Staying true to purpose: how individuals can drive transformative change in business and beyond
31 July 2019 – Following the launch of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's new interdisciplinary centres to accelerate the transformation to a sustainable economy, Alice Spencer reflects on her experiences delivering executive education programmes for senior leaders tasked with driving these transformations.
10 questions to ask when aligning purpose and strategy
28 June – Ben Kellard, Director of Business Strategy, CISL, explores the challenges of aligning purpose and strategy with the transition that is required to enable a business to succeed into the future.
More of the same simply isn't enough
28 June 2019 – Dame Polly Courtice reveals how one of the world's leading hubs for green business thinking is preparing for the next phase of rapid corporate transformation
Five common challenges faced by social entrepreneurs
CISL Faculty Dr Nicky Dee and Lisa Smith have been involved with the Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards since the Awards began in 2013. As well as being lead faculty for the accelerator programme, Nicky and Lisa work closely with every winner to provide mentoring for them and their businesses. Here Nicky shares her insights into the challenges facing young innovators seeking to use their initiatives to create positive change.
Our shifting view of business
30 May – In the first of his blog series, Ben Kellard, Director of Business Strategy, CISL, considers the evolution of business perspectives and responsibilities - and the role of leadership in delivering sustainable, future-fit strategies.
