Technology, Innovation and Change

Includes all aspects of innovation and change. We've included technology here because it is often a driver of innovation or change, or closely associated with it.

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Three principles for making innovation a reality in your company

In this post, Professor Julian Birkinshaw of London Business School examines the underlying ideas and themes that have been identified over the years as being important to fostering innovation – with examples of ordinary companies that are putting those principles into practice.

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2013 information security breaches survey: technical report

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A report describes the results of a survey of companies about their attitudes and activities in relation to data and computer security, and their experience of breaches and failures in the last year.

BIS manufacturing summit: key summary

A document summarises activities at the 2013 Manufacturing Summit, including the keynote speeches by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and the Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, the delegate activities, and the policy challenges identified.

The dual funding structure for research in the UK: Research Council and Funding Council allocation methods and the pathways to impact of UK academics

A report is presented examining the achievements, activity and motivations of UK research academics in terms of the level of funding they receive from either Research Councils or Funding Councils.

The costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS) for UK industry: a high-level review

A report discusses the possible costs to industry of introducing carbon capture and storage technology to reduce CO2 emissions.

UK oil and gas: business and government action

A report describes strategy to ensure the continued health and development of the UK oil and gas industry.

The UK's nuclear future

A report describes the government's strategy for the construction of new nuclear power stations and the development of the UK nuclear industry, in terms of servicing these needs and of attracting export markets.