Cluster training workshop Autumn 2013

Program : 31st of Oct. to 1st of November 2013 Venue: Oxford Research, Falkoner Alle 20, 5th floor 2000 Frederiksberg – Copenhagen Denmark

A brief introduction to Oxford Research Oxford Research is a Scandinavian based knowledge company focusing on the areas of industrial and regional development and welfare. Within these areas, we work with knowledge and innovation systems, development of municipalities and regions, and social, educational, and labour market policies. Oxford Research carries out evaluations and analyses, and offers strategic consultancy. We combine academic depth, excellent communication and strategic understanding. •

The company p y was founded byy Dr. Kim Møller in 1995.

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The company started in Copenhagen and branches were established in Norway (Kristiansand) in 2004, in Sweden (Stockholm) in 2010 and in Finland (Kotka) in 2012.

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The core competencies are within innovation, regional development, clustering, labour market, education, competence development and social affairs.

Our cluster work Since 1995, 1995 Oxford Research have been involved in the analysis, analysis evaluations, evaluations and development of clusters. clusters However, the founder and president of Oxford Research, Dr. Kim Møller, worked with cluster development as early as in the 1980s, when he formed part of Michael Porter’s global research team that developed the cluster model. Today, Oxford Research has established a dedicated cluster team consisting of internal expertise and partner organisations. We are and have been involved in a number of trans regional and European cluster projects, including: • • • • •

International Cluster Development Courses for cluster managers and policy makers since 2006 Cluster Study Trips to Denmark for international clients since 2009 EU Cluster Policy Mapping for the European Cluster Observatory Cluster case studies for the European Commission Cluster Case studies for Eurofound

In Scandinavia, our cluster work includes: • • • • • •

Baseline study for the Norwegian Centre of Expertise programme Evaluation of the ARENA programme Monitoring of Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster Monitoring of CenSec - the Danish defence and security cluster Cluster mapping and strategy development for Copenhagen Finance IT Region Strategy development for Offshore Center Denmark – the Danish offshore cluster

Purpose off the h programme  Create understanding about cluster development as a tool for innovation and regional development.  Give Gi you iinsight i ht into i t accumulated l t d knowledge k l d on how h tto workk with ith cluster l t development in praxis.  To equip q p yyou with ppractical tools and methods for cluster development p and cluster management  Discuss and reflect on cluster facilitation  Network N t k andd share h experiences i andd kknowledge l d with ith other th cluster l t ffacilitators ilit t andd policy makers  Have fun!

The h Speakers S k Dr. Kim Møller, CEO Oxford Group Dr. Kim Møller has worked intensively with cluster development since the 1980s, when he formed part of Michael Porter’s global research team that developed the cluster model. Kim was then director of the Institute for International Economy at Copenhagen Business School In 1995, School. 1995 Kim established Oxford Research and over the years has developed the company into a leading Scandinavian knowledge provider concerning clusters and cluster development. Kim has been involved in most of Oxford Research's larger cluster related project as well as cluster courses. Today, Kim Møller is CEO of Oxford Group and president of Oxford Research. Research Furthermore, Furthermore he is certified trainer and facilitator for Oxford Leadership Academy, where he facilitates strategy development processes for larger companies in Scandinavia and Europe.

Harald Furre, CEO Oxford Research Norway Harald Furre leads the Norwegian part of Oxford Research. He has worked with innovation and industrial development for 20 years – especially with clusters in recent years. Harald has been in charge of several evaluations of cluster programmes and initiatives and has developed specialised cluster evaluation and monitoring systems. Harald was also in charge of Oxford Research’s mapping of cluster policies, programmes and initiatives as a part of the European Cluster Observatory financed by the European Commission. Furthermore, Harald often works with evaluations of research and innovation programmes for both Nordic and international clients such as the EU Commission.

G Guest Speaker S k at the h cluster l course 2013 Rune Rasmussen R R – Head H d off Copenhagen C h Cl t h Cleantech Cluster’s secretariat Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster was started in 2009 as a partner t b d project based j t launched l h d by b leading l di D i h Danish cleantech companies, research institutions and public organisations. With a total funding of 19 million Euros from The Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark Region Zealand and the European Union CCC is designed to be one of the most powerful clusters in Europe. Rune will share with us his experiences in building up the ambitious cluster initiative, the challenges in bringing large and small companies, companies university researchers and 12 different institutions and organisations together, CCC’s success in bringing Copenhagen in the very forefront of the international cleantech scene and their work in sustainingg the cluster initiative after public funds run out…

The h 10 steps cluster l development d l model d l In creating clusters and innovative networks it is crucial to create collaborative successes and tangible results at an early stage. Oxford Research’s cluster development process - Ten steps to cluster dynamics carefully takes you through the cluster development process step by step and introduces you on how to move from a clump of companies and organisations to a competitive cluster with a strong culture of cooperation and innovation. Our cluster courses are based on the 10 step model as well as our experiences and knowledge from our diverse cluster work. In designing the course, we have naturally also listened to the insight and good ideas from the more than 250 participants at our past cluster development courses. The course will be an interactive process where discussion and group work will take point of departure in participants own clusters and cluster initiatives and participants will have the opportunity to work with own cluster strategies and action plans.

Programme day 1 09.00 Arrival – Coffee and croissants 09.30 Workshop opening Clusters: What & Why, Cl ster de Cluster development elopment process

15.00 Guest Speaker: p Rune Rasmussen – Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster How to build and manage on of Europe’s largest and most ambitious cluster initiatives? Challenges, results and successes Building a self sustainable cluster organisation for the future

10.15 Cluster development process St 1. Step 1 Is I there th a cluster l t ? Step 2. Analysing reality

16.30 Summing Up

12 00 Lunch 12.00 L h

Social evening programme:

13.00 Cluster development process ( ti d) (continued) Step 3: Leadership search Step 4. The vision

17.30: Guided walking g tour in medieval Copenhagen NB! Remember walking shoes and warm clothes.

14.45 Break

19.30: Dinner & networking

P Programme d day 2 8 45 Coffee and croissants 8.45

12 00 Lunch 12.00

9.00 Cluster development process (continued) Step 5: Milestones Step 6. Profitable actions

13.00 Cluster development process (continued) Step 9. Future strategy Step 10. Checking-up

10.45 Break

14.30: Break

11.00 11 00 Cluster development process (continued) Step 7. Set-up the structure Step 88. Look into details

14.45 14 45 Mobilising for cluster development; Role of the Cluster Facilitator Activities in cluster initiatives 15.45 Conclusions 16 30 Workshop 16.30 W k h close l

Registration Registration enquiries should be directed to Jakob Stoumann . Participation fee will be invoiced after registration. For further information, please contact Jakob Stoumann at [email protected] // +45 33 69 13 12

Price Registration fee is 1200 Euros excl. vat Fee includes course materials, lunches as well as guided city walk and dinner on the first day. Hotel stays are paid and booked individually. We recommend Radisson Falconeer Hotel just opposite from the course venue.