There is an ever growing trend for SMEs (Small Medium Enterprise) to demonstrate their innovation credentials. The agility by which an SME is able to drive forward innovative proposals is often envied by multinationals, but the processes which can stifle multinationals are a product of a huge amount of experience and lessons learned. How can the SME integrate this experience without stifling their creativity and agility?

Author: Martin Paver Director at i3Works

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There are a wide range of organisations that have a strong desire to capture and share knowledge, but very few that are able to demonstrably deliver a positive impact on future organisational performance. Most organisations try they have lessons learned systems, project reviews, lunchtime briefings, newsletters and a plethora of other systems. But the constraint is not the systems that push the knowledge, its the culture and appetite of individuals to pull the knowledge.

Author: Martin Paver Director at i3Works

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What is design maturity and why is it important to be able to understand it and measure it during the life-time of a project?

Author: Martin Paver Director at i3Works

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The Programme Management Office is there to help the Programme deliver its outcomes keeping a close eye on performance and helping leadership see through the fog of complexity.

Author: Martin Paver Director at i3Works

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Becoming an engineer takes years of hard work and dedication, and while the rewards may seem intangible at first those who persevere embark on an exciting and challenging career than will take them across the world.We spoke to i3Works Director Terry O’Dowd about his career so far, and what insight he would give to aspiring engineers.Terry was part of the award winning 2012 Olympic Park Project team and has over 30 years experience behind him.

Author: Martin Paver Director at i3Works

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