Hanna Brogren presents Stockholm's new branding strategy to position the city as the "Capital of Scandinavia". The strategy aims to give Stockholm a stronger brand to compete with other cities for visitors, investment, talent and promote the positive traits of the Scandinavian region. Stockholm meets the criteria of a capital city as the geographical, economic and cultural center of Scandinavia. Three key reasons are provided for this claim: 1) Stockholm's tradition of innovation and leadership in fields like ICT, sustainability and cleantech. 2) It is the top destination for Scandinavian business travel and conventions. 3) It has world-class infrastructure and institutions that make it a natural meeting place for the region.
Effective contract management is the key to the success of any project and ignoring it can lead to failure. In this session Bill Morris reveals how to build a strong contract management structure that will mitigate risk.
Presented by: Bill Morris, LVO (International Olympics Committee) at PfH Live 2014
Have you studied or worked abroad during your degree? Do you have linguistic and intercultural skills? Then you are a Global Graduate! Find out how and why to use this to your advantage in your career, and how to find - or create! - your dream job.
Short presentation i gave to the 'Circle of Influence' of StartupDelta providing an overview of the Dutch tech-entrepreneurship ecosystem. Views expressed are my own.
Crossroads Global is a recognised authority in the field of intercultural management,diversity & inclusion,& global Leadership.We operate around
the world through a global network of associates and partners.
This document summarizes a lunch meeting between knowledge exporters in Curacao. The group has been meeting since 2006 to share experiences. They discussed opportunities for Curacao to export knowledge in industries like IT, healthcare, education, and more based on the country's multilingual people and international networks. To develop the knowledge export industry, they proposed fiscal incentives, business support, financial assistance, and promoting confidence in Curacao-made services. The overall goal is for Curacao to capture a disproportionate share of revenues from developing new markets through knowledge and expertise.
The website provides golfing information and assistance planning golf holidays on the French Riviera. It aims to help arrange transportation, accommodation, dining, activities, and tee times for small or large groups. As France has over 500 golf courses, including many on the popular tourist destination of the French Riviera, the site acts as an intermediary between clients and local partners to design customized golf trips catering to different budgets and group sizes.
Hanna Brogren presents Stockholm's new branding strategy to position the city as the "Capital of Scandinavia". The strategy aims to give Stockholm a stronger brand to compete with other cities for visitors, investment, talent and promote the positive traits of the Scandinavian region. Stockholm meets the criteria of a capital city as the geographical, economic and cultural center of Scandinavia. Three key reasons are provided for this claim: 1) Stockholm's tradition of innovation and leadership in fields like ICT, sustainability and cleantech. 2) It is the top destination for Scandinavian business travel and conventions. 3) It has world-class infrastructure and institutions that make it a natural meeting place for the region.
Effective contract management is the key to the success of any project and ignoring it can lead to failure. In this session Bill Morris reveals how to build a strong contract management structure that will mitigate risk.
Presented by: Bill Morris, LVO (International Olympics Committee) at PfH Live 2014
Have you studied or worked abroad during your degree? Do you have linguistic and intercultural skills? Then you are a Global Graduate! Find out how and why to use this to your advantage in your career, and how to find - or create! - your dream job.
Short presentation i gave to the 'Circle of Influence' of StartupDelta providing an overview of the Dutch tech-entrepreneurship ecosystem. Views expressed are my own.
Crossroads Global is a recognised authority in the field of intercultural management,diversity & inclusion,& global Leadership.We operate around
the world through a global network of associates and partners.
This document summarizes a lunch meeting between knowledge exporters in Curacao. The group has been meeting since 2006 to share experiences. They discussed opportunities for Curacao to export knowledge in industries like IT, healthcare, education, and more based on the country's multilingual people and international networks. To develop the knowledge export industry, they proposed fiscal incentives, business support, financial assistance, and promoting confidence in Curacao-made services. The overall goal is for Curacao to capture a disproportionate share of revenues from developing new markets through knowledge and expertise.
The website provides golfing information and assistance planning golf holidays on the French Riviera. It aims to help arrange transportation, accommodation, dining, activities, and tee times for small or large groups. As France has over 500 golf courses, including many on the popular tourist destination of the French Riviera, the site acts as an intermediary between clients and local partners to design customized golf trips catering to different budgets and group sizes.
