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'Purpose is here to stay' whether we like it or not
Exploring the trend of doing business with purpose, and how it fits into brand positioning in the current socio-cultural climate. recently received an invitation to attend a ‘Leading with Purpose’ workshop; a series of seminars designed to “move beyond managing only for economic growth, to find new ways of being purpose-led across a wide range of environmental, social and governance priorities”. It seems ‘purpose’, be it organisational purpose or brand purpose, is here to stay.
The future of advertising: What will it look like in 500 years?
What will advertising look like in 500 years? “It took millions of years for man’s instincts to develop. It will take millions more for them to even vary. It is fashionable to talk about changing man. A communicator must be concerned with unchanging man, with his obsessive drive to survive, to be admired, to succeed, to love, to take care of his own.” – Bill Bernbach. Change is a very seductive thing and of course very easy to see.
What is holding back highways innovation?
What is holding back highways innovation? The number of road users is increasing exponentially every year, adding to road congestion and maintenance costs. On top of that many local authorities have had their budgets cut, limiting infrastructure development. While there are calls for innovation and a different way of thinking, new technology is a hard sell to the authorities holding the purse strings.
Leadership shakeup - is it enough to move construction forward?
Leadership shakeup – is it enough to move construction forward? In recent months there has been a lot of movement in the upper echelons of construction. While some executives were forced to move on due to a corporate reshuffle, other chose to resign and take up perceivably better opportunities. But is this really making an impact on construction? It’s all well and good to ‘trim the fat’ and get in ‘new blood’ but will the new leaders have a different approach and be able to drive positive change?
Brexit - The show goes on…
Brexit – The show goes on… If nothing else, the lead up to Brexit has been entertaining, with daily headlines screaming out the latest complication. It was never going to be a straightforward deal and while some politicians may be confident of a positive outcome, it’s fairly certain commerce and industry don’t agree. Between all the political wrangling there is a still a great deal of uncertainty of what the final deal will look like and the impacts it will have on the UK economy.
The Great Divide - The large tech implementation gap.
The Great Divide – The large tech implementation gap. There’s been a lot of talk about the benefits of technology and BIM and how various digital solutions can help make construction safer and more efficient. But the number of companies forging ahead and actually implementing this technology seem to be in the minority. When asking industry role players why, the answer that is consistently given is cost.
What skills are needed to drive digital transformation in construction?
What skills are needed to drive digital transformation in construction? It is almost as if the construction industry is scrambling to find the panacea that will turn around its fortunes. Amid all the headlines forecasting doom and gloom with regards to Brexit, and reports highlighting less than impressive output, digital transformation consistently comes up as a suggested solution to the industry’s problems. But is it?
The future of autonomous vehicles lies in the cloud | The Mandarin
The feasibility of autonomous vehicles on Australian roads has been widely discussed in scientific and government circles. This is due to the continued proliferation of autonomous driving technologies from automotive companies such as Tesla and Volvo as well as back-end technology providers like Bosch and Google.
Colonic perforation by an intrathecal baclofen pump catheter causing delayed Escherichia coli meningitis
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) delivery via an implanted pump is frequently used for the treatment of spasticity. This is an effective and safe neurosurgical and pharmacological intervention associated with an improvement in patient quality of life. There is, however, a risk of device-related infection. We present a patient with pump-site infection and Escherichia coli meningitis secondary to transcolonic perforation of an intrathecal baclofen pump catheter.
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