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Change by chance, by design or by stealth

Change by chance, by design or by stealth – Callaghan Innovation’s ‘birth’ far from democratic

By Peter Kerr for sticK

(sticK - 21 December 2012 ) Hypothetically speaking, say we’re all on the same page and all wanting more to happen around the innovation space – you know, spend $X here and see a clear $Y return there.

Say too there’s been a suggestion for an Advanced Technology Institute – somewhat replicated on overseas models – a better, faster link between industry needs and the country’s ability to provide clever science and tech answers.

You carry on down a path which would see the broad-brush proposals for the ATI begin to be put in place.

Then, a bit down the track, going back to a private-industry business model that allows you to pull a lever here and you observe a result there, you think, ‘nah, let’s change the way we do things totally, fundamentally’.

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http://sticknz.net/2012/12/20/change-by-chance-by-design-or-by-stealth-callaghan-innovations-birth-far-from-democratic/

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For sticK – science, technology, innovation & commercialisation KNOWLEDGE - is a new Wellington based news service concentrating on following the money from ideas to income. Contact editor Peter Kerr at peter.kerr055 @ gmail.com

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