Brussels to create retail hub with 15 million visitors expected yearlyAnthony C Taylor
In Brussels, Belgium 3 malls are being built and the entire city center is being turned pedestrian with extra parking and public transport facilities being built all-over.With over 100,000 feet of retail space It is a prime opportunity for Canadian retailers that want to build their brand in Europe.
Contact anthony@smestrategy.net for more information.
Vassil Terziev - Telerik - Bulgaria - Stanford Engineering - Jan 27 2014Burton Lee
Vassil Terziev discusses the growth of Telerik, a software company he co-founded in Bulgaria. He describes how Telerik started with 5 employees in 2002 and has since expanded to over 800 employees with offices worldwide. Terziev highlights Bulgaria's talented engineering workforce and thriving startup scene. He also outlines Telerik's products, customers, culture and community initiatives like their Telerik Academy education program.
This document discusses insights from Israel's successful startup nation model. It provides background on the author's experience working with startups in Israel for over 20 years. Key points about Israel's startup ecosystem include its small geographic size but high density of startups, investors, and R&D centers. Israel has had significant success producing startups that can scale globally. The author is excited by Israel's focus on solving problems for humanity and its potential to help developing countries like those in Africa.
Dundee has transformed itself into a dynamic modern city with an international reputation in arts, culture, and life sciences. It attracts a talented workforce of students and professionals due to its universities, cultural attractions, and affordable cost of living. The city is focused on growing key industries like life sciences, digital media, and renewables, and offers business assistance services to support companies.
This document summarizes opportunities for connecting with Israel's startup ecosystem. It outlines that Israel has over 5000 startups, 250 accelerators, and 250 VC funds concentrated within a small area. The ecosystem provides funding and skills to startups through hubs, accelerators and coworking spaces. It also describes opportunities for startups, investors, IT providers and remote workers to engage with Israeli companies. However, it notes challenges such as visa policies and a preference for local providers.
Max Jeleniewski. The Hague. Marketing a CityЮлия Егорова
The Hague is marketing itself as an international city of peace and justice, with the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, and other international organizations based there. It has over 150 multinational businesses and is a central transportation hub in Europe with its airport and large cargo harbor. The city is working to redevelop its cultural infrastructure and housing to attract more international residents and visitors through 2018 and beyond.
This is a simple presentation rendering the cultural and social background of Belgium with pictures. It says about their beliefs, etiquette, and festivals.Also Includes the morale and Education and career opportunities in Belgium. It also speaks about their dressing, travel and tourism, their polarities etc
The document discusses Huddersfield's cultural policy transformation over 25 years that centered around creativity and grassroots participation. It outlines the initiatives taken, including decentralizing control to local partners, supporting creative production and industries, and establishing a "creative town" with managed workspaces and training. The initiatives succeeded in halting population decline and stimulating above average creative industry growth. The document also covers cultural policy dilemmas around balancing social, economic and management priorities and the characteristics of a creative city under domains like talent, place identity and quality of life.
The document outlines the development of Derry~Londonderry as Ireland's digital capital. It discusses how Derry City Council worked to develop the digital economy and creative industries through initiatives like Digital Derry. This included supporting startups, hosting events, and developing infrastructure. As a result, the digital sector is now the fastest growing in the region, employs hundreds, and has created over 120 startups. Derry has become a super connected city with high-speed internet and is attracting further investment through projects like science and technology parks.
Rackspace Brand Ambassador to Israel, Alan Weinkrantz, shares his insights from living and working in Israel and looking at how to connect San Antonio and Startup Nation.
Province of Utrecht, Harm van den Heiligenberg: Utrecht; attractive region fo...ExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides presented by Harm van den Heiligenberg, representative for the Province of Utrecht, at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
1. The document promotes Rotterdam as an innovative city and international hub for business and knowledge with unmatched possibilities.
2. It highlights Rotterdam's leading sectors including food, medical, maritime, and cleantech, and its status as a gateway to Europe and major port.
3. A variety of event venues and hotels are described and Rotterdam is presented as vibrant, multicultural, and easily accessible from other major cities via airport and high-speed rail.
- Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984 by street artists in Quebec and has grown significantly, now employing over 4,000 people worldwide and performing for 7 million spectators annually
- They produce resident shows permanently located in cities, arena shows in large venues, and big top tent shows that tour worldwide
- Creating each show involves establishing a vision, developing acts/equipment/costumes, and extensive rehearsals to invoke imagination through artistic performance
- Touring over 100 cities requires permitting, logistics of moving over 50 nationalities of employees and equipment between countries, and localized marketing strategies
Westfield London needs to develop a digital marketing campaign to attract educated urbanites to the shopping center. These customers are affluent, educated young people living in major UK cities who are heavy internet and media users. The campaign should communicate what makes Westfield London's shopping experience unique compared to other destinations, such as its mix of retailers, superior services, and events space, to get these customers to visit the center.
