Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the minimum conditions for the formation of an ecosystem that favours the emergence of spin-offs whose parent company is a family business. Design/methodology/approach Three family companies that have experienced processes supporting the creation...

Highlights an address made at the launch of West London TEC′s IT Skills Forum. Discusses ICL′s training policy and structure; advocates an investment in skills for the future to beat the recession.

The IT Skills Survey recently commissioned and published by West London TEC raises significant points on training gaps and needs.