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Alongsider - finding your place and taking your place7 - Business a force for good in Society, purpose pioneer and wisdom for Organisations and communities, Muscician and OrchestratorCharles Wookey, is one of life's enthusiasts and natural Alongsiders - always in search of his next project. He scoots through a varied and remarkable career culminating in co-forming and as CEO for Blueprint for better business. This represents well a core belief that our organisations and especially Business can be a force for good in Society. He ultimately describes himself as a muscian - as seen playing Rachmaninov's no 2 piano concerto with Orchestra last autumn. I did say 'varied'...2024-02-1542 min
Voices of BlueScope43. Vulnerability, Resilience and Gratitude with Kristie KeastIn this episode, we meet one of our leaders in the global BlueScope group of companies. Speaking with Mark Hein (Director of Corporate Affairs, North America), Kristie Keast (Chief Executive North America) shares her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future.ChaptersIntroduction: 0:00Interview with Kristie Keast: 0:53Developing Skills: 8:03Leadership: 16:28Authenticity: 26:04Conclusion: 30:06LinksRead a transcript of the episode.BlueScope became an ASX-listed company in 2002. Watch This Is Bl...2023-11-0930 min
Manageable ConversationsCharles Wookey, CEO of A Blueprint for Better BusinessCharles is the founding CEO of A Blueprint for Better Business, an independent charity that acts as a catalyst for change in business. Blueprint helps businesses realise their true long term potential: to serve society, respect people, rediscover their purpose and thereby earn a fair and sustainable return for investors.In this episode, Charles talks about:Moving on as CEOWays in which he's improved as a leaderWhat it means to be a purpose-led organisationHow managers need to be with their teamsManaging change using Charles Handy's S-curveCharles initially qualified as an accountant with KPMG in...2022-04-2817 min
LifeDoneDifferent.lyCharles Wookey - Reinvent YourselfHi everyone. I hope you're doing okay given the circumstances. Welcome to our conversation with Charles Wookey. Charles is the CEO of A Blueprint for Better Business, a charity that helps organisations consider their social and environmental impact alongside their financial goals. This is how I know Charles. His organisation does some great work but how Charles' ended up with Blueprint is the interesting bit.Boarding school from the age of six is a mixed blessing. It's certainly not what he wanted for his children put it that way. Philosophy and Physics at Oxford followed school and...2021-01-281h 36
the c-suite podcastShow 53 - How to find inspiration away from your deskRecorded on location at The Tate Modern, Show 53 was produced in partnership with A Blueprint for Better Business as part of their 10 Steps to Fulfilment at Work series, with the aim of helping listeners seek inspiration for their business by stepping out of their comfort zones and visiting places unrelated to their line of work. Russell Goldsmith's guests were Blueprint's CEO Charles Wookey, their Senior Advisor, Norman Pickavance and Jo Alexander, the charity's On Purpose Associate. They were also joined by Ruth Dobson and Independent Consultant.2017-10-0253 min
Catholic ChurchHow do we provide a blueprint for better business?Charles Wookey, from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, is in conversation with tax specialist and former KPMG executive Loughlin Hickey.2012-09-1902 min