"The next few years will test the UK's innovation capability, and while the recession may pose challenges, it will also provide opportunities. If we do the right things the UK will emerge stronger as a result.” Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation, on the publication of the “Attacking the Recession” Report, 04/12/08.
Topics:
- Moving beyond continuous improvement
- Mastering higher-order innovation
- Developing innovation networks
- The characteristics of companies who successfully manage diversity and discontinuous innovation
- Taking the opportunities of new innovation models
Delegate Feedback
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How did you rate the meeting overall?
Average answer = 3.9 (2008 average: 4.2)
Analysis
Total number of people registered: 138
Total number of people attending: 97 (70% of those registered)
Business Response Interactive Session
A summary of the Audience Keypad responses is provided below:
Q1: Does your company operate like this Innovative SME Model? (e.g. has a Pro-Innovation policy, actively seeks to introduce new products and processes and seeks local and national support in training and innovation).
Yes: 22%
Most of the time: 47%
Now and then: 18%
No: 10%
Invalid: 3%
Q2: Which of these is most relevant to you?
Cognitive - becoming aware of ideas and opportunities: 2%
Political - establishing support for change: 19%
Technical - developing new skills and capabilities: 33%
All of the above: 27%
Invalid: 19%
Q3: What is the most valuable aspect of Innovation Network Meetings?
Diverse set of members: 30%
Access to university expertise: 2%
Access to financial support: 3%
Broad range of innovation subjects: 60%
Invalid: 5%
Q4: Which is the biggest issue you face in achieving Innovation?
Lack of time to try things: 22%
Locked into established relationships: 4%
Risk aversion: 6%
Regulatory restrictions: 7%
Lack of staff time or skills: 32%
Lack of funding: 22%
Invalid: 7%
Q5: Is Cardiff University’s Innovation Network an important part of your network activities?
Yes: 70%
No: 14%
Invalid: 16%