Sentences with phrase «focus on innovation as»

New strategic plan to focus on innovation as firm prepares to meet tomorrow's client needs with two new management appointments

All our staff are also encouraged to focus on innovation as part of their core day - to - day roles and we have established processes to enable people to submit their ideas and to recognise those which are the best so the whole firm can continue to develop these new ways of working.

Originally launched in 2001 as the Science & Technology Fund, the Discovery Fund has consistently delivered benchmark - beating performance since inception, with a focus on innovation as a key driver in their outperformance.

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With less focus on mundane and repetitive daily asks, these bots leave more space for innovation, allowing you as leader to stay ahead of your competition every step of the way.

Even as Silicon Valley is being exposed for its dark sides — everything from its diversity shortcomings, to its focus on money, to scandals around sexual harassment, ageism and the cost of living — it's provided a playbook for growth and innovation for the rest of the world.

Unique to the world of award programs, the Edison Awards ® are focused on the innovators as much as the innovations.

But, as part of Beijing's «Made in China 2025» industry plan, President Xi Jinping identified the pharmaceutical sector as one to push, with the focus on innovation and homegrown research and development.

But as an entrepreneur, you might instead focus on innovation and creativity, helping you take new perspectives, question accepted practices and try different approaches.

It leads to high turnover, decreased innovation — with the bully focused on bullying and the one being bullied afraid to be vocal in the organization — and a harder time hiring highly - qualified professionals, as word gets out about your firm's toxic culture.

Look at STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)-- if we focused on finding early indicators of high performers in our education system, then treated them differently as they progressed through school as potential Canadian innovators, by the time they got to Grade 12 and were thinking about university, they would be wildly ahead of the innovation curve.»

After some early, desultory efforts, Martin found his footing and reeled out a handful of budgets built around themes such as deficit fighting, education, innovation and tax reduction that set the country on sound fiscal footing and gave it political direction and policy focus for the better part of a decade.

Her research focuses on innovation and strategy in high technology industries such as smartphones, video games, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electric vehicles, and renewable energies.

After spending 15 years as an entrepreneur focused on product innovation and market transformation, I've pinpointed the four lessons any aspiring innovator should learn.

Red may well be finding itself stalling in the market, a victim of its focus on a single high - tech innovation, as well of Jannard's in - your - face marketing style.

Travis Kalanick, co-founder and CEO of ride - hailing service Uber, said Wednesday he's going to take as long as possible to go public — responding to critics and stressing he's focused on product and innovation, not liquidity.

«Focusing on creativity as the driver of innovation is entirely relevant to every design process.

He also informs that developing the MLP is done through structured, hands - on learning focussed on aspects such as reducing customer and market risk while launching the product, cross - border / Global networking and coaching with Silicon Valley mentors and coaches, and systematic learning about entrepreneurship and innovation while the idea is being nurtured and developed.

«And when I define my own job here, it's to focus on innovation and competitiveness as part of what Canada is, as part of our culture.»

Robinson says the program is focusing on startups working to expand Bitcoin's infrastructure and build Bitcoin software, as well as B2B startups, software - as - a-service companies, and brand and retail innovations.

Radford's research focuses on innovation and new technology, particularly as it relates to consumer preferences.

We have long argued that it is vital for investors to filter out the noise that creates short - term flash points and instead stay focused on the secular themes that are driving valuations over the longer run (such as demographic trends and technological innovation).

As you look at innovation, they've got five or six clusters they want to focus on.

Co-founder of Appstori.com, a crowdfunding platform, makes the following four predictions: (i) Vertical platforms will emerge to focus on select market segments; (ii) Crowdfunding platforms will evolve into «full - service» communities to better meet the needs of their members; (iii) Creativity and innovation through online crowdfunding will be supported not just by individuals but by organizations as well; and (iv) Benefits - based crowdfunding will complement equity - based platforms

They're acquiring startups focused on organic and other fare, investing like venture capitalists, and cutting a variety of costs to free up money they can spend in areas such as product innovation and advertising.

