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How to prepare for strategy
Sometimes you get a little gem of a gig. That's what the consultancy I'm undertaking with and on behalf of 185 and The Common Lot in Norwich is. As is the norm, they're fantastically busy and passionate in what they do, wanting to bring value to their local community...
Podbite #10
If you're an East Anglian local you may have heard of the stupendous Noise Solution CIC. As a latent musician myself, it brings me great joy to see what Simon and the team do at Noise Solution by taking a truly evidence-based approach to tackle the epidemic of our age...
When is a strategy not a strategy?
When it’s an operational plan, when it’s neither ambitious nor credible and when it lacks measurable objectives that align with the organisation’s mission. With so many options available, it's impossible to pick the perfect strategy. A rule of thumb though, like so...
Podbite #9
The mention of a drunk solicitor in this 30 second podbite from Adrian Ashton, the second of two, may surprise some. If you're as up on Community Interest Companies and social enterprises in general, then it will come as no surprise at all. The serious point...
Podbite #8
Not many people get two podbites! Somehow Adrian Ashton managed it. If you know Adrian, you'll also know why. What Adrian doesn't know (and mildly despise) about Community Interest Companies (CICs) isn't worth knowing. As someone who has run, by some measures a...
Podbite #7
If you're in East Anglia, there's every chance you know the marketing expert that is Ben Handford. Ben has a passion for marketing that is equalled only by his passion for mental health support. I asked Ben what he made of charities that do marketing well and invited...
Re-imagine Norwich – developing strategy
You may not have heard of Re-imagine Norwich, or Doughnut Economics as it was. Having been part of their reading group, as an arts graduate, I'll admit to finding some of the alternative economics theory quite challenging. Looking back, this made me well placed to...
Podbite #6
This time we're heading outside East Anglia again to hear from Jodie Marshall who runs Mantle consultancy and also set up creative social enterprise, A Mind Apart. Jodie is a powerhouse of social enterprise passion, knowledge and experience and in this 30 second...
Podbite #5
John is a Norfolk star. CEO of YMCA Norfolk, I never tire of John's calm, thoughtful and pragmatic approach to leadership. I always come away from a conversation with John enriched with some new idea or perspective. And I hope you do too from this 30 second podbite in...