce BlueN's research center and specialized environmental technology products.
The document outlines Geoffrey Gourley's presentation at the Sustainable Councils Conference 2009. The presentation focused on three key elements for councils to meet sustainability expectations: sustainability innovation, inspired leadership, and community engagement. For innovation, Gourley discussed Australia's history of innovation and how councils can apply it. He emphasized the importance of inspired visionary leaders to drive change. And he argued councils must fully engage communities, especially youth, to achieve real sustainability results, such as through community eco-centers.
This document provides an executive summary of a fellowship report on green roofs and vertical gardens. The fellowship involved traveling to Singapore, the US, and Canada to learn about green roof design, implementation, maintenance, promotion and education. Key findings from the international experience include various benefits of green roofs such as reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air and water quality, and increasing roof longevity. The fellowship identified skills gaps in Australia regarding green roofs, such as understanding different systems, budgeting, standards, and installation procedures. Recommendations are provided for government, industry, education, and communities to help transfer knowledge on green roofs to an Australian context.
This document provides an overview of a global tyre company with $2.8 billion in annual revenue. It has 7 manufacturing facilities across Europe and India, 2 R&D centers, and sells products in 100+ countries. The company aims to grow revenue to $5 billion by 2026 through organic and inorganic growth strategies. It has a highly experienced management team focusing on sustainability, with a goal of being net zero by 2050. The company supports biodiversity conservation and community programs in India and Europe and has received several awards for its CSR initiatives in health, women's empowerment, and environmental protection.
The document discusses how companies can become more sustainable. It provides examples of how Woolworths, Arup, TNT have incorporated sustainability into their business strategies and operations. Some key actions discussed are establishing sustainability values, adapting to change, defining business purpose, strengthening branding, maximizing human resources, managing finances responsibly, and considering environmental and community impacts. Case studies of various projects highlight innovative solutions that balanced technical, economic and social factors.
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Cascade Designs is exploring partnerships to bring innovative water purification technologies to developing markets. They partnered with Cal Poly and Day One Response on the electrochlorination-based Waterbag and with PATH on adapting the technology into the SE200 system for small communities. Field tests of the SE200 in Africa provided feedback for improving design, business models, and impact. Cascade Designs' strengths in manufacturing and markets complement the technical strengths of partners.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on building organizational innovation capabilities. It provides an agenda for the event, including introductions from panelists Todd Johnsen from Cushman & Wakefield, John English from Daedalus Consulting Group, and Patrick Crooks from Fusion Labs.
The panelists discussed challenges of building innovation in different types of organizations, from young startups to established incumbents. They addressed how to define search fields to focus innovation efforts, and the minimal requirements for effective innovation in incumbent organizations, including ambidexterity, leadership support, and culture.
Crooks outlined Fusion Lab's concept for building innovation capability, focusing on speed, customer-centric design, and de-ris
DARPA is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, established in 1958 with a mission to prevent strategic surprise for the US. It has an annual budget of $2.9 billion and focuses on radical innovation through short term project teams with top talent. Suggestions are made to enhance DARPA's innovation, including improving commercialization to create alternative revenue streams, expanding its network and projects to social sciences, and establishing a knowledge management office to better capture and reuse learnings.
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Professor Barry Lloyd Vercoe discussed three organizations that have fostered innovation through interdisciplinary research: the MIT Media Lab, One Laptop per Child, and the Echo Nest Corporation. He explained that innovation springs from the clash of cultures, disciplines, ways of thinking, and ways of doing things, with a high tolerance for failure. To foster innovation, he recommends creating an open research environment that maximizes connections across disciplines and encourages experimentation without prescriptive goals.
This years Young Innovator Awards have just been launched! And here's the presentation to match.
Bright and early this morning, teachers, students and businessmen alike, joined together for the Young Innovator Awards 2015 Launch. With airplane competitions, lots of laughs and of course some great food - it's safe to say, the launch was a success.
