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Posts from dere-street on innovation, on programme management, on research management, on cities and Smart Cities, on retailing, and on European projects.

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Rethinking Relationship Management: A New Approach For Success

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Dave Fitch
'Rethinking Relationship Management: A New Approach for Success'

On February 28th 2024 I’ll be talking on a panel organised by Fluido on recombinant management – re-thinking how platforms, people and processes work.

Exploring How To Link Innovation, Partnerships And Platforms

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Dave Fitch

In this podcast with fluido I talk about how innovation is enabled by a combination of people, processes, and technology.

Introducing Speak UP – Developing Better Tools For Citizen Engagement

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Dave Fitch
'Introducing Speak UP – developing better tools for citizen engagement'

Speak Up is the 4th Interreg project I’ve developed. 12 partners across 6 countries will work to build better ways for citizens and governments to work together.

Introducing The Blockchain Book – Lessons From ‘Blockchain In Government’

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Dave Fitch
'Introducing The Blockchain Book – Lessons from ‘Blockchain in Government’'

In 2023 I wrote The Blockchain Book, bringing together learning from 24 pilots, proof of concepts, and use cases from the ‘Blockchain in Government’ project to show how the next generation of government services will be enabled by blockchain.

Introducing ‘Blockchain And Government In Europe’ – Lessons From BLING

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Dave Fitch
'Introducing ‘Blockchain and Government in Europe’ – lessons from BLING'

BLING has just published my latest magazine – Blockchain and Government in Europe. This 84 page magazine brings together 11 interviews and 8 new blockchain use-cases to explore the state of Blockchain in Government in Europe.

Creating A Content Strategy To Support The Development Of Local Digital Innovation Cultures In Cities Across Europe – Learning From Like!

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'Creating a content strategy to support the development of local digital innovation cultures in cities across Europe – Learning from Like!'

LIKE! supported the development of local ‘innovation cultures’ in cities across Europe. Our content strategy pulled together the findings and key lessons learned into a set of 4 magazines. Learn why we took this approach

With a focus on making content accessible to a wide audience, the magazines covered key themes and showcased the value of international collaborations within the project.

How Effective Are Fake Amazon Reviews?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'How effective are fake Amazon reviews?'

Amazon is increasingly plagued by fake reviews and scams – this article in The Economist shows how sellers game Amazon.

Coronavirus, Retailing, The High Street, And The Charity Shop

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'Coronavirus, retailing, the High Street, and the Charity Shop'

Charity stores are an important part of UK High Streets – but a combination of collapsing footfall, higher costs, and the shift to online shopping all threaten the sector.

Retail Change And The End Of The House Of Fraser

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'Retail change and the end of the House of Fraser'

It seems that we’re watching the death throes of the House of Fraser – or at least of the House of Fraser brand. How much of this is a sign of the broader changes in retailing, and how much is the story of a poorly managed brand?

What Do 7,000 Job Losses At M&S Mean For The High Street?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'What do 7,000 job losses at M&S mean for the High Street?'

Marks and Spencers have announced seven thousand job losses. What does this mean for M&S and retailing more generally?

Coronavirus And The City – Landlords Vs. Retailers: Apple UK Asks Landlords For Substantial Rent Cuts

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'Coronavirus and the city – Landlords vs. Retailers: Apple UK asks landlords for substantial rent cuts'

Apple UK has allegedly asked UK landlords for substantial rent cuts. In an environment where the value of retail space is a fraction of what it was 6 months ago, should we be surprised?

Where’s The Shift To Urban Cycling Post Covid-19?

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Dave Fitch
'Where’s the shift to urban cycling post covid-19?'

The main thing stopping a significant shift towards urban cycling isn’t a lack of desire -it’s a lack of bicycles.

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