Collaborative spaces such as fab labs, incubators, and coworking spaces have become a worldwide phenomenon based on their promise of fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Mature, large organizations have also tried to benefit from this by creating such spaces in-house. This paper studies a failed attempt to create one such space in a large bureaucratic ... Show More
Jan 2025
Episode 116 – Riccardo Nucci – Influenced by the lives of others: narratives of role modelling throughout the start-up process
This study uses a narrative approach to explore how role modelling unfolds throughout the start-up process. Drawing on the experiences of 25 nascent and novice entrepreneurs, we illustrate how attributes of role models, role modelling outcomes, and related mechanisms change for e ... Show More
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Feb 2025
Episode 118 – Linh Duong – ‘Start with a bold statement’ – gendered displays of confidence in entrepreneurial pitching
Existing research highlights the confident, heroic founder figure as a gendered norm in entrepreneurship. Moreover, confident behaviours and powerful speeches have been presented as key factors in delivering successful pitches. This study applies a dramaturgical approach to explo ... Show More
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Jun 2025
ICYMI: Pride Under Pressure
Jennie Glazer, CEO at Coqual, a global think tank helping companies redesign how they work and lead. A strategist, facilitator, and builder of high-performing teams, Jennie leads Coqual’s research, advisory, and insight platforms—guiding senior leaders through complexity and towa ... Show More
7m 59s
Oct 2024
Weekly podcast – Is business sustainability at a tipping point?
<p style="font-weight: 400;">This week: The first in a new state-of-sustainability series, Brendan May, business expert and founder of Robertsbridge, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the apparent current crossroads for sustainable business and why some companies are ... Show More
41m 5s
Jul 2024
EP 145: Exploring job market dynamics: non-competes, solo businesses, and work mindsets with Joel Lalgee
Join host James Mackey and his guest Joel Lalgee, host of The Realest Recruiter, as they dissect the FTC proposal to ban non-competes, weighing its impact on businesses and employees. Discover the balance between protecting business interests and fostering employee freedom, and h ... Show More
51m 52s
Dec 2024
Navigating the ESG and Sustainability Landscape Part 2
<p>As the global push for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and sustainability gains momentum, CFOs face the challenge of translating complex mandates into actionable strategies that simultaneously satisfy regulators, investors, and the company's bottom line.< ... Show More
27m 52s
Oct 22
How Business Leaders Can Help Solve the World’s Toughest Problems
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School, believes the world demands a new kind of business leader. She says so-called “advanced leaders” work inside and outside their companies to tackle big issues such as climate change, public health, and social inequality. S ... Show More
23m 56s
Nov 2024
Navigating the ESG and Sustainability Landscape Part 1
<p>As the global push for ESG and sustainability gains momentum, CFOs find themselves translating complex mandates into actionable strategies that satisfy regulators, investors, and the bottom line alike.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklumsdontaylor/" t ... Show More
28m 3s
Sep 2
Talking Heads – Sustainability, bending, but not breaking
The global landscape is witnessing a significant shift in sustainability strategies, influenced by political pressures and economic realities. Recent months have been a challenging period with sustainability action under considerable pressure.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: h ... Show More
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