PRESS RELEASE
3 March 2008
Is your organization missing out through not managing innovation? Ever wondered how to convert that flash of genius into profit? A forthcoming conference and revised standard from BSI British Standards will show you how to get the very best from bright ideas.
In an increasingly tough global economy, innovation in the design of products, services and processes is vital to maintaining a competitive edge and driving profits. But how much untapped potential is your organization missing out on through having poorly developed processes for managing innovation? Organizations with a long-term framework for managing innovation are more likely to react faster to new developments, manage change and achieve success in the future.
Mastering Innovation Management is a one-day BSI conference taking place on 2 April 2008 at the Lewis Media Centre in London. Attendees of the conference will get an in-depth look at the newly revised BS 7000-1 Design Management Systems – Guide to Managing Innovation and find out how to effectively manage the innovation process. There will also be guidance on best practice in the practical application of BS 7000-1 and a session on Government support of innovation.
Key presenters at the event include:
• Professor Peter Swann, Nottingham University Business School
• Dr Tim Bradshaw, CBI
• Dr David Evans, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
• Alan Topalian, Alto Design Management and technical author of BS 7000-1
This conference will be of importance to all senior executives responsible for setting and implementing company strategy and procedures for innovation management, including:
• Heads of new product development
• Research and development directors
• Chief technology officers
• Directors of strategy
• Business development managers
The newly revised BS 7000-1, which is included in the cost of the conference, gives guidance on managing innovation, specifically the development of innovative and competitive products that will satisfy the customer’s perceived needs in the future. It can be used by those with overall responsibility for an organization's well being to plan future product strategies and so help ensure long-term survival.
The conference will be followed by optional day-long workshops on 3 April. Delegates will be able to choose between:
• Workshop A: ‘Understanding an Applying BS 7000-1:2008 – Managing Innovation to Facilitate Quick and Flexible Exploitation of Opportunities’
• Workshop B: ‘Organizational Policies to Encourage Innovation’
To book a place at the conference please telephone 020 8996 9001 or visit www.bsigroup.com/innovate
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Notes to Editors
For media information:
Lucy Fulton
Public Relations Officer
BSI British Standards
Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7248
Mob: +44 (0)7717 451 990
Email: lucy.fulton@bsigroup.com
Website: www.bsigroup.com
About BSI British Standards
BSI British Standards is the UK’s National Standards Body, recognized globally for its independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards and information products that promote and share best practice. BSI works with businesses, consumers and government to represent UK interests and to make sure that British, European and international standards are useful, relevant and authoritative. For further information please visit www.bsigroup.com/britishstandards
About BSI Group
BSI British Standards is part of BSI Group, a global independent business services organization that inspires confidence and delivers assurance to customers with standards-based solutions. Originating as the world’s first national standards body, the Group has over 2,250 staff operating in over 100 countries through more than 50 global offices. The Group’s key offerings are:
• The development and sale of private, national and international standards and supporting information
• Second and third-party management systems assessment and certification
• Product testing and certification of services and products
• Performance management software solutions
• Training services in support of standards implementation and business best practice.
For further information please visit www.bsigroup.com