An Inspiration Session presented by Dan Necklen of the Likeable Marketing Company. Hosted in 2014, Dan came into Locus Research to talk about Social Marketing, getting the most out of your online platforms and how to optimise your online person and audience reach.
See Dan's website below
www.likeable.co.nz/
The document discusses key ingredients for identifying winning products. It emphasizes the importance of taking a broad view, considering all relevant factors like users, technical requirements, manufacturing and economics. An integrated cross-functional team allows developing a cohesive product faster. The process should be agile, iterative and data-driven to generate insights and validate assumptions before moving forward. Overall success comes from having the right resources, process and structure and making decisions at the optimal time.
A guide to generating insight through research for product development
Research is the primary risk management tool you have in product development. It is also the biggest driver of insight and breakthrough ideas. The challenge many people face is doing it in a way that retains creativity and objectivity. Balancing the technical and human centred approaches can be a challenge but the results are worth it.
Understanding people’s needs and requirements is the key to unlocking insights, but is not enough on its own. It must be coupled with a broader understanding of the
business, product, and technical context; the product system.
This presentation sets out a practical approach to undertaking research for product development. It provides guiding principles for primary research and how to interpret information and create insights. Our approach has been developed from a range of other approaches and our own experiences. It provides a common approach that can be applied across all types of research.
John Gertsakis at the 2014 Innovation ForumLocus Research
This document discusses sustainability and innovation. It provides an overview of ecodesign strategies and principles for sustainable product development. Ecodesign aims to reduce environmental impacts across a product's lifecycle by taking environmental criteria into account during design. It encourages efficient design that uses fewer resources, cyclic design to enable continuous material cycling, safe design avoiding toxins, and communications design for informed consumer behavior. The document also outlines real-world outcomes of ecodesign including increased materials efficiency and designs for disassembly and recyclability. It stresses that sustainability can act as a catalyst for innovation in product design.
This document summarizes Rob Ford's presentation at the 2014 YIA Innovation Forum. Some of the key points discussed include the innovation journey of the Livestock Improvement Corporation, observations and learnings from developing technology solutions for the agriculture industry, and thoughts on how New Zealand can strengthen its technology economy and innovation culture. The presentation covered topics such as MINDA's ecosystem of animal genetics, health, and nutrition apps and devices, lessons learned in product development, and opportunities to promote innovation across sectors in New Zealand.
Siobhan Bulfin at the 2014 Innovation ForumLocus Research
Chronic diseases account for most healthcare spending, but patients have little contact with doctors and poor disease understanding. A proposed solution is a mobile app that extends doctors' reach by enabling remote monitoring, motivates patients through peer support and tracking tools, and increases medication adherence. It connects individuals to experts and friends to help them achieve health goals. A case study showed a similar service improved medication adherence and engagement at lower costs than traditional care.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Howard Wright - Designing and tooling for efficient low volume manufacture in...Locus Research
The document discusses how a New Zealand company competes in manufacturing medical equipment at low volumes through close collaboration with customers, rapid prototyping, modular design, and utilizing automation like robot welding to increase consistency while reducing waste. The company focuses on understanding user needs, observing how their products are used, and ensuring simple designs that can be efficiently manufactured.
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
Explore the fascinating world of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. Discover the unique personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights of Gemini individuals. Learn how their sociable, communicative nature and boundless curiosity make them the dynamic explorers of the zodiac. Dive into the duality of the Gemini sign and understand their intellectual and adventurous spirit.
