1. Dont Just Change the World Improve It! Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 2. A Brief History Lesson This region has changed the world The North-West is the birthplace of the industrial revolution Liverpool built the 1 st commercial wet dock First passenger railway connected Liverpool and Manchester Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 3. Todays Challenges Climate Change Community Economy Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 4. You have to ask yourself, are we working on the right things? Tim OReilly, Web2.0 Expo keynote Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com Photo: flickr.comphotosadders2961984289 5. But Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 6. ButI Dont Have the Money Grants Venture Capital Consulting services on the side Be imaginative Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 7. ButI Dont Have the Skills Find people who have the skills Learn the skills Skills are over-rated Successful projects need more than just technical skills Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 8. Give Yourself Permission Take responsibility Dont wait for approval from others Yes, we can Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 9. We Can Make a Difference Act Now Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 10. We Can Make a Difference Therell Never Be a Perfect Time Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 11. We Can Make a Difference Dont Waste Time Complaining Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 12. We Can Make a Difference Sooner You Act, the Sooner Things Will Get Better Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com 13. We Can Make a Difference Adrian McEwen - www.mcqn.com Photo: John McKerrell - flickr.comphotos52127104@N003088617051
