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Friday Footnote # 70

Written by A.R.Fairbank@swansea.ac.uk / Friday 5th November 2021

Each week we share loads of content amongst Team ION and with our network. Content that inspires us, which we find helpful, or just makes us smile. We thought we would start sharing these insights every Friday. Welcome to Friday Footnote.

'Company culture is the backbone of any successful organisation' (Gary Vaynerchuk)

This week Andrew and Suzanne from our Swansea team ran a hugely dynamic session of discussion, challenge, and inspiration to further develop the culture and values of our delegates at 2B Enterprising .

The start-up aims to empower the youngsters of today to realise all their opportunities for tomorrow. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a case study on the session.

Thanks to Sue and the whole 2BEnterprising team for a fantastic session. And we love your new offices.

Inspiration

Working with people who aren't self-aware (Harvard Business Review)
Federation of Small Business release 'Accelerating Progress' report, empowering small businesses on the journey to net zero (FSB)
How collaboration can drive value for you, your partners and the planet (EY)
Swansea University tops list of HEIS for innovation and engagement support (Swansea University)
The Great Resignation: 69% of UK workers ready to move job (HR News)
Universities praise 'globally significant' Blue Eden project (City & County of Swansea)
Are you suffering from collaboration overload? 8 beliefs and fears that help drive it (TED)
Inaugural Hilary Clinton Global Challenges Summit takes place next week - Join in (Swansea University)
All new schools and colleges in Wales to be net zero carbon (Welsh Government)

North Wales is always a good idea

This week's #Fridayfootnote is an inspiration special, and where better to start than with a blog from North Wales based ION alumni Mark Williams, Founder of LIMB-art, a British design and manufacturing company based in the heart of beautiful North Wales, dedicated to producing cool prosthetic leg covers. We caught up with Mark recently to find out more about his amazing journey.

Interested in finding out more about leadership development and business growth in North Wales? Check out the Autumn Edition of the Bangor University Business School newsletter, which includes a few updates from our Bangor team.

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