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The UK votes: what will the election result mean for British business?
The next UK general election will take place on July 4 and after 14 years of Conservative government, Labour is on course for a landslide victory with a 20-point lead predicted by opinion polls. This event will explore the factors that will shape the outcome of the upcoming general election and what business can expect. Is a Labour victory over the Conservatives inevitable? If Labour are elected, what will the new government’s priorities be? What might this bring for business and the economy? And is there a chance that the Conservatives could make a comeback and avoid defeat?
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
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Why personal conduct is a growing risk for business
Reputational risk has become as important as financial risk for business. The behaviour of business leaders can have profound repercussions on brand reputation, employee morale and shareholder trust.
What are the organisational consequences of CEO and executive misconduct? How should businesses get ahead of the curve to discourage and detect poor misconduct by their employees? And what role does the board play in the scrutiny of its executives and creating an ethical business culture?
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
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Inner mastery, outer impact: learning leadership from the inside out
At this event, Hitendra Wadhwa, professor at Columbia Business School and founder of the Mentora Institute, will explain how forming a dual connection with the inner core and outer world can lead to success. He will explain the five core energies that can help cultivate inner mastery - purpose, wisdom, growth, love and self-realisation - and how we can use simple actions to create impact and pursue success from the inside out.
Thursday, 9 May 2024
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How can companies navigate geopolitical risk?
Rarely has the geopolitical outlook been so uncertain. To navigate this unpredictability, companies must understand and mitigate the potential impact of these ever-growing geopolitical events. From cybersecurity and technology risks to the Israel-Hamas war, worsening US-China relations and the climate crisis, business leaders face effects on everything from their supply chains and operational resilience to their people and performance.
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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