Conference facilitator Dr. Richard Hames outlined the context of innovation in a globalised economy and introduced a series of challenges to those present.
"We are together here today at what we hope will be a defining moment in the future direction of our country - a day when we put our heads together to determine what must be done to reclaim our pre-eminence as one of the world’s most innovative economies."
The conference is divided into two parts. The morning session featuring a range of thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive conversations between specialists and delegates.
The afternoon session is devoted to adding flesh and focus to the major topics emerging around the morning conversations - to explore the topics and develop emergent themes.
At the end of the day, a draft manifesto will be produced that outlinines the ideas and actions that delegates really believe will make a difference in promoting a culture and practice of innovation in Australian industry, government and business.
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For a full transcript of Dr Hames' presentation please click here
2 comments:
Very difficult to encompass both the future strategic direction of an organisation AND a nation in the same breath. Fortunately, what appears to be gripping the group is the bigger national picture and significant concerns around innovation creativity and learning and out of that will drop the IBSA's focus. This is exactly the way it should be.
KEY message from Hames' openning presentation was the division of focus for the conference into:
Context; Culture and Capability in other words:
the big picture for change; the role of culture in trying to establish and sustain innovation, and the skills needed to develop a flexible, innovative and adaptable workforce
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