Some delegates have requested a copy of the notes associated with the seminar led by Open Brolly’s David Sim last week. There was no Powerpoint presentation.

Collaboration Today
By David Sim
A Seminar at Breakfast, Lunch and Knowledge, Horizon Scotland, October 2007

David Sim, Open Brolly, Horizon Scotland, Forres IV36 2AB, Scotland
www.openbrolly.com
Tel: 01309 678100 (+44 1309 678100)
Personal Mobile: 07711 926 271 (+44 7711 926 271)
Skype: sidavidsim

Discussion – who collaborates?

What makes a cluster? Being inclusive – what are the most popular tourism events in Moray? (Not what you think!)

Small Companies and Collaboration

Linux – the power of “small guy” collaboration. Now adopted by the “big guys” too.
If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.” Anita Roddick.

Large Companies and Collaboration

The “Eddison” effect – why large companies need small companies for innovation.
Google – transition from innovator to incumbent
Procter and Gamble

How Collaboration Works – Need for Speed
Companies do not collaborate! (Although they can allow it to happen…)
Collaboration needs to be led – GreaterSpeyside.com
Collaboration needs to be fast – Horizon Scotland
Collaboration needs to have a clear ideal / product

Beyond Clusters – Global Collaboration, Effective Tools
The global marketplace… IRC Scotland?
Wiki, Forums, Skype, Google Docs