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WELCOME TO THE PERSE CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE 2008 ‘VISION INTO ACTION’

WELCOME TO THE PERSE CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE 2008 ‘VISION INTO ACTION’. Sponsored by ARM, EEDA, Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank, Alimentum Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia. Conference Organiser. John Southworth Director of Co-Curriculum. Administration. Fire Toilets

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WELCOME TO THE PERSE CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE 2008 ‘VISION INTO ACTION’

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  1. WELCOMETO THE PERSE CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE 2008‘VISION INTO ACTION’ Sponsored by ARM, EEDA, Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank, Alimentum Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia

  2. Conference Organiser John Southworth Director of Co-Curriculum

  3. Administration • Fire • Toilets • Student packs and brochure • Sponsors • Breakout Rooms • Location for refreshments • Timings – please try to keep to them • Zappers • Please enjoy your day

  4. Any Questions? Sponsored by: ARM, EEDA, Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank, Alimentum Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia

  5. ‘VISION INTO ACTION’ Professor Alan Barrell Chairman for the Day

  6. Concerning Vision - Dare to Dream…. “Dare to Dream and don’t let anyone tell you your dream cannot come true !” Professor David Skorton, President, Cornell University

  7. Organisations Environment Issues Technology The death of deference Globalisation New employment patterns Vision, Action and the the Changing Horizon

  8. Sources of Competitiveness – for Visionaries to consider Information Learning Risk Creativity Reputation Speed Values Cost

  9. The World in Transformation – let’s Visualise…. • Speed of Communication • Sources of Security • Flattening of Structures • Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Transforming Relationships • New Skills Learning • Impact of Technology • Stress levels Rising • Collapsing of Boundaries • Permanent Temps • Shifting and Contradictory Values • Rise of Asian Superpowers – China and India

  10. All international phone calls 1971 All airline passengers 1975 All mobile phones 1984 All emails 1992 All SMS 1998 Technology – How much did we Visualise?.... – take an average DAY in 2003 Source: Analysys, World Bank and ITU

  11. Vision, Heroes, and Exploration

  12. Vision, History and Culture – can we learn anything ?

  13. A REAL Hero….he changed the WORLD ! From a prison cell

  14. A Hero’s Home for 18 Years….Could WE have survived it ?

  15. Imagination and Vision “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world” Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955

  16. Discovery comes from within…through seeking……. • “The Source of Real Discovery consists not in seeking new Landscapes ….. • But in having NEW EYES” Marcel Proust

  17. How BIG is the World ? “The World is big enough for everyone’s needs – but it is too small for the GREED of one man !” Mahatma Gandhi

  18. Heroes can show Humility “Greatness” and “Richness” are not synonymous

  19. China Wakes ! A Chinese Hero “To get rich is GLORIOUS” Deng Xiaoping 1982

  20. A “Brainpower Hero”

  21. Repeating Einstein on IMAGINATION…. “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world” Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955

  22. Is there RISK involved?....Oh dear….

  23. Why MINDSET matters – what’s an Entrepreneur ? “You look at things and ask - why? but I dream of things that never were and ask - why not?” George Bernard Shaw

  24. Joseph Schumpeter (1911) – " “Entrepreneurs blow gales of creative destruction.” • Role of the entrepreneur in transforming economies by developing: • New products • New methods of production • New ways of organizing • Untapped raw materials • Enhanced competitive performance

  25. Thinking of Creativity and Innovation -Would you invest in this team ?

  26. Microsoft Corporation, 1978 What did you decide? Creativity and Innovation are “inside” not “outside” qualities. Presentational styles have changed !

  27. Anyone know him?....His Vision and Ideas changed the World….

  28. Growing up – a young man whose Vision and Scientific Application changed the world – strong Cambridge connections

  29. Often Lampooned – heroes often are….

  30. Leadership, Vision and Achievement –Realising Dreams with Plans and Action • Vision without Action is a Daydream…. • Action without vision is a Nightmare…. Japanese Proverb - Anon

  31. Leadership, Vision, People, Action and Enterprise – Organising for Success Vision alone is not enough! Innovation Purpose Vision Leadership Culture People Will-power & determination Support & mentoring Columbus spirit & PMA

  32. In Pursuit of Excellence ! “Excellence can be achieved, if we:Care more than others think is wise,Risk more than others think is safe,Dream more than others think is practical,Expect more than others think is possible.” Deborah Johnson-Ross

  33. Make it a Day when your thoughts, ideas and interaction focus on YOUR VISION and how to turn it into ACTION – GO FOR IT ! alan@alanbarrell.com www.libraryhouse.net www.alanbarrell.com

  34. ‘VISION INTO ACTION’ Sponsored by: ARM, EEDA, Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank Restaurant Alimentum, Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia

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