talent maketh the city

Tuesday 25th January 2011

“Talent” is that thin layer on the top that makes all the difference. Incapable of precise definition, it is a small group of people, based on raw ability not worth or wealth, that make a massive difference, creating both monetary and social capital, building firms and communities, providing both the drive and glue that make things happen. I spoke today at an event designed to flag what we are doing in manchester to attract these flighty individuals. Politically difficult – as why should we spend brain power on people that don’t even live here – but vital, the clear message is: we want you. Read the report here