Member stories: the transformative power of design
By a cross section of our membership
Design has the power to transform businesses, public services and people’s lives, but day-to-day, DBA members are facing design sceptics; those who may not understand the breadth of challenges design can solve. Here is a selection of great examples of DBA members in action; converting sceptics, building the importance and integrity of design in the minds of their clients and throughout the businesses they work in.
Crazy times call for courageous creative thinkers
By Rod Petrie, Coach
Seize the opportunity, understand the context, change the context and create the impossible. Management and clients alike hate uncertainty and unpredictability, a space we all find ourselves in today but creativity in itself is surely an unpredictable process so the creative mindset should have an advantage with the events that now affect us all.
Managing projects efficiently | Half-day training workshop
This workshop will cover how to prioritise conflicting needs, pitfalls to avoid and how to prevent things going wrong through exercises and discussion. When you leave you'll be armed with a 5 step framework for effective project management.
New thinking for new business development | Half-day training workshop
In this workshop learn why traditional new business approaches are not working. Leave with an understanding of how you can incorporate new tactics into your business and stand out from the crowd.
Free to view
Case study: Effective Elmwood
By Jonathan Sands OBE, Chairman, Elmwood
Elmwood Chairman, Jonathan Sands talks about why they hold the notion of effectiveness and the Effectiveness Awards in particular, so dear.
Free to view
Department for International Trade offices around the world
By Department for International Trade
Search for Department of International Trade offices around the world.
Free to view
Exporting country guides
By Department for International Trade
Access all of Department for International Trade country guides for those looking to start, or increase, the amount of work they do overseas.
Free to view
Case study: Moving Brands’ Singapore trade mission success story
Thanks to a trade mission to Singapore, Moving Brands learned about the market for its branding services and found a new British partner.
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Case study: Pearlfisher on opening a US office: An Englishman in New York?
By Mike Branson, Managing Partner, Pearlfisher
Mike Branson shares the lessons he learnt when Pearlfisher expanded abroad with their first overseas office in New York.
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Case study: Point 6 on exporting to China
By Point 6
Branding and communications agency Point 6 opened their Shanghai office in 2011. In this case study the company sets out a series of the best pieces of advice. Some of it they were given before the launch in Shanghai, some of it they’ve learnt since.
