i&i User Group Meeting - Innovation

What exactly is "innovation?"

According to the Advisory Committee on Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy, Innovation can be defined as “the design, invention, development and/ or implementation of new or altered products, services, processes, systems, organizational structures or business models for the purpose of creating new value for customers and financial returns for the firm.”

Following the successful launch of the i&i Community of Practice in April, we are pleased to bring to you the second event on 1st July 2008 a the Sheraton Hotel, Heathrow.

The theme of the event is ‘Innovation’.

Thought leaders in this sought after subject will be presenting their ideas on the subject. Case studies and workshops on strategies for innovation, which have reinvigorated improvement activities, will explore the important aspects of innovation in business.

What IS innovation?
Who is responsible for innovation?
How can innovation be managed?
What do companies need to have in place to leverage innovation?
What are there tools of innovation that can be readily adopted?

"Strategic Innovation is about bringing new ideas to life... creating new value to the customer and providing value for the business" Dr Phil Samuel, CIO of BMG.

i&i events facilitate networks and to this end are specifically designed to maximise knowledge sharing. i&i User Group Meetings create an effective learning environment through the workshops and discussions and the building of meaningful networks that go beyond a one-day exchange.