- Amsterdam is a major hub for the creative industries, home to over 30,000 creative companies and 53,000 creative professionals. It ranks 5th globally on a list of hot digital cities.
- The creative industries in Amsterdam have grown at an annual rate of 6% over the past decade and contribute over half a billion euros annually to the Dutch economy.
- The city aims to attract and retain creative talent, strengthen international connections to brand Amsterdam globally, foster cross-sector collaboration, and improve access to financing to drive economic growth and quality of life.
- Past policies have focused on developing the creative industries from an artistic to economic focus, and facilitating private sector growth through public-private partnerships. Future challenges include
The document discusses the strong ties between the Netherlands and Japan, as the Netherlands celebrates the 200th anniversary of its Kingdom. It discusses how the Dutch have historically been skilled traders and innovative with a tolerance for other cultures. Centuries ago, Dutch ships traded with Japan, and the Dutch were granted trading rights there. Today, Japanese companies have significant investment in the Netherlands due to its strategic location in Europe and excellent infrastructure. The success of Japanese-Dutch cooperation is seen in companies like SEKISUI S-LECTM, which produces acoustic window films, with its Japanese and Dutch staff working well together.
ShipItCon: The Good, the Bad and the LovelyThomas Shaw
ShipItCon is a conference focused on continuous delivery in the games industry. The document discusses lessons learned from ShipItCon 2017 and 2019. Key points include that the 2017 event lacked focus and planning, but donated over 3,800 euro to charity. The 2019 event had 380 attendees, diverse speakers and charities, and donated over 8,000 euro. Lessons discussed achieving diversity and inclusion, focusing communications, balancing diversity with accessibility, and maintaining core values. The goal is to continuously improve future events.
The document outlines Glasgow City Council's strategic plan to strengthen Glasgow's brand and economy. The plan focuses on two priorities: economic growth through developing a skilled workforce and establishing Glasgow as a world-class city that can attract investment, business, and events. Key aspects of the brand strategy include engaging stakeholders, highlighting Glasgow's cultural attributes, and launching the brand through digital outreach and major events. The goal is to promote Glasgow as a vibrant, ambitious city defined by its energetic people.
The Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe, bordering Germany, Belgium, and the North Sea. It has a population of over 16 million people and its capital and largest city is Amsterdam. The Netherlands has a temperate climate and a predominantly southwest wind. Culturally, the Netherlands is known for its many famous painters from the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century and beyond. The economy relies heavily on foreign trade, with Amsterdam as a major port, and industries including agriculture, fishing, and international trade. Beer, wine, and spirits are popular alcoholic beverages in the Netherlands, with beer consumption comprising 50% of total alcohol consumption. Coconut beer and spirits have potential in the Dutch market given cultural acceptance of alcohol
Brussels to create retail hub with 15 million visitors expected yearlyAnthony C Taylor
In Brussels, Belgium 3 malls are being built and the entire city center is being turned pedestrian with extra parking and public transport facilities being built all-over.With over 100,000 feet of retail space It is a prime opportunity for Canadian retailers that want to build their brand in Europe.
Contact anthony@smestrategy.net for more information.
Vassil Terziev - Telerik - Bulgaria - Stanford Engineering - Jan 27 2014Burton Lee
Vassil Terziev discusses the growth of Telerik, a software company he co-founded in Bulgaria. He describes how Telerik started with 5 employees in 2002 and has since expanded to over 800 employees with offices worldwide. Terziev highlights Bulgaria's talented engineering workforce and thriving startup scene. He also outlines Telerik's products, customers, culture and community initiatives like their Telerik Academy education program.
This document discusses insights from Israel's successful startup nation model. It provides background on the author's experience working with startups in Israel for over 20 years. Key points about Israel's startup ecosystem include its small geographic size but high density of startups, investors, and R&D centers. Israel has had significant success producing startups that can scale globally. The author is excited by Israel's focus on solving problems for humanity and its potential to help developing countries like those in Africa.
