Breakdown
Breakdown
From the impact of innovation to the way
exhibitions are shaped by the world outside
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I recently completed a three-month course on innovation in organisations and, for me at least, one of the biggest revelations came about when I was asked to depict a part of my business in a series of eight hastily scrawled sketches. It was a visualisation tool known as the Crazy 8s, and it’s championed by…
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I should preface this by saying I don’t know if we’re in an AI bubble…
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End of globalisation or a world of opportunity for savvy organisers?
One of the most interesting things to come out of the World Economic Forum in Davos last week was Mark Carney’s assertion that the world’s middle powers must form trade…
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Why do we innovate, and what are the main types of innovation?
Innovation has the power to transform organisations, teams and individual performance by revolutionising their product and/or service, and ultimately their relationship with their customers. In this article, I examine the…
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What makes a great innovation manager?
A strong understanding of the stakeholders involved, and the methods used to measure the impact of innovation on your organisation is crucial to converting your effort into results. Innovation is…
History of exhibitions
Want to know how we got here? This section includes stories about the formation of the industry, some of which are taken from my book Where Markets Meet
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Rising tension and conflict in the Middle East is intensifying the world’s focus on stable destinations such as the United Arab Emirates The dawn of the 21st century saw a…
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Exhibitions and tradeshows have come a long way since caravans in the sand were circled by the Bedouin and other nomadic tribes that gathered to share products from the various…
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The basic exhibition model has existed relatively unchanged for many, many years. While the technology and community development surrounding events has changed out of all recognition since the Bedouins parked…
