In other areas, there is a tradition of rugged independence. Getting firms to overcome their independence and secrecy and seeing the benefits of collaboration can be more challenging. Being able to find the added value . Ultimately, a sector program succeeds by being able to add enough value to its member s products or services that these firms survive and grow. Having quality staff .
Staff are critical.
They often need to be able to work across different cultures, build broad partnerships, deliver useful services, get their industries to prepare for the future, involve business leaders, be creative and entrepreneurial, and cut through red tape.