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🌟 The IESF Regional Meeting in Lausanne is Officially Underway! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that our IESF Regional Meeting has kicked off in the beautiful city of Lausanne! This year, we are privileged to have partners joining us from 20 different countries, embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines our network. Today's Agenda: An insightful look into the European Market situation & Future Anticipations by Gertjan Van de Groep. Interactive Break-Out Sessions focusing on Sales, Process, Organization & Technology, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued. A showcase of Selected Best Practices, highlighting the excellence within our network. Insights from the UK with Matthew Hogg, bringing a unique perspective to our discussions. A forward-looking presentation on AI in Executive Search by Bibi B. and Kirsten Hummel-van de Groep from the AI group, exploring the cutting edge of our industry. Discussions on Diversity and Inclusion led by Adelina Rosca & Vincenzo Ganci and the Cross Border Development Taskforce by Éva Fehér, Adelina Rosca & Dror Katabi, emphasizing our commitment to broadening horizons. A special keynote from Frode Hvaring of IESF Switzerland, offering invaluable insights and leadership thoughts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Vincenzo Ganci and from Ganci Partners for hosting this incredible meeting and to all our partners and speakers who make events like this possible. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and highlights from this gathering of minds. Together, we’re not just facing the future; we’re shaping it. #IESF #ExecutiveSearch #LausanneMeeting2024 #DiversityAndInclusion #AIInnovation #CrossBorderCollaboration

Introducing Research Unit Accreditation (RUA) – Elevating Research Excellence! We are excited to introduce Research Unit Accreditation (RUA), a groundbreaking initiative designed to recognize and elevate the standards of research excellence across various institutions and industries. What is RUA? RUA is a prestigious accreditation that acknowledges the exceptional work of research units, centers, and divisions within both academic and industrial landscapes. It is a mark of distinction that validates the quality, impact, and innovation of research endeavors. Why RUA? 🔹 Recognize Excellence: Celebrate the dedication and achievements of research units that drive innovation and contribute to societal advancements. 🔹 Enhance Credibility: Boost your institution's reputation by aligning with the highest standards of research excellence. 🔹 Foster Collaboration: Join a network of distinguished research entities committed to knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration. 🔹 Drive Innovation: Inspire continuous improvement and groundbreaking discoveries through rigorous standards and recognition. By achieving RUA accreditation, research units demonstrate their commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality and impact of their work. This accreditation is not just an acknowledgment; it is a catalyst for growth, innovation, and leadership in research. Join us in this journey towards research excellence! Stay tuned for more updates and learn how your institution can benefit from RUA accreditation. #ResearchExcellence #RUAAccreditation #Innovation #ResearchLeadership #HigherStandards #AcademicExcellence #IndustryLeaders #ResearchDistinction

The A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s Industry Alignment Fund - Industry Collaboration Projects (IAF-ICP) is open to all Public R&D Performers across all domains. The 4 R&D Domains under the national RIE2025 funding framework are: Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity (MTC), Human Health and Potential (HHP), Smart Nation and Digital Economy (SNDE), and Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS). This grant is different from typical academic grants, as proposals will be assessed primarily on their potential economic impact and relevance to building up Singapore’s R&D ecosystem. Click to read more on the background, eligibility criteria and submission or application procedure: https://for.sg/iaf-icp #AMRIannounce #grantcall #research #development #manufacturing #trade #connectivity #humanhealth #potential #smartnation #digitaleconomy #urbansolutions #sustainability #ASTAR #IAFICP #RIE2025 #AMRI Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri and watch this space for more grant calls!

With the good memories of #isirc2023 still lingering in the depths of consciousness (thank you, Jorge Cunha and team, for hosting this great event in beautiful Guimarães, Portugal!), it is time to look to the future: ISIRC 2024 will take place in Bern, Switzerland and will be hosted by the Business School of the Bern University of Applied Sciences. Please mark the date in your calendar: September 2 - 4, 2024 ISIRC 2024 provides a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange on cutting-edge research and practices in social innovation and social entrepreneurship, inviting stakeholders from academia as well as social innovators and entrepreneurs, think tanks, social innovation centers and incubators, and policy makers and ecosystem developers. Important dates: - Submission of extended abstract: 17 March 2024 - Notification of decision: 31 March 2024 - Registration open: end of March 2024 - Early registration deadline: 30 June 2024 Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and jokingly referred to as the "slow city" of Switzerland, provides a relaxed backdrop for deep thought and constructive dialogue about the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time. Stay tuned! More information will be available shortly … #ISIRC #socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurship #socialenterprise #conference #responsibleinnovation #impact #sustainability #circulareconomy #sdgs #esg #impactinvesting #alternativefinance #bfh #bern https://lnkd.in/gEVZ_NtU

🤩The call is extended! 🌟Consider sending an extended abstract of 750 words to NBM International Conference on New Business Models: 3.2 Management and Accountability for Sustainable Business Models by Feb 15th. Silvia Cantele susy di vaio #sustainablebusiness