Dundee has transformed itself into a dynamic modern city with an international reputation in arts, culture, and life sciences. It attracts a talented workforce of students and professionals due to its universities, cultural attractions, and affordable cost of living. The city is focused on growing key industries like life sciences, digital media, and renewables, and offers business assistance services to support companies.
This document summarizes opportunities for connecting with Israel's startup ecosystem. It outlines that Israel has over 5000 startups, 250 accelerators, and 250 VC funds concentrated within a small area. The ecosystem provides funding and skills to startups through hubs, accelerators and coworking spaces. It also describes opportunities for startups, investors, IT providers and remote workers to engage with Israeli companies. However, it notes challenges such as visa policies and a preference for local providers.
Max Jeleniewski. The Hague. Marketing a CityЮлия Егорова
The Hague is marketing itself as an international city of peace and justice, with the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, and other international organizations based there. It has over 150 multinational businesses and is a central transportation hub in Europe with its airport and large cargo harbor. The city is working to redevelop its cultural infrastructure and housing to attract more international residents and visitors through 2018 and beyond.
This is a simple presentation rendering the cultural and social background of Belgium with pictures. It says about their beliefs, etiquette, and festivals.Also Includes the morale and Education and career opportunities in Belgium. It also speaks about their dressing, travel and tourism, their polarities etc
The document discusses Huddersfield's cultural policy transformation over 25 years that centered around creativity and grassroots participation. It outlines the initiatives taken, including decentralizing control to local partners, supporting creative production and industries, and establishing a "creative town" with managed workspaces and training. The initiatives succeeded in halting population decline and stimulating above average creative industry growth. The document also covers cultural policy dilemmas around balancing social, economic and management priorities and the characteristics of a creative city under domains like talent, place identity and quality of life.
The document outlines the development of Derry~Londonderry as Ireland's digital capital. It discusses how Derry City Council worked to develop the digital economy and creative industries through initiatives like Digital Derry. This included supporting startups, hosting events, and developing infrastructure. As a result, the digital sector is now the fastest growing in the region, employs hundreds, and has created over 120 startups. Derry has become a super connected city with high-speed internet and is attracting further investment through projects like science and technology parks.
Rackspace Brand Ambassador to Israel, Alan Weinkrantz, shares his insights from living and working in Israel and looking at how to connect San Antonio and Startup Nation.
Province of Utrecht, Harm van den Heiligenberg: Utrecht; attractive region fo...ExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides presented by Harm van den Heiligenberg, representative for the Province of Utrecht, at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
1. The document promotes Rotterdam as an innovative city and international hub for business and knowledge with unmatched possibilities.
2. It highlights Rotterdam's leading sectors including food, medical, maritime, and cleantech, and its status as a gateway to Europe and major port.
3. A variety of event venues and hotels are described and Rotterdam is presented as vibrant, multicultural, and easily accessible from other major cities via airport and high-speed rail.
- Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984 by street artists in Quebec and has grown significantly, now employing over 4,000 people worldwide and performing for 7 million spectators annually
- They produce resident shows permanently located in cities, arena shows in large venues, and big top tent shows that tour worldwide
- Creating each show involves establishing a vision, developing acts/equipment/costumes, and extensive rehearsals to invoke imagination through artistic performance
- Touring over 100 cities requires permitting, logistics of moving over 50 nationalities of employees and equipment between countries, and localized marketing strategies
Westfield London needs to develop a digital marketing campaign to attract educated urbanites to the shopping center. These customers are affluent, educated young people living in major UK cities who are heavy internet and media users. The campaign should communicate what makes Westfield London's shopping experience unique compared to other destinations, such as its mix of retailers, superior services, and events space, to get these customers to visit the center.
- Amsterdam is a major hub for the creative industries, home to over 30,000 creative companies and 53,000 creative professionals. It ranks 5th globally on a list of hot digital cities.
- The creative industries in Amsterdam have grown at an annual rate of 6% over the past decade and contribute over half a billion euros annually to the Dutch economy.
- The city aims to attract and retain creative talent, strengthen international connections to brand Amsterdam globally, foster cross-sector collaboration, and improve access to financing to drive economic growth and quality of life.
- Past policies have focused on developing the creative industries from an artistic to economic focus, and facilitating private sector growth through public-private partnerships. Future challenges include
The document discusses the strong ties between the Netherlands and Japan, as the Netherlands celebrates the 200th anniversary of its Kingdom. It discusses how the Dutch have historically been skilled traders and innovative with a tolerance for other cultures. Centuries ago, Dutch ships traded with Japan, and the Dutch were granted trading rights there. Today, Japanese companies have significant investment in the Netherlands due to its strategic location in Europe and excellent infrastructure. The success of Japanese-Dutch cooperation is seen in companies like SEKISUI S-LECTM, which produces acoustic window films, with its Japanese and Dutch staff working well together.