Additionally, except as noted below in certain circumstances, we do not provide cash or equity incentives tied to performance criteria, which could cause employees to focus solely on short - term returns at the expense of long - term growth and innovation.

The idea was to compete against Apple's closed iOS platform by allowing hardware makers such as Motorola, Samsung, and HTC to leave much of the software innovation to Google, while they could focus on innovating around hardware.

But Plank insisted his company would use this slowdown to solidify its competitive position, stating, «The current environment represents an inflection point to maximize our unique strengths by staying on offense — investing smartly in innovation, deepening our brand connection with consumers, and amplifying our focus on operational excellence — positioning Under Armour as a stronger company.»

Since joining Vision Critical in 2012, Scott has led the company's transformation from a combined software and services organization focused on market research to a modern software - as - a service company with an expanded market focus to support customer - centric enterprises across multiple functions, including marketing, customer experience, and product innovation.

To incubate innovation districts, companies need to aggregate and concentrate their energy on developing the bigger picture on a regional basis as opposed to just focusing on the traditional for profit business model.

As they point out in their platform, the future of the value - added forestry industry will rely on innovation and technology, and this should be the focus of the provincial government.

Jovic didn't elaborate on Office Depot's values, but the company's site lists «integrity, innovation, inclusion, customer focus and accountability» as its values.

The next few quarters look challenging, as the TV innovation cycle has paused and consumers remain more focused on price.

Since they set out to abolish such later innovations as the venerating of Islamic saints and visiting their tombs, the Wahhabis came into direct conflict with the Shi'ites, who focus so much attention on the mausoleums of their imams.

Several years ago, Victoria Fine Foods was focused on modernizing its plant and instilling quality controls to support its innovation efforts — implementing manufacturing as a science.

The second day of the PDIT conference will focus on innovations in processing and packaging technology and on specific trends such as efficiency increases, sustainability, traceability and smart packaging.

Today, the company has franchises in 13 states as well as overseas, and Parent says the company owes its success to its focus on innovation in both its products and company practices, as well as to its over-the-top customer service.

Kinder's made a name for itself thanks to its grilled sandwiches, deli sandwiches, custom meats and catering services, as well as an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, quality products, innovation and affordability.

Instead, Selvig says the company is focused on providing the best grocery shopping experience to its customers and serving as a leading example of innovation.

A select group of 35 executives from major food industry companies such as US Foods, Popeyes, and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group came together for a conference focused on technology innovation, supply - chain collaboration and sharing of best practices.

As direct - to - door delivery continues to change shape, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is focused on innovation for the future.

The products presented at Packaging Innovations place their focus on consumer convenience as well as sustainability, while fulfilling the customers» expectations towards weight - optimised, high performance, closures for various packaging types.

«As an organisation, and a lean team, Scotland Food & Drink are absolutely focused on growing the whole industry, on building its reputation worldwide, improving skills, encouraging innovation and deepening knowledge.

API will take its full range of brand enhancement products to Packaging Innovations in London this September as the company continues its focus on products and services that take luxury brands to the next level.

Stella David, 53, was the chief executive officer at William Grant & Sons from 2009 until February 2016, with responsibility for the growth of the business, with a focus on building brands, global expansion into new markets, as well as acquisitions and innovations.

The focus of this investment is on innovation as much as production with our new facility enhancing our ability to create innovative food solutions that meet the evolving needs of our US customer base and their brands.

Our 2018 Pitch - Slam competition focuses on early - stage innovation and mission - forward companies promoting business as a force for good.

At its core is a focus on building Ireland's reputation as a world leader in safe, sustainable agriculture and food production, whilst enhancing competitiveness by supporting innovation and building export capabilities.

As a system supplier, we focus our efforts on sustainable and customized flexible packaging solutions and packaging innovations for dry and liquid applications in select market segments: Coffee, Food & Beverage, Specialty and Pet Food.

Added value was a key theme for snack bars in 2013, as innovation focused on premium ingredients like nuts, fruits, grains and even Greek yogurt.

We need to address issues such as agile regulatory systems, government support for the MTP industry and its businesses, a focus on innovation and commercial viability as well as education and reskilling of the workforce.