101 Cluster Development Course - Led by Ifor Ffowcs-Williams
The highly regarded Ifor Ffowcs Williams facilitates this EDNZ 101 elective course.
Ifor is the CEO of Cluster Navigators Ltd, Nelson. Ifor is acknowledged as one of the most influential cluster practitioners in the world, with hands-on experience extending to over 50 countries.
Ifor has been an advisor to The World Bank, EU, OECD, UNDP, international aid agencies and national & regional economic development agencies on six continents.
Cost of course which will be run over three 1.5 hr sessions
Wednesday 12th February 9.30am - 11.00am
Wednesday 19th February 9.30am - 11.00am
Wednesday 26th February 9.30am - 11.00am
Members - $350 + GST
Non-Members - $450 + GST
To register, scroll below.
Upon completion of the event participants will receive a certification reflecting their attendance.
A zoom link will be provided for each session.
Cluster development is a centre-stage strategy across Europe and now in Australia and Canada, with regions focusing on their strengths. This EDNZ training course introduces the practicalities of cluster development in today’s global environment. The What? and The Why? of cluster development will be covered, with emphasis on The How? … resourcing and implementing a cluster development initiative in NZ. An overview of Twelve Steps in developing a cluster’s ecosystem will be presented, with a Fast Track for early engagement. Highlights will include identifying and prioritising regional clusters, establishing a cluster’s Ignition Team, connecting clusters and cluster governance. The activities and characteristics of cluster managers will be discussed.
Effective cluster development requires a team approach. Regional cluster initiatives are strengthened through close partnerships with national agencies (NZTE, Callaghan, MBIE, MPI … ) and regional business support organisations (EDAs, chambers, industry associations, incubators, tertiary institutions, CRIs … ). This course will be of relevance to all. A complimentary copy of Ifor’s 240-page Cluster Development Handbook will be forwarded to participants ahead of the training.