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How to design successful economic zones
First published on the website of our podcast, LED Confidential . David and Mike are joined on LED Confidential by Pete Tyler, Professor...
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Mike Spicer
May 11, 20222 min read
5 things you need to know about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
What you need to know about the replacement for European structural and investment funds in the UK
Mike Spicer
Feb 21, 20229 min read
How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
European funding for economic development is being replaced in the UK. Here's what local areas need to do.
Mike Spicer
Jan 31, 20222 min read
5 UK business trends to watch in 2022
The top business trends for UK economic developers to watch in 2022
Mike Spicer
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Prepare for tough committee hearings the right way
How to prepare for high-stakes professional encounters using your 'Evil Twin'
Mike Spicer
Sep 24, 20212 min read
How to write winning bids for UK government funding competitions
How to win at government funding competitions - write the perfect bid
Mike Spicer
Aug 24, 20212 min read
5 tips on pitching effective Budget submissions into government
How to pitch spending and reform proposals to government
Mike Spicer
Jul 15, 20212 min read
5 tips for post-COVID local economic recovery plans
Local economic recovery plans must embrace uncertainty. Here’s how
Mike Spicer
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Beware the 5 sins of local economic development strategy
Local economic development strategies must avoid these pitfalls to be effective
Mike Spicer
May 4, 20212 min read
5 tips for business membership groups on climate action campaigns
Trade bodies can unite members with effective campaigns for climate action. Here’s how
Mike Spicer
Apr 8, 20212 min read
5 tips for local economic assessments of COVID-19
Good local economic assessments guide decision making. But how to account for the unique circumstances of COVID?
Mike Spicer
Feb 26, 20212 min read
5 tips for business groups on writing public policy manifestos
Done right, manifestos increase the policy impact that trade bodies have for their members. Here's how to write them
Mike Spicer
Jan 29, 20212 min read
5 post-COVID socio-economic trends to watch in 2021
Coronavirus forced us to adapt to new realities in 2020. But how will this change economies and societies over the long term?
Mike Spicer
Jan 13, 20212 min read
5 ways the post-COVID economy may impact personal resilience
Post-COVID economic recoveries present new risks to the wellbeing and personal resilience of workers
Mike Spicer
May 6, 20205 min read
Setting policy priorities in the age of Coronavirus: industry groups
How to revise public policy documents, campaigns and area strategies in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic
Mike Spicer
Mar 15, 20205 min read
When public policy changes fast, how can membership associations stay in front?
Stay flexible, take the 'air-traffic control' approach to priorities and build your knowledge base
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