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A practical guide to cluster development. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An evidence based guide targeted at those engaged in the delivery of cluster policy at the local level. It is intended to provide a vaulable information on source on what works and what doesn't.

Internet only 		03/139730-10-2003 A4
76 Pages
Cydnabyddiaeth frenhinol i fusnesau rhagorol yn y DU.

Welsh language version. Gives a brief background to The Queen's Awards for Enterprise and illustrates the benefits of winning.

07/1024W12-06-2007 A5
24 Pages 		Contact
Design and company performance: evidence from the community innovation survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses the relationship between design inputs and other innovation and economic performance indicators provided by the Community Innovation Survey (CIS3). Estimates a knowledge production function, an output production function, and a design expenditure function.

Internet only 		05/178602-12-2005 A4
65 Pages
Gwobr y Frehines am hybu menter: wyddoch chi am rywun sy'n hybu sgiliau ac ymagweddau menter ym myd busnes yn y DU drwy annog, hyfforddi neu fentora eraill?

Welsh language version of the Queen's Award for enterprise promotional flyer for 2010 (URN 09/1061). Describes the sort of person who can be nominated for the award, with case studies, and explains how to get a nomination form.

09/1061W20-07-2009 A5
4 Pages 		Contact

ACHIEVING BEST PRACTICE IN YOUR BUSINESS

High performance work practices: linking strategy and skills to performance outcomes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Brings together the results of ten case studies of 'high performance work practices' (HPWP's) and a survey of 290 companies to establish how far HPWP's identified in the case studies were adopted by other UK organisations.

Internet only 		05/66528-02-2004 A4
72 Pages
How do creativity and design enhance business performance? A framework for interpreting the evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Develops a framework to organise and interpret the literature on creativity, design and business performance, exploring the different linkages between creativity, R&D, design, innovation, productivity, creative culture, or creative climate and performance.

Internet only 		05/178715-11-2005 A4
45 Pages
Inspirational leadership - insight to action: the development of the inspired leadership tool. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report for DTI on the development of the inspired leadership tool which enables leaders to identify, understand and use their strongest leadership attributes. It has developed into a web-based diagnostic tool, using real-time results for respondents.

Internet only 		06/109511-08-2006 A4
21 Pages
International evidence on design: near final report for the DTI. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

International comparisons of the design sector in the UK, France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the US and China.

Internet only 		05/178502-12-2005 A4
49 Pages
Management of creativity and design within the firm. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI 'Think Piece'. Explores how creativity and design can be used as a strategic resource within business, what evidence there is that this has a positive impact on organisational performance, and what barriers there are to using creativity and design as a strategic resource within the business.

Internet only 		05/178402-12-2005 A4
36 Pages
Regulatory impact assessment: proposed conversion of the Advisory NDPB, the Technology Strategy Board, into an executive NDPB. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Government proposes to convert the Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), the Technology Strategy Board, into an executive NDPB, retaining the name the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), and give it executive responsibility for delivery of the Government's technology support programme. This RIA accompanies the draft Order in Council, needed to set up the TSB under the Science and Technology Act 1965.

Internet only 		06/213123-11-2006 A4
5 Pages
Royal recognition for outstanding UK businesses.

Gives a brief background to the Queen's Awards for Enterprise and illustrates the benefits of winning.

08/94809-06-2008 A5
24 Pages 		Contact
Strengthening the UK evidence base on management and leadership capability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI commissioned report which assesses the evidence base on management and leadership and makes recommendations on how it could be improved, with a view to designing and shaping policy to improve UK productivity

Internet only 		06/211714-11-2006 A4
133 Pages
Supporting innovation in services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Business-led report based on a consultation of business in five sectors of the economy to develop a better understanding of what is driving innovation in service sectors, how innovation is developed and managed by leading firms, the barriers to innovation and the role Government might play in improving the UK environment for innovation in services. See URN 08/1187 for report on innovation in construction services.

Internet only 		08/112628-08-2008 A4
116 Pages
Supporting innovation in services: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of report (URN 08/1126) on drivers and barriers to innovation in fire service sectors.

Internet only 		08/1126/ES28-08-2008 A4
7 Pages
The Queen's Award for enterprise promotion: background and guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A guide giving the reasons why the Queen's Award for enterprise promotion was set up and explaining how the nomination form for the award needs to be completed.

Internet only 		07/79931-03-2007 20.5 x 20.5 cm
8 Pages
The Queen's Award for enterprise promotion: do you know of someone who promotes business enterprise skills and attitudes in the UK by encouraging, training or mentoring others?

Queen's Award for enterprise promotional flyer for 2010. Describes the sort of person who can be nominated for the award, with case studies, and explains how to get a nomination form.

09/106120-07-2009 A5
4 Pages 		Contact
The Queen's Awards for enterprise. General background note: business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Background and general information about the Queen's Awards for enterprise.

08/77721-04-2008 A4
8 Pages 		Contact
Think piece on the role of design in business performance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explores what design is, and where it is used in firms; design and innovation outcomes and processes; and the economic and commercial impacts of investments in design.

Internet only 		05/178802-12-2005 A4
26 Pages