ShipItCon: The Good, the Bad and the LovelyThomas Shaw
ShipItCon is a conference focused on continuous delivery in the games industry. The document discusses lessons learned from ShipItCon 2017 and 2019. Key points include that the 2017 event lacked focus and planning, but donated over 3,800 euro to charity. The 2019 event had 380 attendees, diverse speakers and charities, and donated over 8,000 euro. Lessons discussed achieving diversity and inclusion, focusing communications, balancing diversity with accessibility, and maintaining core values. The goal is to continuously improve future events.
The document outlines Glasgow City Council's strategic plan to strengthen Glasgow's brand and economy. The plan focuses on two priorities: economic growth through developing a skilled workforce and establishing Glasgow as a world-class city that can attract investment, business, and events. Key aspects of the brand strategy include engaging stakeholders, highlighting Glasgow's cultural attributes, and launching the brand through digital outreach and major events. The goal is to promote Glasgow as a vibrant, ambitious city defined by its energetic people.
The Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe, bordering Germany, Belgium, and the North Sea. It has a population of over 16 million people and its capital and largest city is Amsterdam. The Netherlands has a temperate climate and a predominantly southwest wind. Culturally, the Netherlands is known for its many famous painters from the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century and beyond. The economy relies heavily on foreign trade, with Amsterdam as a major port, and industries including agriculture, fishing, and international trade. Beer, wine, and spirits are popular alcoholic beverages in the Netherlands, with beer consumption comprising 50% of total alcohol consumption. Coconut beer and spirits have potential in the Dutch market given cultural acceptance of alcohol
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Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
5 key differences between Hard skill and Soft skillsRuchiRathor2
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝:
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 💯
In today's dynamic and competitive market, a well-rounded skillset is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.
While technical expertise (hard skills) is crucial for getting your foot in the door, it's the combination of hard and soft skills that propels you towards long-term success and career advancement. ✨
Think of it like this: Imagine a highly skilled carpenter with a masterful understanding of woodworking (hard skills). But if they struggle to communicate effectively with clients, collaborate with builders, or adapt to project changes (soft skills), their true potential remains untapped. 😐
The synergy between hard and soft skills is what creates true value in the workplace. Strong communication allows you to clearly articulate your technical expertise, while problem-solving skills help you navigate complex challenges alongside your team. 💫
By actively developing both sets of skills, you position yourself as a well-rounded professional who can not only perform tasks efficiently but also contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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LinkedIn for Your Job Search June 17, 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history, and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention. We will teach how to create a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn.
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2. city
of
talent
Motto:
‘Here is space for talent. Space for
learning, for working and for growing.
For further personal development and
making the best of yourself. And there is
room for living, sports and
entertainment. There’s no place like
Groningen.’
3. city
of
talent
Facts
• 200.000 residents
• 50% are under 35
• Economic capital of the north of the
Netherlands
• Stands out as a city of education
• Thrives on creative thinkers and
ambitious entrepreneurs
4. city
of
talent
Language
• The official language is Dutch
• Most people speak English as well
• Many also speak German and French
• Learning Dutch before relocating is
not necessary
• Trying to master the Dutch basics will
be highly appreciated
5. city
of
talent
The living
• The Dutch (&Danish) are the most
happy people on earth
• The housing accommodation is very
comfortably priced
• Health care is ranked at the highest
level by citizens
6. city
of
talent
Travel the way the Dutch do –
by bike!
• One of the best bicycle cities in the
world
• The greatest density of bicycles per
person in the world after Beijing
• An extensive network of cycle lanes
(in the city and surrounding))
7. city
of
talent
Nightlife
• A vibrant and famous nightlife
• Plenty to offer after sunset
• Stadsschouwburg city theatre
• Cinemas
• Innumerable options for a delicious
meal (including vegan)
• No closing hour.
9. city
of
talent
Bucket List
• Rent a bike
• Visit the market on Saturday
• Eat an eierbal at Friet van Piet
• Climb the Martini tower
• See a concert at the Vera, Simplon,
De Oosterpoort or Paradigm
• Shop 'till you drop on Folkingestraat.