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Why?

  1. Environmental and social changes are a material threat and opportunity for business.

  2. The best staff want to work for the most responsible businesses.

  3. Innovation is fed by informed, engaged and empowered employees.

  4. The world of commerce is having to adapt to urgent ecosystem concerns; no business should be left behind.

  5. These workshops offer a single solution to the multiple opportunities in front of leaders today.

 

Who I help

Businesses that want their staff aware of the changing world around them, optimistic about their future, and engaged in helping the business adapt and thrive.

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Session 1

The Changing World

We look at the myriad changes we are witnessing today and find optimism in how innovation and commerce can help us mitigate and adapt.

  • Climate change and biodiversity

  • Social fragmentation and division

  • Economic uncertainty

  • Rapid technological advances

Session 2

Your Business

Understanding the readiness of your company and its stakeholders to harness that insight, addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.

  • Ecosystem assessment

  • Employee perspectives

  • Culture and skills profiles

  • Competitive set assessment

Session 3

The Hackathon

Designing new products or services that respond to external and internal pressures, not only driving business but addressing societal problems at the same time.

  • A hackathon for ideas

  • Aligning trends and growth

  • Bonding teams

  • Producing workable innovations

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About Mark Haviland

Dedicated to bringing the best out of those he works with, Mark uses his extensive expertise and purpose to run workshops that inspire optimism and confidence, while providing the business with energised and engaged staff.

A career with The Walt Disney Company, CNN and Rakuten has provided best in class corporate insights that ensure pragmatic and focused direction.

His time with NGOs in the marine sector and Africa, bring additional meaning and lived-experience, connecting business and societal needs.

His purpose is to align commercial needs with those of our planet and society, helping people and business thrive.

Alongside Shift17 Workshops, Mark leads a 30-year project to restore Lake Victoria in East Africa

with Train My Generation, is Vice Chair of the UK's Marine Conservation Society, and SEN Enterprise Advisor with the Education Development Trust.

If you seek prosperity and impact, profit with purpose, or simply want to know more about the revolution we are experiencing, please get in touch.

Full day workshops for up to 25 attendees start at £3,500+VAT

Tailored on consultation.

+447967335318

mark@shift17.co.uk

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