from #tci2012 to #tci2013

FROM #TCI2012 TO #TCI2013 …

jamierwilson

TCI Network Annual Global Conference Kolding, Denmark, 4th September 2013

… & BEYOND

#TCI2012 Context: Transformation

• Industrial Restructuring

• Response to economic crisis

• Investment in key STI infrastructure

1980s

• Clusters• Focus on efficiency-driven

competitiveness• Proactive policy to

improve business environment

1990s

• Innovation• Evolution of cluster

policy• Foundations of smart

specialisation strategy

2000s

What were the main outcomes / messages?

1. Place Matters

History & culture

Local demand

Cluster portfolio

All places are different: approaches to cluster development & competitiveness must be tailored

Policy competences & legacy

2. People Matter

Cluster pioneers

Leadership

Talent attraction

Whether it be private-sector leaders, skilled workers, inspiring policy-makers or cluster managers, the main drivers of competitiveness processes are always people

Civil entrepreneurs

3. Constantly question

?

The world never stops moving and so becoming and remaining competitive requires continual transformation … which in turn requires constant questioning

… why and how we are doing it …

Analyse what we do …

Evaluate, however difficult it is …

… it is the route to learning, improving & staying one step ahead

The #TCI effect: Legacy

In the Basque Country, since #TCI2012 transformation has continued … and continues

Hosting the TCI conference was an important step for us and has generated both learning and on-going desire to learn …

… within Orkestra and the Basque Government

… within and among Basque clusters

… within the academic and consulting communities

The ‘every encounter equation’ makes for a great conference, both now and beyond #TCI2013

TCI Network Annual Global Conference Kolding, Denmark, 5th September 2013

jamierwilson

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