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In this article, we will dive into the extraordinary life of Ellen Burstyn, where the curtains rise on a story that's far more attractive than any script.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUmsthrill
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3. Day Structure
Pitch your ideas 5 minutes each (30-40 minutes);
Define your Value Chain – Worksheet One
Be Benefit Led – Worksheet Two
Lunch
Develop your Value Proposition – Worksheet Three
Develop your Pitch – A6 Index Cards
Pecha Kutcha style pitch (45 minutes)
Closing Remarks (15 Minutes)
Review/revise/prepare (30 minutes)
4. Product Development Process
research idea prototype production to market in market
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after pollination by the wind travelling a conditions and isn’t deposited too oblong shaped green or reddish up a and grows a spiky forest canopy. The tree will slow it’s upward determined by it’s conditions, but can
distance of up to 1.5 km before settling deeply or eaten by insects or birdlife it borwn leaves quickly dependnig coat developing at a rate of streak and start to broaden and develop grow upwards of
ideally in the cool moist foliage under the will germinate and shed it’s coat after on how much direct sunlight they approximately 10-25cm a year. the iconic crown it is well known for. During 30-40 metres high and several metres
Manuka tree. The Kauri seeds special 35 days. Kauri seeds have bee known are exposed too. this time it will also start to shed the lower wide. Kauri can survive for thousands of
wing like form helps to carry it far from the to develop on fallen trees or even in the branches in a process called abscission years the oldest in New Zealand being
parent tree allowing it to grow gradually and litter at the base of the parent tree, a very leaving the trunk free of knots to become estimated at between
broaden over decades.(Stewart, Kauri, 2008) hardy habitat. what’s known as ‘poles’ or ‘rickers’. 1200-1500 years.
5. Awards: Clients:
Awards are not a great predictor of commercial success (particularly in design). Our clients have included the following:
But when our team and clients have worked hard on a project it is great to stop and reflect.
MDEA Awards Programmes awarded include:
The Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) Encircle - Medical Devices
competition is the premier awards program for the
medical technology community, recognizing the
achievements of medical product manufacturers and
the many people behind the scenes worldwide.
Dupont Innovations Awards Programmes awarded include:
In the Australasian context these awards are the Encircle - Medical Devices
heavyweight. Held bi-annually, the appeal of the Circadian - Sleep System
DuPont awards is they recognise real research and
development at a structural level and include in depth
discussion of sustainability within the Awards.
Best Awards Programmes awarded include:
The best awards are the key Design Awards in Encircle - Medical Devices Drybase - Tiled Shower System
New Zealand. They are organised by the Designers Cortex - Exterior Cladding System Littl’ Juey - Weedcutter
Institute of New Zealand (DINZ). Locus Research Curve Surf - Surfing accessories Cayo & The Outdoor Room
Managing Director Timothy Allan helped to institute Hold - Furniture Range Forester - Chainsaw Protection Clothing
the ‘Sustainable Product Design’ Award and was the
inaugural judge in 2004.
Sustainable 60 Five categories entered to be eligible for award:
The award was created by Fairfax media and Price Strategy and Governance - Our internal ‘Evolve’ project;
Waterhouse Coopers in 2009. It provided the Workplace - Our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme;
perfect opportunity to recognise the wider areas of Marketplace - The innovative Transform initiatives for Textiles New Zealand;
sustainability within a business. Locus Research was Environment - Life Cycle Thinking Workshops;
the recipient of the Overall Exemplar for Small business. Community - Our contribution to forming the Sustainable Design Group of NZ.
This recognised the work we have done in a range of
business areas.
Sustainable Design & Innovation Awards Programmes awarded include:
The Sustainable Business Challenge is held each year Cortex - Exterior Cladding System
by The Sustainable Business Network. They recognise
leading businesses sustainability initiatives. Locus
Research has been involved regionally (Bay of Plenty)
as a Judge and an advocate for the awards and also
won the central and southern award in 2009 against
stiff competition and proceeded to the national finals.
ISPO Brand New Programmes awarded include:
The new entrant award which is a part of the global Curve Surf - Travel System
sporting and equipment show; ISPO This award has
feature some great New Zealand innovators such as
Blo-Kart. The innovative Curve Surf Travel system was
a finalist in 2008 and featured in their exhibition.
