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Sustainability: The Next Growth Opportunity
Successful Innovation is challenging enough; add sustainability and the task can be daunting to even the most seasoned R&D, Innovation and Product Development professionals. But there’s a lot of untapped potential in green initiatives; and Growth Team members focused on innovation would do well to embrace sustainability.

This month, we’ve highlighted the concrete concept of sustainability in developing and bringing a product to market as well as the philosophical and economic aspects of going green with your innovation efforts.

Join us for one of Frost & Sullivan’s upcoming GIL 2011 events in Japan, Korea, Africa or Silicon Valley, CA. We’ll be discussing sustainable innovation and a host of other initiatives to help foster growth in your company. I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,



David Frigstad
Chairman



INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
How Innovation Managers Can Kick-Start Sustainable Innovation




By Chris Sherwin
Head of Innovation
Forum for the Future

Reprinted in collaboration with InnovationManagement.se

 Innovation managers are busy with ideas management, design thinking and service innovation. But, to seize
the growth opportunity in a green market, innovation
managers must also include sustainable innovation
as a key focus. >>more

  


PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Easing Market Access for
New Products and Innovations



By Clyde Kofman
Chief Commercial Officer
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Being first to market can help a company expand its customer base or create a new one. But getting there
first can be challenging, especially as consumers
become more demanding and discriminating in their
product choices. >>more
 

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Sir Richard Branson Receives Frost & Sullivan
2011 Growth, Innovation and Leadership Award


Richard Branson
By Chiara Carella
Head of Corporate Communications
Europe, Israel and Africa
Frost & Sullivan

 Recognized for his visionary leadership, Sir Richard Branson will be honored with the 2011 Growth,
Innovation and Leadership Award at Frost & Sullivan's annual GIL 2011: Europe event in London on 17-18 May.
>>more


GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
Population Growth versus Economic Growth
By Curt Beckmann
Co-Founder
Appropedia
After 250 years of population growth attributable to significant technological and medical progress
supported by massive cultural changes, the rate is expected to slow then stop by 2050.  What are the economic implications for this trend? >>more
 

MEGA TRENDS
50 Predictions for 50 Years



Courtesy of Growth Team MembershipTM
Frost & Sullivan

Mega Trends are macroeconomic forces of
development that impact business, economy, society, cultures and personal lives. Frost & Sullivan has
identified the 50 most important global Mega Trends
that will have the greatest impact on transforming
society, markets and culture. >>more
 

WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
Power-Up Your Employee Productivity:
The Case for Workplace Wellness



By Debra Wein
President, Founder
Wellness Workdays, Inc.

 Maximize profits and reduce company medical costs
and dollars lost in absenteeism and poor performance through improved employee health and satisfaction. >>more
 

GREEN BUSINESS
Winning the Sustainability Battle:
Interview with Jigar Shah of Carbon War Room


Jigar Shah
By Adam Aston
Senior Writer
GreenBiz.com

Courtesy of GreenBiz.com

 Jigar Shah of Carbon War Room is confident there are countless opportunities to make meaningful cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, and to make money
doing it. >>more

GIL 2011: Europe
London, United Kingdom
May 17-18, 2011
GIL 2011: Japan
Tokyo, Japan
July 12, 2011
GIL 2011: Korea
Seoul, Korea
July 14, 2011
GIL 2011: Africa
Cape Town, Africa
August 25, 2011
GIL 2011: Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
September 11-14, 2011
 
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