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I hope you enjoy this September 2007 issue of the SPS e-newsletter. We know from your feedback that you like the e-newsletter, but we hope to improve it further in the coming months. Can I also suggest that this month as well as reading the e-newsletter you look at using a different search engine? I've been introduced to a website that raises money for charity every time you search the web: Everyclick. When you first log on you can choose the charity that receives your funds. You'll not be surprised to know I selected the SPS. Even if you don't want to follow my lead, do consider using the service and raising money for your favourite charity.  James Leaton Gray, Chairman |
» In this issue: SPS news Research and insight Events and workshops Sponsor  Strategy Magazine issue 13 is out now. |
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Strategy Magazine published All members should receive their copy of the September 2007 issue of Strategy Magazine this week. Leading the autumn issue are two articles exploring different, creative and unconventional ways of thinking about strategy. We also include two articles on post-M&A strategy, the second part of the examination into what private equity firms do differently when it comes to strategic planning and finally a strategic assessment of the software industry in China and India – an industry whose rapid evolution and growth typifies the phenomenal rise to prominence of these countries as global economic powers. If you are not a SPS member but are interested in joining, you can request a sample copy and membership details: contact membership@sps.org.uk or visit the SPS website and provide your details. |
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Annual General Meeting The next SPS AGM is provisionally scheduled for 1 November. Members will receive a letter confirming the details, which will also be published in the next issue of the SPS e-newsletter. |
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'Suits amongst the Luvvies' seminar This autumn, the SPS will be hosting an evening seminar entitled 'Suits amongst the Luvvies'. The seminar will address issues such as: How does the BBC create its strategy? How does it get buy-in from the creative community? How does a strategy cope with variables like actors and public opinion? Speakers will include Geoff Goodwin, Project Leader 'BBC Teens', and Clare Reichenbach, Head of Production Strategy. Further details will be posted on the SPS website as soon as they become available. |
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Creative strategies for innovative business  Over the past few years, companies such as Ryanair, Starbucks and Amazon have become successful by changing the rules of the game. In the latest issue of Strategy Magazine Anja Foerster and Peter Kreuz argue that to come up with bold innovations you must question long-held industry conventions, rethink product and service concepts, and redraw market boundaries. You must then combine the new with the familiar in order to create pioneering innovations hitherto unseen in the industry. *** Book offer *** The article is based on Different Thinking published by Kogan Page. SPS members are entitled to receive 20% off the cover price. Full details at the end of the article. » Read the full article |
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Unlocking the value of an overseas acquisition Cross-border acquisitions are more troublesome than purely domestic ones – so much so that some companies dismiss the idea of cross-border acquisitions altogether. Yet often an overseas acquisition is the only route to realise a global strategy. Properly implemented, it need hold no fears – and can unlock enormous opportunities and rewards. In the latest issue of Strategy Magazine Donald Sin Fai Lam argues that by paying careful attention to three key areas, cross-border acquisitions can become more of a known quantity – and less a leap into the dark. » Read the full article
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Shaping Tomorrow – key trends revealed Shaping Tomorrow provides new and renewing SPS members with a high-level peek into key trends. This month the service highlights key emerging patterns and predictions for 2007 and beyond, including: smaller, more niche-oriented retail stores appear; milk is in short supply; cancer is arrested through drug treatments; tattoo removals soar; phone makers and internet companies compete more on each other's turf; Japanese-style pod hotels catch on; coding individual genomes becomes routine; biometric cards give access rights; gaming is a feature of the workplace; Wiki cities provide real-time crowd information. SPS members enjoy free access to Shaping Tomorrow's newsletter containing 10 new trends per week and its organised database of over 12,000 future, strategy and change management resources. More info |
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Ashridge Open Programmes The SPS and Ashridge have teamed up to offer SPS members some exclusive benefits, the first of which is a 10% discount on any of Ashridge's open strategy programmes. Ashridge has a wide variety of short, residential programmes to help individuals and organisations to achieve their development needs. These programmes focus on blending the practical experience of their faculty with leading-edge business thinking, to inspire and challenge you. In addition, learning in small classes – typically 12-30 participants – promotes collaboration on your own issues and ensures individual support, enabling all participants to return, better able to transfer learning to the workplace. For more details, visit Ashridge. Please quote your SPS membership number when booking. |
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Management development at Cranfield Find out how we can help you develop your role as a director by attending our FREE taster event at Cranfield School of Management on 6 December 2007. This free event is an opportunity to find out more about the 'Non-Executive Director' seminar and the 'Director as Strategic Leader' programme and to discuss your business leadership development with us. The event takes place at Cranfield and includes: - A one-to-one discussion about individual development needs with the programme director, Murray Steele. - An introduction to the 'Non-Executive Director' seminar and 'Director as Strategic Leader' programme. - Introduction to Cranfield's history and philosophy of director development. Book your place by visiting our website, or contact Louise Gardener or Diane Cain on +44 (0)1234 754503 or email thinkstrategy@cranfield.ac.uk, quoting CSM1542. Cranfield School of Management: improving the practice of management |
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