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Tweetwise: Leadership books by women
It was a confessional question on a Wednesday afternoon which led to an unexpected and positive exchange on Twitter.
The ABCs of High Impact Leadership
It’s September – back to school time for many families. As kids, some of us struggled to learn our ABCs or their equivalent. We know it takes lots of effort and guidance from both patient teachers and loving elders.
The future we want requires leaders who can communicate for influence and impact
In times of crisis, we often see how people really show up – through what they say and do, of course, and the questions they ask.
Fact or fiction? Why the truth of a brand’s story is in the doing
In my old PR days, we used a story device called ‘fact or fiction’. It helped separate myth from reality. When my career shifted into working with businesses that wanted to have a positive impact
Seeing is believing: how experiential learning can inspire leaders to tackle global challenges
Zoë Arden discusses the power of personal experiences in igniting commitment to change – and shares key steps for individuals who want to implement a strong sustainability agenda within their organisation.
How can we achieve high-impact leadership? The role of experiential learning
CISL Fellow Zoë Arden discusses the power of personal experiences in igniting commitment towards meaningful change, and shares key steps individuals can take to identify issues and lead action towards a strong sustainability agenda within their organisation.
High Impact Leadership online short course
I am the convenor and head tutor of this Cambridge University Institute for Sustainability Leadership course.
What I Have Learnt: Kavita Prakash-Mani, WWF
Kavita Prakash-Mani is Practice Leader, Markets at WWF. Previously she was the founder and executive director of Grow Asia, Global Head, Food Security Agenda at Syngenta International and Executive Director at SustainAbility.
What I Have Learnt: Lessons from Our Network
We have often featured in Radar the perspectives and learnings of people who have worked in the sustainability field, whether that be in business, civil society, policy or academia.
Rewiring leadership: The future we want, the leadership we need
Businesses face unprecedented change from social and environmental challenges, technical innovation and business model innovation. There is growing public expectation and a commercial case for businesses to shape and lead the change we need for a better future
Building leaders for long-term business performance
This report which I co-authored, examines how multinational companies are equipping employees with the skills, knowledge and values to grow businesses for the long term. It deepens our understanding of how companies are defining
In Focus: The Centre for Global Equality
Sitting in the eaves of her office at the Centre for Global Equality (CGE) in an historic building in Cambridge, Director Dr Lara Allen talks about how she is motivated to find ways of connecting the intellectual powerhouse
What I Have Learnt: Robin Willoughby Oxfam
Robin Willoughby is Head of Food and Climate Policy and Campaigns. He has previously led Oxfam International’s Agriculture investment policy and advocacy portfolio and was a consultant researcher on food and environmental security at Chatham House.
Meet Our Network: Liz Williams, BT
Liz Williams is responsible for BT Group’s tech literacy programme and its education strategies. She is chair of Good Things Foundation, the UK’s largest digital participation charity, which has just celebrated helping its two millionth learner.
What I Have Learnt: Richard Burrett
Richard Burrett is a Partner at Earth Capital Partners LLP, a sustainability focused investment group. He has spent over 30 years working in international finance and at ABN AMRO played a key role in developing the Equator Principles. He is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
In the Spotlight: Crowdfunding Solar Power, M&S Energy
How is a company that is in the business of selling bras and knickers looking to its customers to help meet renewable energy commitments? Zoë Arden speaks to Lydia Hopton, Property Plan A Project Manager at M&S, to find out.
Meet Our Network: Dr Steve Waygood Aviva
Dr Steve Waygood leads the global investment team at Aviva Investors. He co-founded the Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative and the Corporate Responsibility Reporting Coalition.