In this engaging panel discussion, experts and B Corp leaders will explore how organisations can cultivate workspaces that foster both happiness and high performance. From attracting the right talent to empowering employees to thrive, the conversation will delve into strategies for creating a culture that nurtures well-being, supports personal growth, and drives innovation. 

In conversation with Bleddyn Harris, Head of People and Culture at B Lab our panelists will share best practices for building inclusive, purpose-driven environments where teams are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with the values of a certified B Corporation. 

Foong Ng - Founder and CEO of Matchable
Lucy Ronan - Senior Sustainabilty Manager of Octopus Group
Sally Pritchett - CEO of Something Big
Annalise Lewis, Founder of Manifesto
Maddy Jacobs, Senior People Manager at smol
Elena Monserrate - Head of Experience at Uncommon

This workshop explores how business leaders can drive purpose-led change initiatives that truly endure within their organisations. We'll delve into the often-overlooked aspect of cultural integration and examine how leadership mindset is the make or break tipping point of a change initiatives success.

Key Topics

• The blindspot of cultural integration in change initiatives

• Top-down, bottom-up and the frozen middle

• Leadership mindset as the make-or-break factor for sustainable change

• Applying Theory U principles to conscious leadership

• Leveraging archetypes and narrative coaching for mindset shifts

Speaking on The Blindspot of Industrialised Thinking in Purpose-led Business.

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x+why partner with B Lab UK to host a 4-session programme designed to help you complete your B Impact Assessment with expert support.

In an era where businesses wield unprecedented influence, their choices can either perpetuate disparities or pave the way for inclusive, sustainable solutions. Today's most pressing issues—climate change, inequality, and systemic racism—are exacerbated by a business model that externalises its costs, leaving society to bear the burden.

Join Annalise Lewis and Chris Marquis as they explore this critical issue and discuss actionable strategies for businesses to operate authentically and accountably. Chris, author of the award-winning Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism, will share insights from his upcoming book, due in spring 2024.

This enlightening talk is essential for anyone committed to a fair and equitable business landscape. Discover how companies can truly be part of the solution to our global challenges.

Hear from the unlikely lads and lasses making their mark and driving change, and how you can follow in their footsteps.

Influencers across different fields of good business share their journey, as well as tips and tricks. A journey through new thinking in business – focusing on sustainability, design and creativity.

We finish the session with a spoken word piece by Dorcas Seb to summarise what we’ve heard.

Emilie Stephenson – Force for Good Leader, Innocent

William Pearson – Co-Founder, Ocean Bottle

Annalise Lewis – Co-Founder, Pentameter

Dorcas Seb – Poet and Performer

From Culture Liverpool + Hemingway Design

Annalise Lewis and B Lab UK are joined by multi-award winning business Professor Christopher Marquis about the vital role of business in guiding us towards a more positive, equitable economic system and future.

Christopher provides a meticulously thought through case and call to action to transform capitalism. His core message is that all businesses can be positively changed, even transformed, by using the tools and processes created by the B Corp movement.

Annalise will present an introduction to B Corp Certification.

Annalise runs a series of Introduction to B Corp events, joined by a variety of industry specialists.

• Sustainable Apparel - with Olivia Sprinkel (brains behind H&M Sustainablity Strategy)

• Diversity + Systemic Change - with author Dr. Jude Smith Rachele from Abundant Sun

• B Corp Neighbourhood - with Ethos Magazine and Baltic Creative

• UN SDGs - with Colin Curtis at TBL Services

Launching discussions in the North on what is Ethical Business.

A dynamic session featuring a series of engaging talks from prominent leaders in the field of sustainable business practices. Begin the day with registration, networking, and a light lunch, followed by:

• A welcome introduction by Claire Ebrey, IoD North West and Isle of Man Regional Director.

• Insightful presentations by industry experts including Kate Sandle from B Lab UK, Blandine Stefani of Danone Dairy UK, and Deirdre McNally from Brew Tea Company.

• A special segment by Annalise Lewis, change consultant, discussing innovative strategies in systemic change.

• Insights from Alex Beasley, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Patagonia Europe, on leading sustainable initiatives.

Item or forward looking, 21st Century businesses, organisational culture has become one of the most important factors in the success, growth & happiness of your business. Exciting developments in the emerging science of change can help you improve brand engagement, talent retention, sales performance, digital transformation - even well-being at work.

WHAT YOU GET OUT OF THE SESSION

• Introduction to The New Science of Change

• Unlocking your brand's 'higher purpose'

• How to align your people with your mission

• 'Happiness' Vs meaningful work

• How to build a culture of confidencedescription