One of the greatest challenges to creating value in existing and new markets is to overcome the specter of failure. Instituting a culture of risk-taking is the growth engine for creativity. Developing such a culture requires changes in mindset, leadership strategies, policies, and supporting infrastructures. This session will bring perspective to the role of risk-taking on strategic leadership, value creation infrastructure and innovation.

KEY ISSUES 

1. What are the typical infrastructure impediments to becoming a leader in the 21st Century?

2. Is failure ever a driver for infrastructure reform or success?

3. How has scenario planning helped governments envision the “infrastructure of the future”? Is Dubai a model for successful execution?

4. What are the incentives for the major multinational brands to help governments realize the infrastructure scenario?

5. Has the U.S. and European ICT infrastructure reached a point where multinationals must look at Asia and MENA for innovations?

6. To what extent are the U.S. and Europe offshoring ICT infrastructure innovation to emerging nations?

7. What does that mean for the future of infrastructure?