🌟 #HorizonEurope project Hephaestuscraft.eu coordinator Marta Gasparin Copenhagen Business School, together with Dr Martin Quinn and Professor William Green (University of Birmingham) were keynote speakers at #IPDMC (Innovation and product development conference) conference. The IPDMC 2024 took place in Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland on June 5-7, 2024. 📢 This time the organisers and participants of the conference explored how we can leverage a plurality of perspectives for impactful innovation. This theme is relevant: the changes taking place in our society challenge us to develop responses incorporating multiple points of view so as to ensure that the innovations deployed provide timely and impactful solutions. Main discussed topics during the keynote speech: ☑ Craft and slow innovation as an alternative mode of production and consumption in the Anthropocene; ☑ Public value in the Anthropocene, reflecting on the implications for public policies in ecosystems; ☑ Innovative approaches to lifelong learning reflecting on challenges of the Anthropocene, business model innovation and value creation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45jq0Nh

Together, we each contribute to our shared history in our own unique ways, adding depth and richness to the collective narrative. Our diversity defines our strength, yet understanding our differences is key to driving progress. Stepping beyond our individual boundaries to embrace others is crucial and sharing our feelings can help build connections and draw in understanding. Can we unite to create a world of equal opportunities and shape this shared masterpiece - our history? This was one of the five categories of this year’s edition of Estoril Conferences: People. Nova School of Business and Economics NOVA Medical School - Faculdade de Ciências Médicas CASCAISNEWS Câmara Municipal de Cascais Lusa United Nations European Commission Presidência da República Portuguesa McKinsey & Company CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education United Nations Western Europe #estorilconferences #estorilconferences23 #cascais #novasbe #nms #portugal #ReHumanizeOurWorld #purposegeneration #planet #people #peace #politics #rehumanize #health

📝 I am beyond thrilled be on my way to the EU-SPRI Annual Conference at the University of Twente to present an extended abstract I co-authored with Jakob Trischler, Jonas Matthing, Leonard Kelleher, Erik Wästlund and Karin Brodén (prev Ahlin) titled "Initiating and Scaling Radical Innovations in Healthcare: Revisiting the Roles of Public Procurement and Transformative Innovation Policy in Sustainable Service Ecosystem Design." 💡 Key Topics: - Innovation policy and public procurement - Demand-oriented policy concepts - Public sector innovation and scalability 🌍 The "European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation" Eu-SPRI Forum aims to strengthen the vibrant but dispersed interdisciplinary community of researchers focusing on interdisciplinary dimensions related to policy and governance in the field of knowledge creation and innovation. Looking forward to insightful discussions and new collaborations! DigitalWell Arena Compare Karlstads kommun Karlstads universitet Centrum för tjänsteforskning (CTF) vid Karlstads universitet UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN) #EUSPRI24 #innovationpolicy #publicprocurement #demandacceleration #transformativeinnovation #innovationprocurement #research

Today I popped into the office of ZCCE Zurich Centre for Creative Economies and found the freshly printed edition of the CIRCE - Creative Impact Research Centre Europe Report. 1 year, 5 research labs, 13 impact projects, 40 young fellows across Europe in 180 pages of final report (link to the digital edition in comments). It was a blast being project lead of the Zurich research lab. Together with our researcher we kept exploring entrepreneurial strategies within the #creativeeconomies. Three main findings crystallised in all our studies: 🎯 we don't need four-year strategy plans, we need continuous strategy processes. 🧨 We don't need ex ante definitions of results, but rather high-risk projects.  🎒 We don't need a narrow understanding of resources in terms of financial means, but a holistic view that includes values, governance and stakeholders. Even though the project has come to an end, many of these ideas are being further developed in the For Planet Strategy Lab – not only with the creative economies but with all organizations. #creativeeconomies #entrepreneurialstrategies #creativeimpact ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste PS: Credits to my co-founder and friend Samuel Huber for (maybe) having an impact on the report title, as he was part of our research lab and wrote his dissertation not about Prototyping Collaboration, but Prototyping Strategies 😎

Don't miss this doctoral seminar on research methodology in operations management for #PhD students in operations management with Programme Coordinator Rui Soucasaux Sousa and faculty Pär Åhlström, Marco Formentini, Cipriano Forza, Jan Fransoo and maximiliano udenio. Application deadline: 2 December 2023 The main purpose of the seminar is to make participants aware of when to use different methodologies and the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology. The first day contains general features and advice on the research process, which are similar regardless of methodology. It also works as an introduction to the rest of the week and helps participants to set the different methodologies into perspective. The following four days are spent on each methodology, going through how to conduct and report a study based on the particular methodology. This is done by leading experts on each methodology. Upon leaving the week, participants will have an increased insight into the research process and the nature of different methodologies, to help in their choice of methodology or, as more often is the case, help them fit the methodology to their research question. EIASM Network