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Time for ActionEp. 22 Natalie FéeThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood chats with Natalie Fée, Founder & CEO at environmental organisation City to Sea – where they discuss: Her journey from local tv presenter to plastic pollution activist City to Sea’s mission to ban single use plastic, including the ‘cut the cutlery’ campaign and their focus on wet wipes and sanitary products Mobilising grass roots communities to take action and put pressure on retailers and supermarkets Engaging the public through creative campaigns including a collab with Actor and Author, Andy Serkis World Refill Day – what it is and how to get involved #TimeforAction 2022-03-1838 min
Time for ActionEp. 21 Geoff van SonsbeeckThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood chats with Geoff van Sonsbeeck, CEO at ethically and socially conscious clothing brands, Baukjen and Isabella Oliver – where they discuss: · The ethical and environmental impact of fast fashion · Deconstructing linear fashion models to materially reduce our footprint · The sharing economy including rental, subscription and second-hand fashion· Changing consumer behaviour and engaging future generations through storytelling, transparency of information and modern, innovative ways of communicating#TimeforActionHouse of BaukjenWebsite: http://www.houseofbaukjen.com/Twitter: https://twitter...2022-03-0739 min
Time for ActionEp. 20 Sue BlackThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood chats with Professor Dame Sue Black, leading Anthropologist, Anatomist, and Academic – where they discuss: Life and death and how forensic science and emerging technology can impact positively on the justice system, particularly in distressing cases; A life's journey from childhood to the final great adventure; Donating our bodies to science, including her own particular wishes for her body, and how this can assist in developing knowledge about the remarkable way our bodies work And Sue's next steps in a remarkable career #TimeforAction Professor Dame Sue Black The...2022-02-2552 min
Time for ActionEp. 19 Helen DickinsonThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with Helen Dickinson, CEO at the British Retail Consortium – where they discuss: Current challenges and long-term strategy for retail, diversity & inclusion; Retail’s sectoral mission to get to net-zero by 2040; and the reality that collaboration and connectivity is key for individual businesses to succeed and change. #TimeforAction British Retail Consortium Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_brc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebrc/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_britishretailconsortium/ Insight Futures Twitter...2022-02-1839 min
Time for ActionEp. 18 SallyAnn KellyThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with SallyAnn Kelly – CEO at Scotland’s Children’s Charity, Aberlour – where they discuss: Alleviating child poverty – something brought into sharp focus as a result of the pandemic; The concept of a conditional income to break the cycle of poor outcomes for vulnerable young people; And ensuring society’s most vulnerable people don’t get left behind in the midst of tackling climate challenges. #TimeforAction Aberlour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aberlourcc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AberlourCCT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2022-02-1149 min
Time for ActionEp. 17 Jo-Anne ChidleyThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with Jo Chidley – Chemist, and Founder of Beauty Kitchen & Re (Return, Refill, Repeat) – where they discuss: re-usable packaging; how continuous improvement is vital for businesses to survive and flourish; and how sharing and collaboration is key to success.#TimeforActionBeauty KitchenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautykitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/BeautyKitchenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-kitchen-ltd/Insight FuturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFuturesLinkedIn: https://www.link...2022-02-0429 min
Time for ActionEp.16 Tony FishThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with Chair-Person, Director & Digital Non-Executive Director, Tony Fish – where they explore some big questions, such as: If society's North Star is to become a better society – how do we tackle the conflict of values & principles in a developing society that operates under outdated rules Retention issues, the great resignation and the concept of a Universal basic income And our ability to tackle future existential threats #TimeforAction Tony FishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfish/ Medium: https://opengovernance.net/ Insight Futures Twi...2022-01-2832 min
Time for ActionEp. 15 Roddy MillarThis week Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with Roddy Millar, Founder & CEO at Ideas for Leaders – where they discuss the definition of leadership, the importance of leadership without authority, and how we promote good leadership by letting go of the traditional parameters associated with it. Doug and Roddy are also co-founders of Scottish Leadership Institute. #TimeforActionIdeas for LeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideasforleadersTwitter: https://twitter.com/ideas4leadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-for-leaders/ Scottish Leadership Inst...2022-01-2133 min
Time for ActionEp.14 Panel DiscussionWe’re kicking off 2022 with a Panel Discussion – where we’ve invited some of our favourite guests from Series 1 to reflect on COP26. Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood is joined by Dave Philp of AECOM, Mike Barry of MikeBarryEco and Alison McRae of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to discuss their thoughts on the outcomes from COP26, what (if any) immediate challenges do they see, and how we can aim to create a just transition towards an optimistic future. #TimeforAction Panelists Dave Philp, AECOM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-philp/ Mike Bar...2022-01-1432 min
Time for ActionEp 13. Gregor LeckieThis is our second of two BONUS episodes of the podcast, that we bring to you this Christmas. This week we invite our Podcast sponsor to give us ‘A window into the Drinks industry' – pertinent to this holiday season. Systems Entrpreneur, Doug Morwood speaks with Gregor Leckie, Founder at Rapscallion Soda – where they discuss: Rapscallion’s journey to becoming the popular, quirky, local subversive soda manufacturer we all know and love; how the pandemic effected the industry as a whole; and their ongoing strive for circularity. #TimeforAction Rapscallion Soda 2021-12-3134 min
Time for ActionEp 12. Judith ParkeAs we begin to wind down and reflect on the year behind us, we’d like to introduce the first of two BONUS episodes for our listeners, this Christmas – which focusses on 'Mental Health & Wellbeing.' Systems Entrepreneur, Doug Morwood, speaks with Judith Parke – Managing Director, UK at The Wellbeing Outfit – where they discuss how organisations can maximise their performance and impact by focussing on the mental health & wellbeing of their people. And how to avoid ‘Wellbeing Washing’ as an offset to unrealistic work expectations. #TimeforAction The Wellbeing Outfit Website: https...2021-12-2435 min
