The "I Awards"
The first Government backed innovation awards, the "I Awards", were launched by Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and leading businessman James Caan. The awards aim to celebrate the best of cutting edge British science and technology.
The closing date for entries is 16 September and the awards ceremony will take place at the Science Museum on 16 November 2009. For more information, and to enter, visit www.iawards.org.uk
The awards categories include, amongst others:
Life sciences
Transport
Energy and environment
Digital communications
Entertainment/media
Cross-application of technology
Next big thing
How to Disarm Combative Conversations
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of any manager's job. To manage them well, you need to forget power contests and use a strategic approach instead:
1. What do you want to get out of the conversation? Think through what outcome you want to help you keep moving forward despite the screwy turns of a difficult conversation.
2. What working relationship you aim for? In a difficult conversation, it's worth explaining what your preferred working relationship is, as your counterpart may not know that or may have different expectations.
3. Focus on the future. Describe your ultimate goal and the benefit of your vision. It is easier and more effective to talk about the good things we want. Find the common interest and negotiate a win-win compromise.
4. Identify what's in the way. With the future as your backdrop, articulate what is interfering with reaching the goal. This helps to keep the conversation away from personal barbs and focus on making positive changes.
The Pink Prescription: Facing Tomorrow's Challenges Calls for Right-brain Thinking
In a world where jobs can be sent overseas, tasks can be automated and the feverish pace of technology can render even last year's innovation obsolete, students will have to learn how to think differently than their parents in order to survive and prosper, says Daniel H. Pink, author of three bestselling books about the changing work environment. He spoke at the recent Wharton Evolution of Learning Symposium.
Click here to read full article
Digital Britain’s biggest challenge - winning ‘hearts and minds’
While Digital Britain is in the centre of the Government’s plans for economic recovery and future industrial competitiveness, only around half of MPs (46%) and one in three councillors (38%) think digital investment will help the UK recover from the current economic downturn. Similarly, at least a quarter of business leaders (27%) actively disagree ‘digital’ has any role to play in economic recovery.
The link between social exclusion and digital exclusion is not universally accepted, with only 60% of MPs, 55% of councillors and 55% of business leaders believing the internet could help to level the playing field and bridge class divides. There is also considerable confusion over what digital exclusion actually means, with most believing that not having access to the internet in the home is the ultimate definition of exclusion.
There are also significant differences between the political parities, with Labour MPs and councillors being more likely to see digital matters as key to economic recovery. The good news from industry is that the majority (70%) of business leaders see a strong economic case for businesses to support digital inclusion initiatives.
For more information please visit: www.ukonlinecentres.com
Tomorrow's Web
Date: 8 August 2009
Venue: Keyworth Center, Keyworth Street
London SE1 6NG
Price: free
The Tomorrow's Web Conference brings youth and technology together in London. It's the first of it's kind to hit the UK, and is already set to be a truly unique and exciting event! Learn from the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow, find out what they're thinking about current and future topics on the web.
From designers to developers, entrepreneurs to podcasters, meet and discuss the future of the web and everything in between.
To learn more and register go to: http://tomorrowsweb.eventbrite.com/
The first Government backed innovation awards, the "I Awards", were launched by Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and leading businessman James Caan. The awards aim to celebrate the best of cutting edge British science and technology.
The closing date for entries is 16 September and the awards ceremony will take place at the Science Museum on 16 November 2009. For more information, and to enter, visit www.iawards.org.uk
The awards categories include, amongst others:
Life sciences
Transport
Energy and environment
Digital communications
Entertainment/media
Cross-application of technology
Next big thing
How to Disarm Combative Conversations
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of any manager's job. To manage them well, you need to forget power contests and use a strategic approach instead:
1. What do you want to get out of the conversation? Think through what outcome you want to help you keep moving forward despite the screwy turns of a difficult conversation.
2. What working relationship you aim for? In a difficult conversation, it's worth explaining what your preferred working relationship is, as your counterpart may not know that or may have different expectations.
3. Focus on the future. Describe your ultimate goal and the benefit of your vision. It is easier and more effective to talk about the good things we want. Find the common interest and negotiate a win-win compromise.
