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Welcome to DeBrief

 
Debrief is the bi-monthly newsletter from the Deloitte Institute, highlighting the research and activities that we support in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The myths of disruption

The myths of disruption


Blockbuster, Kodak and Nokia have all suffered at the hands of digitally-savvy disruptors transforming established industries. Yet many long-standing companies remain stable, despite facing competition from ventures with a seemingly fresh approach. Should established players be concerned about emerging rivals or can they co-exist? Julian Birkinshaw sheds light on this issue. 

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Embrace innovation

True grit: saving babies through innovation


When Jane Chen discovered that more than one million newborns die every day, many from hypothermia due to a lack of an incubator, she decided to find a solution. Her determination to succeed saw her move to India, which has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. Now her venture, Embrace is saving lives and inspiring others.  
An innovative solution to nuclear waste

An innovative solution to nuclear waste


Few people have a classic lightbulb moment when it comes to designing new products or services. But for Andy Barr, Managing Director of engineering company Barrnon, that’s just what happened: a flash of inspiration that made him wonder how the scallop-dredging equipment he manufactured for North Sea trawlermen might be used to deal with radioactive sludge.
 
In search for innovative ideas

In search for innovative ideas

 
Successful organisations are built on people with great ideas – but conquering an industry can make businesses less innovative and creative. Recognising this challenge, executives from Roche set out to avoid the ‘failure of success’ syndrome by asking outsiders for a different perspective and some fresh ideas. Here's what happened next?
 
Counting the cost of UK maternity wards | London Business School

Research: Gatekeepers at work


The decisions that NHS midwives make when assisting women in labour can have big cost implications for UK hospitals. Take epidurals, which are a more expensive form of pain relief than gas and air. Midwives have to decide on the level of treatment expectant mothers receive. But how does the workload affect both their decision-making and the associated costs?  

Upcoming events:


One day conference at London Business School:
When the gig economy meets professional services on 08.06.2017
TELL Series - talks on entrepreneurial leadership at London Business School:
Uri Levine, Founder or Waze on 12.05.2017
Paul Lindley, Founder and CEO of Ella's Kitchen and Paddy's Bathroom on 16.05.2017



Nominations for the 2017 Real Innovation Awards are open


Nominate and individual, team or company for the Real Innovation Awards by 31.05.2017
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