Breakdown
Breakdown
From the impact of innovation to the way
exhibitions are shaped by the world outside
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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 alliances to protect themselves against the actions of unpredictable giants like the US. “The middle powers must act together, because if we’re not at the…
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Innovation has the power to transform organisations, teams and individual performance by revolutionising their product…
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Why technology hasn’t killed exhibitions (yet)
The period 1980 to 2010 may have been defined by several trends, but none was more threatening to the industry or as complicated to overcome, than the arrival of 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…
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The role of stakeholders in the innovation process
A comprehensive understanding of stakeholders creates an ecosystem within which we are able to model and test our innovation. Understanding which stakeholders are primary, secondary or tertiary will help us…
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…
