Innovation

From the earthy harmonies of soul jazz to the sporadic, atonal forays of free jazz – lateral thinking is the key distinguishing element in this type of music. Likewise, building innovation and an entrepreneurial culture could be compared to a form of jazz: it takes a lot of practice, a great deal of mistakes and […]

The Office of the Chief Economist has released the 2014 Australian Innovation System Report, identifying Australia as a relatively mediocre innovator compared to the other OECD countries. Experts say this lack of innovation is leaving Australia vulnerable to economic shocks as resources play a less dominant role in the economy. According to the report, levels […]

Innovation, aside from being coined as the blueprint for success by the Turnbull government, can greatly benefit the local economy. Recently, Bloomberg released their US Innovation Index which added proof to the link between education, research, and innovation. Out of the fifty states, Massachusetts was crowned the top state for innovation in 2015. Prompting the […]

Robotic Farming may create a new era for agriculture. Held at the Sydney University, sixty of the worlds leading robotics engineers and academics have gathered together for the first ever Summer School conference. The organiser and manager of systems planning at the Robotics Centre (ACFR) said it’s a whole new sector of employment. Dr Fitch, […]

Undeniably, the Australian economic and political environment has pivoted greatly over the last twelve months. In the transition from a mining-led economy to one which is increasingly driven by technology, Australia’s voyage to be more innovative has led to significant changes in the country. These alterations are sieving down to small business as entrepreneurs adapt […]

It is said that in the investment world, Disruption and Innovation literature is something that resembles fast food. It tastes great, but has little substance and the money spent on it is regretted because it never improves anyones disposition. The sad truth when it comes to innovation is that a number of business books written […]

Immerse yourself in a full day of innovation with presentations from local experts at our innovationCAFE 2016 event. Taking place in four cities across Australia, be inspired and informed by relevant topics covering business-related areas of innovation. In particular, gain insight into three interrelated pillars that will assist Australia’s transition from a mining-led economy to […]

After closing the deal with the Palmer United Party, the Abbott government have made controversial changes to the research and development tax incentive by passing new legislation that will see a $100 million cap placed on the expenditures businesses can claim. The changes were initially announced in February 2013 as part of the Labor Governments […]

I am pleased to invite you to join us for innovationCAFE 2016: Transitioning into an innovation-led economy. Immerse yourself in a morning of innovation with presentations from local experts at our innovationCAFE 2016 event. Taking place in four cities across Australia, be inspired and informed by relevant topics covering business-related areas of innovation. If Australia […]

Which is more important, finding creative people or finding creative ideas? When Pixar head, Ed Catmull, asked a great many people this question, the answers were split 50/50. This astonished Catmull because, as he simply put it, talent is rare. The executive chairman of luxury goods maker LVMH, Bernard Arnault, is in the same frame […]