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The power of female leadership
The evidence of the power of female leadership is inescapable, but is it possible for one or even two women on a board to make a real difference? Novera Khan, Uniper’s award-winning Chief Risk Officer, believes that once women are in the right conversations, they can drive change, even if they remain in the minority.

Is Incremental Change Our Common Super Power?
With diversity high on the agenda for every client we work with, we continue to look at our role in helping them to deliver against their goals throughout our work. It highlights the fact that every day, there is the potential to make a difference, and that...

Will the energy transition fuel more opportunities for women in energy?
The renewables sector has had a good year. The election of Joe Biden in the US and the targets from the UK and other nations for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles all point to future growth.

Opportunity, expertise, a good boss, luck – how women’s careers need more support to succeed
Being the macro spokesperson for Cazenove and now wealth manager Brewin Dolphin has made Janet Mui a familiar face across media outlets. We caught up with Janet to discuss her career and the impact of achieving media prominence.

Respecting the differences
“Don’t let anybody tell you you’re different.” When Kasase Kabwe was at the airport, flying away to boarding school in Britain at the age of 13, this is what his father said to him.

Digitalisation, diversity, a global outlook – and virtual cake
Having navigated Danske Commodities through the acquisition by Equinor and now the challenges posed as a result of Covid-19, CEO Helle Østergaard Kristiansen spoke to us about leadership, diversity and company culture in an age of virtual working.

The power of female leadership
The evidence of the power of female leadership is inescapable, but is it possible for one or even two women on a board to make a real difference? Novera Khan, Uniper’s award-winning Chief Risk Officer, believes that once women are in the right conversations, they can drive change, even if they remain in the minority.

Leadership behaviours that drive inclusion
What are the fundamental leadership behaviours that can effect change and influence culture to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of a business? Kamel Hothi OBE, one of the UK’s most influential BAME leaders, shares her unique perspective.

Corporate Diversity: Making Change, Not Noise
This very personal account helps us to understand the challenges faced in the workplace as a result of racial discrimination and a lack of diversity. Here are five thoughts on how to begin to make that change.

Has Covid-19 revealed the power of vulnerability in leadership?
Senior directors and CEOs have spoken of how the prime minister’s diagnosis made them take stock and reflect on their own vulnerability as human beings.