Welcome

As we march into 2022, we invariably feel compelled to make a New Year’s resolution. For those who have the responsibility of managing a business, such moments of contemplation may also create inspirational triggers for what the future might hold for their enterprise.

In this issue, IKE CEO Professor Sa'ad Sam Medhat explores how embracing new behaviours and unconventional ideas can help to invigorate your organisation with innovation and advance your business goals.

Artificial intelligence remains a topic at the forefront of business leaders’ minds. In this issue, we find out which trends and developments in AI technology are keeping CEOs on their toes, how other disruptive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality play into this, and how AI continues to push technological boundaries in sectors such as healthcare and logistics.

We also hear from two organisations that have recently received the IKE’s Investor in Innovations Standard Accreditation: Birmingham City University Professor Julian Beer tells us about the vital role universities will play in post-pandemic recovery, and the UK Ministry of Defence’s director for defence innovation Clare Cameron tells us about the technological innovations supporting the work of the armed forces.

Susanne Hauner, publisher

As we march into 2022, we invariably feel compelled to make a New Year’s resolution. For those who have the responsibility of managing a business or a function, such moments of contemplation also create inspirational triggers for what the future might hold for their business.

In this issue, IKE CEO Professor Sa'ad Sam Medhat explores how embracing new behaviours and unconventional ideas can help to invigorate your organisation with innovation and advance your business goals.

Artificial intelligence remains a topic at the forefront of business leaders’ minds. In this issue, we find out which trends and developments in AI technology are keeping CEOs on their toes, how other disruptive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality play into this, and how AI continues to push technological boundaries in sectors such as healthcare and logistics.

We also hear from two organisations that have recently received the IKE’s Investor in Innovations Standard Accreditation: Birmingham City University Professor Julian Beer tells us about the vital role universities will play in post-pandemic recovery, and the UK Ministry of Defence’s director for defence innovation Clare Cameron tells us about the technological innovations supporting the work of the armed forces.

Susanne Hauner, publisher