It's like a fight or flight reflex: businesses have two options in a crisis and what they choose determines their survival. We examine the characteristics of "pivot" companies vs. "panic" companies, to learn what works and what doesn’t.
Date: Thursday 9 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 09:00am
Experts have said that the next 10 weeks of innovation during crisis will determine the next 10 years of business. How can you make sure that you’re spending it doing the right thing?
Date: Friday 17 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 09:00am
Well-loved British brands are stepping up to serve during COVID-19, with some opening mini supermarkets and others transforming their supply chain. How can your business see the opportunity to help?
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 09:00am
It’s a critical time for all businesses and, if used well, technology can be the second workforce stepping in to help. We find out the secret to automating your business so you can focus on innovation.
Date: Thursday 23 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 09:00am
"The last thing we need right now is a vision," said Lou Gerstner when he took on the role of CEO at IBM. It was met with gasps - but it gave the company a new sense of urgency. When it comes to strategy, how do you know when to deconstruct what exists and start afresh?
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 09:00am
Many businesses over the years have responded in new and often ingenious ways to crisis. We look at some of the best stories of businesses responding quickly and effectively to change, to answer the question: what does it actually look like to pivot?
Date: Thursday 30 April 2020
Time: 08:15am - 9:00am
It's been 6 weeks since lockdown was announced. Remote working has become the new normal, but for many it holds many barriers. What are some of the lessons for keeping people motivated at this time, and what are the areas that still need work?
Date: Tuesday 5 May 2020
Time: 08:15am - 9:00am
Getting an accurate picture through data is a critical component of responding to change. As the crisis evolves, the thirst for information is challenging established data practices and sources. We examine what organisations can learn from some of the key debates around credibility of data, and the different interpretations of "the truth" emerging as we learn more about COVID-19.
Date: Thursday 7 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
With the country in crisis, many employees are being hit hard. Refugees are hit harder, with 70% of them facing income losses as a result of coronavirus. We are joined by Charlie Fraser, co-founder of The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network, to explore how community can be a stronghold for many people at this time.
Date: Tuesday 12 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Getting an accurate picture through data is critical to innovation, yet organisations struggle to share information and collaborate, missing out on opportunities to drive lasting change in their sectors. With the credibility of data practices very much in the news, we explore how collaboration can lead to truth and trust in data.
Date: Thursday 14 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Blockbuster. Toys 'R' Us. Yahoo. Time and time again, leaders are often the ones blamed for the fall of an organisation. At a time that demands quick response and strong leadership, we explore the qualities of a great leader that will carry a business through a period of uncertainty.
Date: Tuesday 19 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
In 2020, 40% of disruptors claim to have "digital in our DNA". It's no surprise that digital readiness is inherently linked to the ability to respond and innovate, but as everything around us changes, the components of digital strategy are being reprioritised. We hear from a digital expert on what matters and what doesn't in today's climate.
Date: Thursday 21 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
"This moment will make people think creatively and think ahead," said Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, this month. With many businesses transforming how their products are delivered to stay afloat, we look at what it actually means to pivot effectively during crisis.
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2020
Time: 08:15am - 9:00am
To bring the series to a close, we challenge the seductive notion of a ‘new normal’. Mark Cliffe, Global Head of New Horizons Hub, ING Bank, discusses what structural shifts might occur in response to the pandemic and how businesses need to radically rethink the way they look at the world in order to carve out a positive future.
Date: Thursday 28 May 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
When we say "innovation", we could mean anything from creating a new product to transforming a process to having cool ideas. We kick off the series with a deepdive into what innovation actually means, and how it can be a tool for pivoting during this time.
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Data is essential to understanding and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, but how it's collected and used raises some challenging ethical questions over privacy. We explore what the pandemic is teaching us about our relationship with data, and how these conundrums will play out over the long term.
Date: Thursday 11 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
It is a common misconception that only the young and agile can achieve high-growth: the average age on Fortune’s 2019 list of fastest-growing companies is 38 years old. We delve into the secrets behind high-growth in an uncertain world.
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Businesses today are forced into a balancing act: teams are facing budget cuts, while customer needs are evolving. We examine the pressure points on innovation teams and how to innovate with what you have.
Date: Thursday 18 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
How do you deliver the best possible digital experience in exceptional circumstances? We explore how to focus on what matters to customers in a world where priorities are shifting, and how to formulate the optimal digital response.
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the World Wide Web, is among the advocates of a newer, freer internet - one that allows people to communicate without relying on tech giants that profit from their data. We look into the privacy concerns and the ethics behind Web 3.0, and examine the impact on big tech.
Date: Thursday 25 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
World figures from Mikhail Gorbachev to Sundar Pichai to Bill Gates have pronounced the crisis as an opportunity to look toward building a more inclusive, sustainable economy. But what does that involve, and who should drive it?
Date: Tuesday 30 June 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Disruptive innovation: sometimes positive, sometimes negative, almost always a force for lasting change. We talk about what disruption looks like in different contexts, and whether you can 'do' disruption positively.
Date: Thursday 2 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
With remote working as the norm, the internet is flooded with tips to be more productive while at home. But being productive has two components: the people and the technology. We examine how to achieve the perfect meld of bot and human to achieve ultimate productivity.
Date: Thursday 9 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 14 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Thursday 23 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Thursday 30 July 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 4 August 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
What can we learn from entrepreneurs past and present? In the first episode of this new series, we examine what entrepreneur thinking is and what we can do with it in larger organisations.
Date: Tuesday 1 September 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Entrepreneurs can spot a gap in the market from a mile off, and know how to create a product to fill it. But what if you already have a product? We examine creative ways to execute effective product pivots and how to know when you need one.
Date: Tuesday 8 September 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Building a great product is all about understanding your customer as much as possible... and it's never been more important. In this episode, we look at how to make the most of your consumer knowledge in changing times.
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
What does purpose vs. profit actually mean in practice? In this first episode of our new series, we explore how purpose-driven actions can add value to your organisation, beyond the financial.
Date: Tuesday 6 October 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Sustainability is at the top of the agenda in almost every sector of our economy. How can businesses keep sustainable practices and climate action at the forefront of their day-to-day operations?
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Diversity, gender equality and community impact all make up the human element in business. This episode is about exploring the impact businesses can have on communities, customers and employees alike.
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
In this final episode, we wrap up our series by exploring how every organisation has a role to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. What does this look like when industries come together to drive change?
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2020
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
