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Management Meets PODCASTSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to Management Meets, the University of Bath School of Management podcast sharing insight from our alumni community. In series one, Dean of the School of Management, Professor Steve Brammer and alumni relations professional and podcaster, Katie Calvert-Jones spoke to 12 of our graduates to explore topics in the world of business including risk-taking, EDI and entrepreneurship. We heard from BAFTA award-winning producer, Ash Atalla, the founder of e-sports team Orangutan, Jai Shah, world-record-holding rower, Flo Ward, self-proclaimed ‘serial CEO’, Wilf Blackburn and Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of International Business, Profes...2024-11-1500 min
Management Meets PODCASTUnlocking the BoardroomIn episode five, Steve and Katie explore the intricacies of boardroom relationships with EMBA graduates, Joy Harcup and Wilf Blackburn. From the difference between non-executive and executive roles in the boardroom to using trust as a power tool, this episode provides practical advice for new and aspiring board members.Dr. Margaret Heffernan, School of Management academic and member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, provides her academic insight into the evolving purpose of boards and the importance of diverse perspectives.2024-09-2559 min
The Leicester City PubcastGlad all RoverThe Fosse Arms mob review Leicester City's two trips to the North West at Liverpool and Blackburn. We ask whether these tactics are too haywire for the Premier League, whether Connor Coady is actually going to get a place in the team, and whether Wilf has now fully sussed the AM role. We salivate at the prospect of going seven points clear of third if we can beat Preston, ask whether Stoke will be the latest visitors to the King Power just to park the bus, and curiously preview Cheltenham V Fleetwood.2023-10-0248 minThe Leicester City PubcastReturn of the King (and Nige and Matty)Three Foxes get misty eyed thinking back to Bristol City and the return of three club legends. We review a tremendous September, wonder how Hamza can be Captain, then dropped, and marvel at Wilf's new skills. We look ahead to Liverpool at Anfield - the mother of all free hits, and the more prosaic task of beating Blackburn away. The Leicester City train seems unstoppable at the moment and were loving it!2023-09-2546 min
Growth LeadersHow to engage a multi-generation workforce [Episode 5]Wilf Blackburn, CEO of Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, shares his insight on transforming the workplace to become future-fit while maintaining the organisation’s legacy. Wilf speaks to growth expert, Dr. Alison Eyring, about putting customers first, and adapting the employee value proposition to attract and nurture talent across multiple generations. 2019-11-1300 min
Football United vs Soccer CityWilf BillingtonWelcome to Episode 23 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Apologies for the infrequency of the podcasts at times but as I have stated previously when I record the interviews I will try and upload them as quickly as possible. The football season slows me down somewhat but I will always endeavour to upload an interview every couple of weeks or so.On another note, I was fortunate enough to be approached by Football Nation Radio or FNR a couple of weeks ago. I have now been lucky enough for this podcast to be broadcast on their station...2019-07-261h 29
The Big MiddleWilf BlackburnThis is the second episode from this month’s Longevity Leaders conference in London - the first of its kind. Think of the conference as the equivalent of the World Economic Forum's Davos for the rising industry borne of the longevity revolution. All stakeholders present.
This time we look at longevity through the lens of a major player in global insurance and financial services. Wilf Blackburn is CEO of Prudential Singapore. The city-state famous for its efficiency, innovation and meticulous planning, is one of the few places making big moves to balance longevity risks and opportunities.
2019-02-1923 min