Collaborate, Innovate, Grow event - 13 June 2013

13 June 2013

In an ever changing business environment with new competitive pressures and funding to support growth being harder to secure, how do you:

• drive greater innovation to improve your competitiveness?
• ensure you have the right people with the right skills?
• identify the best supply chain partnerships?
• collaborate at the right level, with the right people?

Collaborate, Innovate, Grow, is a FREE business seminar delivered by the University of Derby Corporate in partnership  with the GrowthAccelerator programme;  with an opening keynote speech by Professor Dennis McKeag, a leader in the field of innovation with over 25 years experience in product and process innovation.  The seminar will help businesses of any size who have the ability to grow, tap into the available training, support and finance to enable them to develop. 

You'll take away valuable lessons and ideas from a renowned industry expert, and be introduced to creative problem solving techniques that help generate new ideas to unlock new market opportunities, grow sales and improve bottom line performance through the delivery of an Innovation Masterclass on the day. Find new supply chain partners, network over lunch and, find out if your business has what it takes to grow, and if it does, how University of Derby Corporate and the Growth Accelerator programme can help you get there.

When: 13 June 2013, 9.30am-12.30

Where: University Derby Corporate, Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD

• Reserve your FREE place now using the form below

About Professor Dennis McKeag

Professor McKeag is a Visiting Professor in Innovation at the University of Derby. He is a leading academic in the field of innovation working to transfer research to industry. With over 25 years of experience in product and process innovation, he's worked with multinational companies such as Wrightbus and the Ford Motor Company. He has also worked with small, niche companies, where the ability to embrace innovation, adapt and overcome challenges has been the springboard from survival to growth and increased profitability.

Agenda

09.00 Registration and refreshments
09.30 Welcome and introductions
09.40 Keynote speaker - Professor Dennis McKeag
10.20 Questions
10.30 University of Derby Corporate - Building collaborative partnerships
10.45 Refreshments
11.00 GrowthAccelerator - Gaining access to business experts and support
11.15 Growth Through Innovation Masterclass with Will Woodward
12.15 Summary and questions for the panel
12.30 Networking lunch*
14.00 Close

*Over lunch you will be able to take part in one to one sessions with Professor Dennis McKeag, Growth Managers and/or University of Derby Corporate.

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GrowthAccelerator

About GrowthAccelerator

GrowthAccelerator is a service provided by the country's leading business growth specialists, which delivers uniquely tailored advice and support to fast-growing businesses. 

The service matches experts in business to companies with high growth potential, to provide a bespoke programme designed to help business owners and directors ensure their companies fulfil their growth potential.

Further information is available at www.growthaccelerator.com.