Time for ActionEp.11 Time For ActionIn anticipation of COP, we are releasing our final episode in the ‘Countdown to COP’ segment of the podcast, which represents week 12 in our Countdown to COP26. A couple of weeks earlier our CEO Doug Morwood caught up with Alison McRae – Senior Director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the world’s most anticipated event – how we as stakeholders informing and being informed by COP26 can actually move to taking action as opposed to just talking about it. And how people can rise to the occasion, ensuring that the Climate issue remains at its heartbeat.#TimeforAct...2021-10-3030 min
Time for ActionEp.10 System for ChangeThis episode marks week 11 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Mike Barry – Strategic Advisor, keynote speaker and Director of MikeBarryEco – where they discuss the food ecosystem, moving to a more equitable, circular, low carbon economy and how to ensure people and planet are at the heart of a new economic model for growth. #TimeforAction Mike Barry Twitter: https://twitter.com/planamikebarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-barry-9b6ab722/ Website: https://www.mikebarryeco.earth/ Insight Futures ...2021-10-2535 min
Time for ActionEp.09 Data Powered ApproachThis episode marks week 10 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Gillian Docherty – CEO at The Data Lab – where they discuss the role that data and artificial intelligence plays in powering the system transition towards a net zero carbon and circular economy future. #TimeforAction The Data Lab Website: https://thedatalab.com/ Join The Data Lab Community: https://community.thedatalab.com/ Useful links provided by The DataLab AI Strategy for Scotland: https://www.scotlandaistrategy.com/ ClimateTech R...2021-10-2232 min
Time for ActionEp.08 Understanding & EducationThis episode marks week 9 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Roy Gardner – Vice Principal Corporate Development & Innovation at City of Glasgow College – where they discuss the necessity of understanding and education to support significant change and the importance of re-skilling in light of climate challenges. #TimeforAction City of Glasgow College Twitter: https://twitter.com/CofGCollege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/city-of-glasgow-college/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cofgcollege Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cofgcollege/ Insight Future...2021-10-1527 min
Time for ActionEp.07 Multiple Stakeholder PerspectiveThis week’s episode marks week 8 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Dave Philp – Director of Digital Consulting, Strategy & Innovation Europe at AECOM – where they discuss the importance of multi-stakeholder perspectives and how necessary that model is for a collaboration in system change. #TimeforAction AECOM Twitter: https://twitter.com/AECOM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aecom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AecomTechnologyCorporation Insight Futures Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linke...2021-10-0828 min
Time for ActionEp.06 Barriers & EnablersThis week’s episode marks week 7 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Panu Pasanen – CEO & Decarbonization Evangelist at One Click LCA – where they discuss the key barriers & enablers to shifting to a decarbonised built environment and the importance of granular and robust benchmarks in order to successfully achieve ambitious targets. #TimeforAction One Click LCA Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneClickLCA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-click-lca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/One-Click-LCA-106860000764872/ Insight Futures Twitter: https...2021-10-0131 min
Time for ActionEp.05 Key DriversThis week’s episode marks week 5 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Graham Ross – Urban Planner, Architect and Chief Executive at Austin-Smith: Lord – where they discuss key drivers for circularity in the built environment and the criticality of making tangible progress with respect to policy, procurement and how we plan our cities, buildings and spaces. #TimeforAction Austin-Smith: Lord Twitter: https://twitter.com/AustinSmithLord LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-smith-lord-llp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinsmithlord/ Insight Futures...2021-09-1725 min
Time for ActionEp.04 LeversThis week’s episode marks week 4 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Duncan Booker – COP26 Stakeholder Manager at Glasgow City Council – where they discuss Levers. #TimeforAction Glasgow City Council Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlasgowCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glasgowcc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowCC Insight Futures Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-futures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsightFutures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2021-09-1028 min
Time for ActionEp.03 ContextThis week’s episode marks week 3 of our 12-week Countdown to COP26. CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Cynthia Reynolds – Founder and Systems Architect at Circular Regions – where they discuss what context is and how we can improve our current context for a sustainable future. #TimeforAction Circular Regions Twitter: https://twitter.com/CircularRegions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/circular-regions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CircularRegions Insight Futures Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insig...2021-09-0321 min
Time for ActionEp.02 VisionThis week’s episode is our second week in the Countdown to COP26. Our CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Jim Brannan – Head of Supply Chain Development at Balfour Beatty – where they discuss the North star and Near star visions and how you navigate the vision around unforeseen obstacles. Insight FuturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFuturesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-futuresFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsightFuturesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightfutures/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...2021-08-2032 min
Time for ActionEp.01 Need for ChangeThis week’s episode kicks off our 12-week Countdown to COP26. Our CEO, Doug Morwood, speaks with Douglas Morrison – Director of Operations and Future Skills at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre – where they discuss incremental change vs. radical change and the key drivers required to achieve it. #TimeforActionConstruction Scotland Innovation Centre Twitter: https://twitter.com/CScotICLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-scotland-innovation-centre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSICinnovationfactoryInsight FuturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/InsightFuturesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2021-08-1320 min