4. Identify what's in the way. With the future as your backdrop, articulate what is interfering with reaching the goal. This helps to keep the conversation away from personal barbs and focus on making positive changes.
The Pink Prescription: Facing Tomorrow's Challenges Calls for Right-brain Thinking
In a world where jobs can be sent overseas, tasks can be automated and the feverish pace of technology can render even last year's innovation obsolete, students will have to learn how to think differently than their parents in order to survive and prosper, says Daniel H. Pink, author of three bestselling books about the changing work environment. He spoke at the recent Wharton Evolution of Learning Symposium.
Click here to read full article
Digital Britain’s biggest challenge - winning ‘hearts and minds’
While Digital Britain is in the centre of the Government’s plans for economic recovery and future industrial competitiveness, only around half of MPs (46%) and one in three councillors (38%) think digital investment will help the UK recover from the current economic downturn. Similarly, at least a quarter of business leaders (27%) actively disagree ‘digital’ has any role to play in economic recovery.
The link between social exclusion and digital exclusion is not universally accepted, with only 60% of MPs, 55% of councillors and 55% of business leaders believing the internet could help to level the playing field and bridge class divides. There is also considerable confusion over what digital exclusion actually means, with most believing that not having access to the internet in the home is the ultimate definition of exclusion.
There are also significant differences between the political parities, with Labour MPs and councillors being more likely to see digital matters as key to economic recovery. The good news from industry is that the majority (70%) of business leaders see a strong economic case for businesses to support digital inclusion initiatives.
For more information please visit: www.ukonlinecentres.com
Tomorrow's Web
Date: 8 August 2009
Venue: Keyworth Center, Keyworth Street
London SE1 6NG
Price: free
The Tomorrow's Web Conference brings youth and technology together in London. It's the first of it's kind to hit the UK, and is already set to be a truly unique and exciting event! Learn from the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow, find out what they're thinking about current and future topics on the web.
From designers to developers, entrepreneurs to podcasters, meet and discuss the future of the web and everything in between.
To learn more and register go to: http://tomorrowsweb.eventbrite.com/
| · | Home |
| · | About Us |
| · | Meet the Team |
| · | Contact Us |
| · | Testimonials |
Main Menu
Services
Shopping cart
| · | SME Newsletter |
| · | News Archive |
| · | Events |
Events & News
Terms & Policies
Resources
Entelliz Weekly Newsletter - Week 31, 2009
|
Copyright Entelliz Limited 2007-2009, all rights reserved
Entelliz Limited, 1 Euston Road, London, NW1 2SA, UK
Phone: 08450-56-96-36
Email services@entelliz.co.uk with questions or comments about this site
STOP PRESS......
MANAGEMENT TIP
BUSINESS ARTICLE
NEWSFLASH of the WEEK
RECOMMENDED EVENT
MANAGEMENT TIP
BUSINESS ARTICLE
NEWSFLASH of the WEEK
RECOMMENDED EVENT
Subscribe to SME Newsletter
How do you get a good price and guaranteed delivery for your IT Project?
iWebManage provides an easy and competitive way of delivering IT projects. We have established a unique Marketplace for IT software service buyers and providers, offering:
- Free consultation and impartial advice from our expert team to get your project
started
- Free project listing on our website
- Free quotes from our suppliers with no obligation to proceed
- An Escrow service to manage the risk of project delivery
- Complete Project Management allowing you to focus on running your core
business
- Online collaboration tools to manage your project and reduce your overheads
Please click here to contact iWebManage with your IT project requirement
iWebManage provides an easy and competitive way of delivering IT projects. We have established a unique Marketplace for IT software service buyers and providers, offering:
- Free consultation and impartial advice from our expert team to get your project
started
- Free project listing on our website
- Free quotes from our suppliers with no obligation to proceed
- An Escrow service to manage the risk of project delivery
- Complete Project Management allowing you to focus on running your core
business
- Online collaboration tools to manage your project and reduce your overheads
Please click here to contact iWebManage with your IT project requirement