It was great to host an online discussion based on the “2020 Business and Charity Relationships Report”  –  looking at how to improve the quality of relationships between businesses and community (with a focus on employee volunteer initiatives). Panel: Michelle Kitney – CEO olunteering NZJohanna Hattingh – Genesis EnergySarah Woollard – CEO Anxiety NZMichael Hiltoin – Director Three […]

You are often referred to as ‘not-for-profit’ organisations but I prefer a friend’s description of ‘for-high-impact’ organisations (thank you @Kerry Topp).

I’m aware our most vulnerable members of society will be struggling the most right now. I wanted to reach out and a) see how you were doing but also b) hear from you on what you and your team are noticing.

Let’s talk about the concept of ‘connection’ and the opportunity for organisations to get better at connecting with their communities – in order to (genuinely) fulfil sustainability intentions, remain competitive, provide a sense of purpose….. let alone do the right thing. More and more the world is encouraging corporates to join the dots between themselves,

At the moment I’m getting lots of “what is it that you actually do?” and on reflection, the best way to answer, is with a story. Some will hear leadership development, some will hear corporate social responsibility, essentially I’m talking about sustainable business.

A brief update on how we’ve been creating business value and social value so far in 2018

Our Connected Leadership model takes the well-established development focus areas of ‘self’, ‘others’ and ‘business’ and adds a fourth element: Society. With the increasing importance of purpose in business (at last!), not to mention the onus on leaders to run businesses that are responsible and sustainable (in all its senses) and for their organisations to