The Front End of Innovation Europe 2011

The Front End of Innovation team identified the unique Critical Factors required for Balancing Short-term Profitability with Long-term Sustainability. At the 2010 event, top innovation professionals from across the global got the opportunity to explore each factor through case studies and interactive sessions. There is no other European program with a similar event format. The factors covered include: MEET CUSTOMER DEMANDS Tap into unfulfilled needs FOSTER ORGANIC GROWTH Continue long term strategies DESIGN THINKING In Order to Solve Business Problems PERFORM CREATIVE EXECUTION Do More with Less AVOID COMMODITIZATION Move Beyond Product Innovation GENERATE PARTNERSHIPS Make Open Innovation & External Collaboration Work *LEARN FROM THOUGHT LEADERS On Moving from Today to Tomorrow