I was contacted by “Mark” recently who was somewhat desperate to improve collaboration across the business he works in. As we talked it through, it became clear the owners lack the vision and mindset needed to support the change he seeks. Without it, people are...
Why Move Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
Companies once regarded corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs as a means for maintaining their licence to operate, but that's now changing. At the recent Australian Food & Grocery Council Future Leaders event in Sydney, I was asked to shake up thinking...
A Guide to Shared Value Measurement: Blending Economic and Social Benefits
After co-presenting a masterclass in Sydney earlier this year, Andrew Hamilton and I created a resource for shared value measurement - the topic that everyone wanted to talk more about. The Measurement Task and Its Challenges As a relatively new lens used for...
How to Build a Collaborative Business
With the global population growing by 5 billion over the past 100 years and the resulting strains on our natural resources, you'd be brave to argue against the assertion that companies must work more collaboratively. The trend is inevitable. International management...




