Have you geared up for the 4th Industrial Revolution? We can hardly believe that the 60th IPM Annual Convention and Exhibition is already over! We enjoyed 3 days of learning, networking and socializing. But the Convention explored a very serious theme this year, and really challenged us to sit up and think very clearly and
Jon Foster-Pedley is the Dean and Director of Henley Business School, Africa, a world top 1% business school. With a long track record of advising companies both locally and internationally, he provides valuable informed commentary on a range of business issues. In the midst of a lot of talk around leadership in our country, he
At the IPM Annual Convention and Exhibition 2016, we are gearing up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But what is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? And how do we respond? This blog will take a closer look. According to the World Economic Forum, the 1st Industrial Revolution used steam and water to mechanise production. The 2nd
Why sponsor or exhibit at an event? Why would a brand sponsor your event, or take exhibition space? Turning the tables, why would you sponsor or exhibit at an industry or other event, what’s in it for your brand? Let’s explore that. We are more connected and have more access to information than ever before,
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Three key themes were covered at the 26th World Economic Forum this year: 1) Growth in Africa: rising or falling? 2) The Fourth Industrial Revolution 3) Social entrepreneurship. We will take a look at the second theme in this blog, the 4th Industrial Revolution, because we believe this theme holds important