Editorial message
My perspective
From the
editor… About
Perspectives
on the future
Welcome to our
from Ron Teerlink, Chief Executive, Group Manufacturing
5
th
edition of
Perspectives.
Thanks for taking the time to provide
feedback on issue 4. It’s always
appreciated and helps us shape
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to write future issues.
this introduction to “Perspectives on the future”. I
Perspectives is a quarterly periodical
believe that there is great value in being informed,
and aims to provide in-depth analysis
monitoring external trends, understanding the
and opinions on emerging trends to
potential of emerging technologies and gaining
stimulate thinking and promote debate.
insights from other industries and organisations. The more astute among you may
notice the subtle change in title – to
Some of the articles in Perspectives will hopefully
Perspectives on the future (from
Perspectives on technology). This
help to stimulate thought and provoke debate – and Brigid Whoriskey’s is to recognise our broader focus,
team in Research and Innovation, Group Architecture and Business
now covering business as well as
technology related topics, and our
Improvement, will welcome the opportunity to hear from you on these
new home in Group Architecture &
and other topics you think can make a difference to our business.
Business Improvement.
Call to Authors
Many of you will be aware that Agility is a key element of my management
Roy Vella responded to our call to
agenda, so I was interested to read the interview with Dr John Wells authors in issue 4. His article, Mobile
on Strategic Agility. I was also impressed by Simon Phipps’ insights on
Money, is on page 10.
the value of transparency in business, and his engaging examples of
Contribution of articles is welcomed
businesses that have embraced Web 2.0 technologies for customer
from all areas. Please contact Rhona
Dalgarno with details of the article
benefit (Simon’s interview is also available on DVD and as an online video).
you’d like to contribute or read about in
future issues.
In this edition of Perspectives you’ll also find articles ranging from
(Rhona.Dalgarno@rbs.co.uk)
mobile developments in Kenya, to the use of prediction markets
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for decision making and the role of green IT in reducing our carbon
footprint.
I hope you find this an interesting and enjoyable read.
Our interview with Simon Phipps
is available on DVD.
To obtain a copy please email
Rhona.Dalgarno@rbs.co.uk
Ron Teerlink
chief executive, Group Manufacturing
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