CONTENTS / 04 Steve Burch talks


about the latest developments in joint ventures


JOINT VENTURES / 07


Is it time to tackle complex people challenges


Professor Nancy Hubbard shares her insights on conquering global markets – the subject of her new book.


Q&A


CONFLICT MINERALS: TIME TO ACT


Nicola Cobb discusses the implications of new legislation aimed at regulating the industry / 16


/ 22 in a more holistic manner?


People powered performance / 10


ARE YOU CROWDSOURCING YOUR WAY TO THE RIGHT ANSWER?


The Regional Growth Fund supports private-sector projects that might not otherwise have gone ahead


/ 14


FOCUS 3 Crowdsourcing allows businesses to


fi nd out what key stakeholder groups are thinking...and to act on the information


Solid supply chains are essential to futureproof businesses


CHASING THE INVISIBLE ADVANTAGE / 20


Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated – businesses need to stay ahead of the game


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