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WELCOMETO THE PERSE CONFERENCE

ON ENTERPRISE 2008

‘VISION INTO ACTION’

Sponsored by ARM, EEDA,Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank, Alimentum

Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia

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Conference Organiser

John Southworth

Director of Co-Curriculum

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Administration Fire Toilets Student packs and brochure Sponsors Breakout Rooms Location for refreshments Timings – please try to keep to them Zappers Please enjoy your day

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Any Questions?

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‘VISION INTO ACTION’

Professor Alan Barrell

Chairman for the Day

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Concerning Vision - Dare to Dream….

“Dare to Dream and don’t let anyone tell you your dream cannot come true !”

Professor David Skorton, President, Cornell University

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Vision, Action and the the Changing Horizon

EnvironmentIssues

The death ofdeference

New employmentpatterns

Organisations

Globalisation

Technology

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Sources of Competitiveness – for Visionaries to consider

Creativity Risk

Speed Reputation

Cost Values

Learning Information

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The World in Transformation – let’s Visualise….

Speed of Communication Sources of Security Flattening of Structures Entrepreneurial Opportunities Transforming Relationships New Skills Learning Impact of Technology Stress levels Rising Collapsing of Boundaries Permanent Temps Shifting and Contradictory Values Rise of Asian Superpowers – China and India

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Technology – How much did we Visualise?.... – take an average DAY in 2003

All international phone calls1971

All airline passengers1975

All mobile phones 1984

All emails 1992

All SMS1998

Source: Analysys, World Bank and ITU

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Vision, Heroes, and Exploration

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Vision, History and Culture – can we learn anything ?

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A REAL Hero….he changed the WORLD ! From a prison cell

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A Hero’s Home for 18 Years….Could WE have survived it ?

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Imagination and Vision

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world”

Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955

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Discovery comes from within…through seeking…….

“The Source of Real Discovery consists not in seeking new Landscapes …..

But in having NEW EYES”

Marcel Proust

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How BIG is the World ?

“The World is big enough for everyone’s

needs – but it is too small for the GREED of

one man !”

Mahatma Gandhi

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Heroes can show Humility “Greatness” and “Richness” are not synonymous

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“To get rich is GLORIOUS”

Deng Xiaoping 1982

China Wakes ! A Chinese Hero

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A “Brainpower Hero”

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Repeating Einstein on IMAGINATION….

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world”

Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955

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Is there RISK involved?....Oh dear….

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“You look at things and ask - why?

but I dream of things that never

were and ask -

George Bernard Shaw

why not?”

Why MINDSET matters – what’s an Entrepreneur ?

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Joseph Schumpeter (1911) – "

“Entrepreneurs blow gales of creative destruction.”

Role of the entrepreneur in transforming economies by developing:

New products New methods of production New ways of organizing Untapped raw materials Enhanced competitive performance

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Thinking of Creativity and Innovation -Would you invest in this team ?

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What did you decide? Creativity and Innovation are “inside” not “outside” qualities. Presentational

styles have changed !

Microsoft Corporation, 1978

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Anyone know him?....His Vision and Ideas changed the World….

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Growing up – a young man whose Vision and Scientific Application changed the world

– strong Cambridge connections

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Often Lampooned – heroes often are….

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Leadership, Vision and Achievement –Realising Dreams with Plans and

Action

Vision without Action is a Daydream….

Action without vision is a Nightmare….

Japanese Proverb - Anon

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Leadership, Vision, People, Action and Enterprise – Organising for Success

Vision alone is not enough!

Leadership

Vision

People

Support & mentoring

Columbus spirit & PMA

Will-power & determination

Culture

PurposeInnovation

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In In Pursuit of Excellence ! of Excellence !

“Excellence can be achieved, if we:Care more than others think is wise,Risk more than others think is safe,

Dream more than others think is practical,

Expect more than others think is possible.”

Deborah Johnson-Ross

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Make it a Day when your thoughts, ideas and interaction

focus on YOUR VISION and how to turn it into ACTION –

GO FOR IT !alan@alanbarrell.com

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‘VISION INTO ACTION’

Sponsored by:

ARM, EEDA,

Bailey Fisher, Allied Irish Bank

Restaurant Alimentum,

Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Bacchanalia