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Friday Footnote # 146

Written by A.R.Fairbank@swansea.ac.uk / Friday 29th September 2023

Each week we share loads of content amongst Team ION and with our network. Content that inspires us, which we find helpful, or just makes us smile. We thought we would start sharing these insights every Friday. Welcome to Friday Footnote.

Gaining inspiration in North Wales

We spent Monday and Tuesday this week in North Wales visiting current and former colleagues. After catching up with members of the team at Bangor University, some of us headed over to M-SParc on Anglesey, the 'home of innovation and excitement in North Wales'. Former ION Bangor Programme Manager Gwenllian Owen now works at M-SParc, and it was amazing to catch up with her as she talked us through the work of M-SParc and gave us a massively engaging tour of the facility. We left hugely inspired, and with plenty to think about.

It was fantastic to catch up over dinner with members of the Bangor team, past and present, before heading back to South Wales on Tuesday. It was a flying visit, but a fantastic visit. We will definitely be back - hopefully for longer next time!

Inspiration

4 tips to future proof your career (TED)
More funding opportunities for rural Swansea projects (Insider Media)
Is the digtal home immune to the cost of living crisis? (EY)
The value of SMEs to improve large enterprise supply chains (SimplyDo)
The power of roleplay: designing Gen AI products that pass the Gen Z vibe check (IDEO)
What's the right way to find a mentor? (Harvard Business Review)
How Wales became an unexpected leader in the food and drink industry (Financial Times)

Circular Economy Innovation Network Programme

Are you looking to develop your innovation knowledge & skills and develop clean growth plans? Are you interested in enhancing tender capabilities for public service contracts in Wales?

Then you need to check out our friends at CEIC Wales and their new CE Innovation Network programme which will support businesses and third sector organisations to develop innovation plans, within a network of like-minded people from across the region. Participating organisations will develop clean growth plans that could be eligible for Welsh Government innovation funding.

To express an interest in the fully-funded 6 month programme starting in October 2023 visit their website.

Become an extraordinary leader with ION

For over 11 years we have supported leaders at all levels to become extraordinary leaders. Whether you are just starting your leadership journey, or want to freshen up your skills and learn how best to implement the latest thinking, strategies and best practice into your business, we are here to help.

Get in touch with Adam on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk to arrange a chat to find out how we can work with you to develop extraordinary leaders in your organisation.

#FridayFootnote will be taking a short break next week, but we will be back in a few weeks time.

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