What is Purpose and Do Your People Have Enough of It?
The global challenges we face are increasing people’s desire to make a difference and act with a greater sense of purpose, however for many it feels out of reach because they lead busy and [...]
5 Steps for Putting Corporate Purpose Into Practice
Corporate purpose unlocks performance, resilience and competitive gains, as evidenced by a study of 28 high-performing companies that found ‘purpose’ was central to their ability to overcome [...]
By Phil Preston
Posted How Walmart Links Purpose with Profitability
With more than half a trillion dollars in revenue, it’s worth looking at Walmart’s approach to linking purpose with profits, which is about going beyond ‘doing good’ for [...]
By Phil Preston
In Collaboration, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value, Designing Solutions, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork
Posted 7 Big Trends that Coronavirus is Accelerating
In times of turmoil we must look through the noise and see the trends that will shape our future. Crises are not new, however this one is truly systemic and will be the defining global event for [...]
By Phil Preston
In Collaboration, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value, Designing Solutions, Innovation, Leadership
Posted 7 Big Social Trends that Coronavirus is Accelerating
[THIS BLOG HAS BEEN UPDATED & REPUBLISHED] In times of turmoil we have to look through the noise and identify the social trends that will significantly shape our future. Crises are not new, [...]
By Phil Preston
In Collaboration, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value, Designing Solutions, Innovation, Leadership
Posted We Need to Talk About Purpose
The coronavirus pandemic is a not-so-subtle reminder that healthy company profits are a byproduct of a healthy society, and vice versa, highlighting that purpose is no longer a decorative [...]
By Phil Preston
Posted Boosting Partnership Value for Corporate Foundations
Just about every large corporation has a foundation, however they don’t always get the most value out of their charity partners, nor do the charity partners get the best out of them either, [...]
Extracting Value from Supply Chains is About Avoiding Win-Lose Outcomes
Managing supply chains can easily default to a contractual or transactional process, however for many businesses it’s becoming a more strategic and high stakes activity. There are [...]
Lessons in the Language of Leadership from the Humble Barcode
What lessons does the humble barcode hold for the language of leadership? When you scan your groceries at the supermarket, it’s the barcode that makes it possible. First used on [...]
By Phil Preston
Posted Three Ways Employers Can Support Mental Health Challenges
According to SANE Australia, 45 per cent of people will be affected by mental health challenges during their working lives. This means it’s very likely that you or someone you know will be [...]
