{"id":519,"date":"2011-03-04T10:50:06","date_gmt":"2011-03-04T10:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leedscd.wordpress.com\/?p=519"},"modified":"2011-03-04T10:50:06","modified_gmt":"2011-03-04T10:50:06","slug":"enterprising-communities-the-big-conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/realisedevelopment.net\/index.php\/2011\/03\/04\/enterprising-communities-the-big-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Enterprising Communities: The Big Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Enterprising Communities:<\/strong> The Big Conversation<\/em>‘ will bring together policy makers and practitioners to explore the challenges of developing and sustaining enterprising communities.<\/p>\n

Using ‘Open Space’ methodologies\u00a0The Big Conversation<\/em> will give you the chance to say what you need to say, exchange ideas with others and build your networks from across the UK.<\/p>\n

Topics for exploration might include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enterprise – <\/strong>more than just business: enterprise for well being and community<\/li>\n
  2. The competent community:<\/strong> the role of peers in supporting enterprise<\/li>\n
  3. Fresh approaches to enterprise development:<\/strong> what could innovation in our industry look like?<\/li>\n
  4. Opportunities and threats to enterprising communities:<\/strong> <\/strong>what are they and how can we respond?<\/li>\n
  5. Enterprising communities:<\/strong> Do we know them when we see them?<\/li>\n
  6. Connecting communities:<\/strong> the role of enterprise in building bridges between and within communities<\/li>\n
  7. Enterprise and the economy:<\/strong> <\/strong>from enterprise to wealth creation.<\/li>\n
  8. Sharing interesting practice:<\/strong> <\/strong>a showcase for innovative approaches.<\/li>\n
  9. The Enterprising Campus:<\/strong> <\/strong>lessons for, and from, education<\/li>\n
  10. The Coaching Community: <\/strong>can a coaching culture drive community?<\/li>\n
  11. Is Capital still King?:<\/strong> the role of knowledge, social capital and finance in creating enterprising communities<\/li>\n
  12. Nurturing enterprise:<\/strong> the impact of social media<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    But this is your conference. \u00a0Bring your own ideas for discussion. \u00a0Perhaps even a short presentation.<\/p>\n

    Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you want to discuss and explore the challenges involved in creating and sustaining enterprising communities with your peers in a participative and creative environment then this event will be right for you.<\/p>\n

    Enterprising Communities: <\/strong>The Big Conversation<\/em> is being organised by Mike Chitty with support from Leeds City Council.<\/p>\n

    Interested?<\/p>\n

    Find out and book your place here\u00a0http:\/\/bigconversation.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n