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Research Reports

Are you in need of current information and knowledge to make informed decisions? Turn knowledge into action with our research! We produce a continuing flow of timely and practical research publications on topics such as corporate innovation performance and R&D policy. Many of our reports and periodicals are only distributed to corporate libraries and eligible individuals of our member organizations.

Technology and Innovation Reports

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From Perception to Performance: How Canadian Business Leaders View the Innovation Environment

How do Canadian business leaders rate Canada’s innovation environment and factors shaping business strategies related to innovation? This briefing compares the views of Canadian business leaders with those of 16 international competitors.

Briefing | 10 pages | January 2012
Daniel Munro | The Conference Board of Canada

Building a Culture of Innovation

How do you activate innovation within your organization?  Global innovation and design consultancy Continuum will speak about the challenges of building a culture of innovation, motivating individuals, creating capacity, and scaling innovation. In an interactive session, the Continuum team will present best practices and core principles that can help you consider the conditions for innovation and how you can work within your organization to develop them.

Recorded Webinar | November 2011
Conference Board Inc., New York | The Conference Board, Inc.

The Linked World: How ICT Is Transforming Societies, Cultures, and Economies

The Linked World: How ICT Is Transforming Societies, Cultures, and Economies is based on a two-year global research project with the Telefónica Foundation. It aggregates several studies on how information and communication technology (ICT) has affected societies, economies, cultural relationships, and human interaction.

Report | 40 pages | October 2011
Conference Board Inc., New York | The Conference Board, Inc.

The Linked World: How ICT Is Transforming Societies, Cultures, and Economies—Executive Summary

The Linked World: How ICT Is Transforming Societies, Cultures, and Economies is based on a two-year global research project with the Telefónica Foundation. It aggregates several studies on how information and communication technology (ICT) has affected societies, economies, cultural relationships, and human interaction.

Executive Summary | 4 pages | October 2011
Conference Board Inc., New York | The Conference Board, Inc.

CEO Challenge Reflections: Social Media Goes to Work

The implications of social media in the workplace—for product development, go-to-market strategies, customer relations, corporate branding, and recruiting—are enormous. Why then are so many senior executives reluctant to take the plunge?

Executive Action | 7 pages | October 2011
Rebecca L. Ray | The Conference Board, Inc.

Les performances du Canada 2011 : bilan comparatif

Nous proposons dix analyses de « sujets brûlants » examinant certains enjeux clés touchant la performance économique, environnementale et sociale du Canada. Visitez How Canada Performs: Hot Topics pour en savoir plus.

Executive Summary | 28 pages | October 2011
| Le Conference Board du Canada

How Canada Performs 2011: A Report Card on Canada

Ten “hot topic” analyses that take a closer look at selected key issues related to Canada’s economic, environmental, and social performance. Visit How Canada Performs: Hot Topics for more details.

Executive Summary | 28 pages | September 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

L’innovation dans les soins de santé par la voie des approvisionnements : Une occasion à ne pas manquer pour le Canada

Dans ce rapport, on examine l’utilisation stratégique des approvisionnement s comme moteur de l’innovation dans le système de santé public au R.-U., compare l’expérience de ce pays avec les pratiques et attitudes canadiennes, et propose des mesures pour aider le Canada à se servir de cet outil d’innovation.

Executive Summary | 8 pages | August 2011
Gabriela Prada | Le Conference Board du Canada

The Importance of Partnerships: The Michael Smith Foundation Story

Dr. John Challis, President and CEO of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research focuses on the importance of partnerships between academia, government and industry in boosting health innovations and transforming health issues into problems that can be addressed.

Recorded Webinar | July 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

The Potential for Fiscal Policy Reform to Drive Health Innovations

Dr. Ken McKenzie, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary presents options for fiscal policy reform that can help drive the development and commercialization of health innovations.

Recorded Webinar | July 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

Australia’s Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Driving Industry Innovation

Deborah Monk, Director of Innovation and Industry Policy, Medicines Australia presents the experience of the Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group (PISG) and the struggle to drive Australia’s health industry innovation.

Recorded Webinar | July 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

Innovation Procurement in Health Care—A Compelling Opportunity for Canada: Executive Summary

This report examines the strategic use of procurement to drive innovation within the U.K.’s public health-care system, compares the U.K. experience with Canadian practices and attitudes, and suggests actions to help Canada use this innovation tool.

Executive Summary | 8 pages | July 2011
Gabriela Prada | The Conference Board of Canada

Innovation Procurement in Health Care: A Compelling Opportunity for Canada

This report examines the strategic use of procurement to drive innovation within the U.K.’s public health-care system, compares the U.K. experience with Canadian practices and attitudes, and suggests actions to help Canada use this innovation tool.

Report | 54 pages | July 2011
Gabriela Prada | The Conference Board of Canada

Trust and Competitiveness in the Age of Transparency

The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to present an exclusive, 60-minute webinar featuring Don Tapscott. In this session, Don discusses the transparency trend that is hitting organizations and the new opportunities for value creation and increased performance. Find out about the dangers of being naked. What is your company’s transparency strategy? Learn about the role for executives involved in risk, marketing, finance, ethics and public affairs in making a company transparent, trusted and “buff”.

Recorded Webinar | May 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

Innovative Intelligence with Dr. David Weiss

The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to present a webinar on Innovative Intelligence with Dr. David Weiss. Innovation has emerged as a key source of competitive advantage in today’s knowledge economy—yet it is still quite elusive for many organizations. This webinar is a unique opportunity to find out how to close the innovation gap and make innovation happen. David Weiss will lead you through practical ideas, techniques and tools that have been road-tested for helping organizations close their innovation gap.

Recorded Webinar | May 2011
| The Conference Board of Canada

Applied Innovation - Next Steps for Colleges

In February 2011, leaders from business, colleges, and government discussed how Ontario colleges’ applied research can enhance the learning experience, boost business innovation, and contribute to economic and social well-being.

Report | 34 pages | May 2011
Daniel Munro, James Stuckey | The Conference Board of Canada

Innovation and Intangible Assets Gaining the Competitive Edge in Economic Recovery

Without concrete internal and external data on intangible assets, executives must rely on intuition to make important decisions on intangible investment, while investors find it hard to evaluate the prospective profitability of companies. It is time for a fresh look at how businesses look at these critical assets.

Executive Action Report | 8 pages | January 2011
Conference Board Inc., New York | The Conference Board, Inc.

Taking Offshoring to the Next Level: The 2009 Offshoring Research Network Corporate Client Survey Report

This report examines a move away from captive operations in some sectors, the effects of global sourcing on domestic employment, and the changing geography of offshoring.

Report | 30 pages | January 2011
Conference Board Inc., New York | The Conference Board, Inc.

Using Social Networking to Build Your Business

The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to present an interactive webinar with Tara Hunt. In this webinar, Tara shares 5 steps for using the power of social networking to build your business.

Recorded Webinar | November 2010
| The Conference Board of Canada

Innovation Catalysts and Accelerators: The Impact of Ontario Colleges’ Applied Research

This report examines how applied research services provided by Ontario colleges stimulate and accelerate the innovation activities of Ontario-based firms and makes recommendations on how to improve the contribution.

Report | 116 pages | November 2010
Joseph Haimowitz, Daniel Munro | The Conference Board of Canada

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