Report on Global Business 2020

							Report on Global Business 20/20
       Global Business Summit
                   May 26, 2009


        Global Business 20/20 – Premier Partners




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Global Business 20/20
 Launched May 2008
 Objective is to answer these fundamental questions:
     What must we do to ensure the success of Canadian
     businesses in global markets?
     Which actions should we prioritize?
 Cross-country consultations
 Led by CME, Canada’s largest trade and industry association, in
     partnership with key national, provincial and local
     stakeholders



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Global Business 20/20
 Regional Consultations
  21 roundtable meetings from coast to coast gathering with over 250
 business executives engaged in international business and some of
 their business partners.
  Extensive discussions to understand the challenges, opportunities,
 trends and business strategies affecting the success of Canadian
 businesses in global markets; identifying avenues for solutions.
 Global Business Summit
 Building Our Vision for the Future
  Additional consultations through surveys and meetings (online and
 face-to-face) to answer the strategic questions we’ve identified in each
 of the five priority areas.
  Final plan of action                                                     3
Regional Consultations – Issues Discussed
 Challenges that confront Canadian exporters
 Opportunities that lie before Canadian businesses in global
   markets
 Main trends that affect international trade and the
   competitiveness of Canadian businesses on the global stage
 Winning strategies for companies and their business partners




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A Changing Global Business Environment
  Global markets for products, services, investment, technology,
   knowledge, and skilled personnel
  Increasing competition and business opportunities
  Global value chains & business partnerships
  Integrated business model aimed at specific customer
   solutions
  Requires integrated global support structure




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6 main issues emerge from discussions:
 1. Global Business Development
 2. Labour and Skills Development
 3. Strengthening Business Capabilities
 4. Support from Industry Partners
 5. Economic Conditions
 6. Financing



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Building Our Vision for the Future
 Global Business 20/20
    We want your input and expertise to answer these questions
  Additional consultations in coming weeks through:
      Online surveys
      Online and face-to-face meetings
    Final plan of action
  Visit our website to learn more:


                 www.global-business.ca
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