Festival of New Thinking
The Festival of New Thinking was designed for participants to learn how thinking differently and applying innovative ideas can grow your established business, start-up venture, or creative enterprise. It is an ongoing series of workshops addressing a range of themes in a business context including innovation, strategy, future proofing, sustainability and resilience.
Rethinking business
17 May 2021
Business strategist and author Steve Tighe provided business leaders with the tools for rethinking their business strategies in a time of unprecedented change. Using case studies and business anecdotes, Steve de-mystified how to think about the future and how to apply this “new way of thinking” in a practical business setting.
Unlocking your innovation mindset
21 June 2021
In this lively and enlightening session the multiple aspects of an innovation mindset were explored. Examining the different tools to use in a small business to turn yourself into an idea vending machine. Covering how to overcome typical 'blockages' in thought processes and how to unlock your innovation mindset.
Sustainability is IMPossible
8 July 2021
Sustainability is Possible brought together local business leaders telling stories of how they adopted sustainable practices and cut the cost of doing business – all while reducing their carbon footprint.
Business Resilience
TBC
Our local businesses have faced a number of significant challenges over recent times - the impacts of bushfires, flooding, increased cyber crime and of course the COVID pandemic. Ensuring business resilience is more important than ever, and continuity planning is something every business should be considering.