This is a Post Conference event kindly hosted by Meat & Livestock Association 

 
"INNOVATION IN ACTION"

Presentations will be heard by 

Michael Baldwin, Head of Innovation and Implementation, Global Transactional Services, Westpac Institutional Bank

Presentation 1
Instilling Enterprise Innovation 

There are a number of important characteristics of successful innovation programs, and of innovation itself, that should be considered when delivering innovations that add value to your business and to your customers. In this presentation and discussion we'll explore different types of innovation, what makes innovation successful, and a structured approach to creating an innovation program, and a culture of innovation, in your business. Real-life examples will be provided and a customer case-study will be presented that demonstrates how the various elements of innovation can be brought to life.

Tess Julian, Director, Ratio

Presentation 2
How to lead the way in practical innovation 

In this highly interactive session, participants will explore what is needed to motivate, support and reward employees in the process of practical innovation in enterprises. 

The workshop will cover the essentials of building employee aspiration to innovate. It will provide an overview of the latest research about employee driven innovation and innovation tools. It will present approaches which have been proven to encourage employees to actively look for positive change to improve productivity, to strive for growth, to adopt more sustainable practices and/or to become more effective. Specifically, the workshop will cover: 

• What drives the need for innovation in your enterprise
• Why it’s difficult to make happen
• What we know about motivating and rewarding employees
• Innovation thinking for practical innovators

Allan Ryan, Executive Director, Hargraves Institute

Presentation 3
Opportunities for 2012 

It has been seven years since the idea of an institute dedicated to collaboration and innovation was first discussed. Hargraves Institute was established in July 2006 with the vision of ‘collective wisdom’. Currently Hargraves Institute has nearly 60 enterprise members, a professional secretariat, diverse faculty and significant experience in understanding innovation in large enterprises. 

Following extensive research, collaboration and pilots, Hargraves is presenting a comprehensive program of events, collaborative opportunities and workshops during 2012.

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