Focus on Health Programmes awarded include:
Focus on health was an innovation challenge that Encircle - Medical Devices
sought to assist NZ companies commercialising
healthcare products and services into the US market.
We were fortunate to be selected from over 100 entries
to be a semi-finalist and were able to take part in
pitching to top US healthcare experts and Investors.
Interior Design Awards Programmes awarded include:
The Australian Interior Design Awards is a partnership Thermowood - A Material Investigation
event of the Design Institute of Australia, DesignEX and
ARTICHOKE magazine. It the premier Design event in
Australasia that is held alternately between Melbourne
and Sydney. An important calendar event for key
furniture and household goods manufacturers.
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7. Too early?!
Difficult committing to a concentrated story
when your still in development;
It is more of a prototype, takes some iterations
to get it right;
We start at the start of a project, building a
‘project prospectus’;
Can help to guide or calibrate development.
8. Be Benefit Led
Understanding who your customers are and then translating your
product or technology features into customer benefits
9. Approached in Two Parts
Defining the Value Chain
who are your customers/users.
Translating your features into benefits
what are the benefits that your product/
technology/features can deliver.
10. Defining the Value Chain
Capturing the users, customers, stakeholders, influencers
11. Your Value Chain
We group these as:
Users ~ users of the product/service/technology
Customers ~ purchasers of the product
Stakeholders ~ a direct part of the value chain
Influencers ~ those that exert an indirect influence
12. The Product System
product life cycle interaction model
Requirements
Customer
Stakeholder
Production Distribution Retail Use Disposal
User
Technical
Benefits
13. Why is it so important?
Not just having a product/technology specified;
Or being sold;
It needs to deliver satisfied users;
Demonstrate the benefit it delivers;
Ultimately this creates a positive referral cycle
that will deliver returns over long term.
15. From features to Benefits
Starting to develop the value proposition & story that will
underpin your pitch.
16. A feature is not a benefit
The natural inclination is to describe products/
services by what they can do (features);
Example
Features: It has a Quad core 2.8 Ghz
processor /32gb RAM/9600M GT 512 MB
Benefit: just blazingly fast.
17. The Product Offer
Does not do away with a technical
specification or definition of the features;
Gets to the core of the ‘product offer’
something that investors and customers
will relate to and understand.
18. Push or Pull
Some projects are created from technology others
from market opportunity
Either way the benefits need to be clearly articulated
19. Worksheet Two – Be Benefit led
Drawing from your value chain
We have decided to flip this
Draw a group from your value chain;
Define the benefits you can offer;
List the features that deliver that benefit to the
customer
This can work both to define your key benefits and
to identify your gaps.
21. The value proposition
We need to consider:
Your Value Chain;
The benefits your delivering them;
How this can be translated into a pitch that
an investor can understand and see value in.
22. The ‘one page drop sheet’
The common format for pitching:
1-2 page drop sheet;
Format is well established
See http://www.gust.com most commonly
used.
23. The ‘one page drop sheet’
For you
Forces clarity;
Highlights gaps;
Starts to prepare for the dialogue with investors;
Thinking in their common format.
For the investor
Easy to understand and see the value.
24. The ‘one page drop sheet’
One line pitch * Customers *
Business Summary Sales marketing strategy *
Management Business model *
Customer Problem * Competitors *
Product/Services * Competitive advantage *
Target market * Financials
25. The ‘one page drop sheet’
One line pitch * Customers *
Business Summary Sales marketing strategy *
Management Business model *
Customer Problem * Competitors *
Product/Services * Competitive advantage *
Target market * Financials
26. Worksheet Three – Your Pitch
Develop your value proposition (centre)
Use the categories drawn from the drop sheet
to brainstorm your proposition and what you
want to communicate in each area;
We will then take these and put them onto
some A6 index cards to create our prototype
pitch.
27. Pecha Kucha – Index Cards
You have a fixed amount of time for each
topic;
Translate the pitch from worksheet three;
Present to the group (5 Minutes).