30/11/2018
What are the next big trends in advanced manufacturing?
This report highlights some of the next big opportunities and why you need to prepare for them. CB Insights
How fearless organisations succeed
Psychological safety isn’t the only path to success, but removing the fear of failure can promote innovation and growth. Strategy + Business
The threat of economic nationalism
A global survey found that 66% of manufacturers would potentially change their supply chains due to economic nationalism. Supply Management
29/11/2018
Are Free Ports the future of British trade?
Teesside plans to host UK's first Free Port, offering customs-free imports. BBC
Could sci-fi lead to your company’s next innovation
Some of the world’s biggest companies are tapping into the power of science fiction to drive innovation. Brian Merchant (via Medium)
Number of UK work visas at highest level since 2009
British businesses are looking further afield for talent. People Management
Understanding Argentina and the G20
Buenos Aires hosts this year’s summit, but how has the country changed and what does it’s future hold? FT (paywall)
28/11/2018
Britain agrees deal in principle to remain in trillion dollar procurement agreement
The Agreement on Government Procurement will help British businesses bid for global contracts. The Telegraph (paywall)
Had enough of experts? You might be onto something
It pays to be critical of expertise. MIT Sloan (paywall)
The overlooked business opportunity of Africa
Africa is a 1.2 billion–person market on the cusp of transformative growth. McKinsey
27/11/2018
Increase in the proportion of British firms trading internationally
The latest figures show the proportion of UK registered companies doing business overseas increased from 13.7% to 14.3% during 2017.ONS
How ‘credibility-enhancing displays’ can boost sales
If you want people to do something, it’s best to practice what you preach. MIT
The promise of British fusion power
Oxfordshire is home to the world’s largest fusion reactor, the European JET project The Engineer
26/11/2018
Game changing startups you should keep an eye on (or invest in)
This report outlines 36 disruptors and trends that could emerge over the next year. CB Insights
JLR signs £4 billion worth of new UK contracts
The move comes despite repeated warnings that Brexit could impact the company’s future UK investment. Supply Management
Why you need soft targets
Hard targets are far easier to measure, but not everything that matters can be reduced to a simple number. Financial Times (paywall)
23/11/2019
What you need to know about the Brexit political statement
A lawyer's perspective on how May’s 26 page document plays out from a legal perspective, and what it could mean in the future. The Conversation
How to make your business more agile
The Evolution of an agile organisation report outlines how businesses can adapt to rapid change. PA Consulting
Applications open for the UK investment support directory
The directory provides an opportunity for businesses looking to forge connections with foreign investors. DIT
22/11/2018
What does a successful M&A turnaround look like?
Eight examples of best practice. BCG Henderson
How Managers should respond when bribes are business as usual
Entering new markets can increase the risk falling foul of corruption. Here’s how you can work ethically. HBR (paywall)
Does China’s Belt and Road Initiative pose a threat or an opportunity for British businesses?
As China reshapes Eurasian commerce, you should probably understand what it could mean for your business. How to Academy (Event)
21/11/2018
Why scepticism is good for your business
Success can be built on relentless questioning. Strategy + Business
Chinese boost for UK manufacturers
China's sovereign wealth fund will partner with HSBC and Charterhouse capital to invest in the UK manufacturing sector. Reuters
Where are the next big renewable energy markets?
Analysts highlight 29 countries with opportunities in clean power. Greentech Media
20/11/2018
The global opportunity of Sports stadiums
And how ambitious firms can take advantage. Construction News (paywall)
Can CEOs be political leaders?
Michael Skapinker argues that business and politics don't mix - do you agree? Financial Times (paywall)
The business case for rethinking capitalism
If government and business work together to create a ‘better’ capitalism, we can all reap the rewards. The Economist (paywall)
19/11/2018
Boost to UK space industry
A joint venture between will see Airbus and Eutelsat invest up to £36 million a year to manufacture satellite equipment. The Telegraph
Why businesses should see an aging society as an opportunity not a challenge
Businesses are regularly overlooking the benefits of an aging workforce. Harvard Business Review (paywall)
Does opportunity lie in China’s belt road initiative?
Billions of dollars of investment will change the way the world does business with Eurasia.The Conversation
16/11/2018
The opportunity of air taxis
The increasing global investment in 'air taxis' (as much giant drones as flying cars) could spur the development of an entirely new and lucrative transport sector. The Conversation
How to prevent bureaucratic inertia
Small networks or "tribes" allow the sharing of wisdom and the building of trust in larger organisations. Leigh Whittaker (via Medium)
The regional risks of doing business around the world
Before you plan your international expansion, it pays to know what keeps the locals up at night. World Economic Forum
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