How do we turn words into action? With Paul Van Zyl and Piumi Mitchell
The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
Release Date: 05/13/2025
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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Bonus Episode: The First 100 – The ideas that shaped us
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
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What if our next decision makers aren't human? With Professor Richard Susskind CBE and Stacey Winters
The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
We’re used to using technology to help us make decisions. We research, we report and we act. But are we ready to let technology make those decisions by itself? Generative AI has already changed the way we work - helping us write, code, and create in ways that once felt impossible. But now, we’re moving one step further into a world where technology doesn’t just suggest or report – it learns, reasons and acts. For business leaders, the appeal with Agentic AI is clear: faster growth, higher productivity, greater efficiency. In fact, studies show that 42% have...
info_outline“Well done is better than well said.”
You might have heard that famous saying from Benjamin Franklin. And it’s one that reminds us of the importance of action over words. But what does it take exactly?
When it comes to solving some of the world’s biggest problems or doing business in a more sustainable and responsible way, there’s no shortage of people talking and theorising.
And that’s a good thing. Hearing and learning from others is important. But right now, the world needs more people driving impact as opposed to simply just talking about it. So, how do we encourage businesses and leaders to take that next step?
That’s what we’re exploring with Paul Van Zyl, Co-founder and CEO of The Conduit, and Piumi Mitchell, Head of Social Impact Partnerships at Deloitte UK, as we ask: How do we turn words into action?
Tune in to find out:
- Why right now is the best time in history to be fighting the big issues
- How Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu shaped Paul's thoughts on collaboration
- Why asking, "So what?" is so important
- Why collaboration and purpose is more important than power
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Guests: Paul Van Zyl, Co-founder and CEO of The Conduit, and Piumi Mitchell, Head of Social Impact Partnerships at Deloitte UK
Hosts: Annie Wong and Lizzie Elston
Original music: Ali Barrett