Global Innovation and Nimble Thinking

Event Information

Agenda:

9:00 - Arrivals and coffee and networking

9:20 - Introduction - Newark & Sherwood District Council

9:30 - James Batham - The Art of Innovation combined with nimble thinking for businesses that want to push the boundaries. James Batham is a Senior Global Lawyer working corporately at an International Level across many countries and with many business leaders and international brands that are at the leading edge of innovation: Find out about how global industry ticks and what makes the difference in Innovation. He’s a ‘global driver‘. Learn from him clear and concise objectives that you can then use in your business.

10:15 - Questions and Answers

10:30 - Group Exercise on round tables – Why does a company turn over £40 million and a similar company producing the same product turnover £400 million – why (Innovation that’s how)!! See how it works.

10:55 - Game and Role Playing

11:25 - Questions and Answers for James Batham

12:00 Lunch and networking

13:00 - Paul Large - Welland Procurement Supplying to the Public Sector.
What is procurement at the Council?

13:25 - Amanda Batham and Sarah Harling - Procurement and Tendering - What your Tender should look like and how to communicate with your target audience.

14:10 - Break and networking

14:30 - Breakout groups:

• 1. Dreamboard Master Planning with Business Mapping for small businesses – AJB Consulting – solve your problems, create a new business plan.
• 2. Communications and how to develop great communications – Sara Harling – Expert from the Food Sector.

15:00 - Close of event

To book your place please email susan.nattrass@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. The event is funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council