Masterclass: Strategic thinking for senior technologists
Donnington Grove Country Club Grove Rd, Newbury, United KingdomThis will be an intensive session for a group of no more than eight delegates. The three tiers of strategy will be addressed (product, business and corporate), with an emphasis on Business strategy. Ideal for those technologists or functional specialists operating in, or aspiring to, a career at senior level. Participants will Gain a grounding in [...]
Retaining valued technologist talent
Ansty Park CoventryHow does one (or should one even wish to) hang on to good mid-career technologists and professionals, when there are limited obvious opportunities for career progression within the flat structures of today's organisations?
Customer Relations for Technologists
3M Centre Cain Road, Bracknell, United KingdomThis event explores how marketers think when selling high tech to customers, and ways that technologists can gain more understanding of their customers to create better products.
The Circular Economy – benefit or burden?
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington Hampton Road, Teddington, United KingdomThis event explores what the Circular Economy means, the potential implications for traditional business models, and inspiration on how to get started.
Overcoming Resistance to Innovations
University of Southampton Hartley Suite, Staff Club, Highfield Campus, SouthamptonThis event explores lessons learned from overcoming obstacles encountered when introducing innovations in biotech and high-tech manufacturing. Case studies include the NHS, electronics and pharma.
Novel Processes
Renishaw plc Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-under-Edge, EnglandHow 3d/additive is changing the manufacturing landscape, not just for those seeking rapid prototyping, but potentially challenging business models for some established products. Kindly hosted by Renishaw plc. Optional tour of Renishaw's facilities afterwards.
Commercial Communications for Scientists
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorApproaches to communicating effectively with customers. See from a customer’s perspective and learn to use their language to help win sales and greater engagement. Facilitator: Sue Cresswell, Applied Photophysics and iOresen Management To book, simply email bookings@active-insight.com with the titles of interest.