Establishing Collaborations
Ideas are central to the strength of the Queensland economy. Ideas are powerful products. Unlike natural resources and machines, ideas don’t wear out. Good ideas emerge from an environment that supports collaboration: shared aims, camaraderie and rapport are just some of the features of ‘collaboration at work’. The Queensland Government will lead the way by making partnerships and strategic alliances – State-based, national or international – with the research, education and business sectors an essential element of its programs. Partnerships with small to medium enterprise will receive particular encouragement.
The reality is that most enterprise happens outside of government. The Queensland Government cannot go down this road alone: we all need to be on board. People in the business, research, education and cultural industries are essential partners in an innovative society. The Strategy’s success relies on understanding how ideas, new knowledge and skills are developed through successful collaborations and distributed by networks spreading out from these collaborations and alliances. We will invest in this community engagement, using our social capital to foster innovation and enterprise.
Last reviewed 19 January 2006