NousCast

Nous Group

The NousCast podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations. NousCast comes to you from Nous Group, an international management consultancy operating across Australia, the UK and Canada.

  1. Episode 1

    Sustainable agriculture in a changing climate

    In this episode, Allen Dorsey, Host, and Sally Higgins, a Director at Nous Group and a farmer, discuss sustainable agriculture as a holistic food and fibre system that nourishes the environment, supports resilient communities and promotes a healthy farming workforce. Drawing on her personal experience growing up in regional Queensland and starting a mixed cattle and cropping farm with her partner, Sally emphasises the importance of bridging urban and rural perspectives, holding space for diverse values and fostering optimism through Australia’s leadership in farming under challenging climatic conditions. She also encourages consumers to make informed food choices and reduce waste to support sustainability and food security. About A little bit of Nous  At Nous, we partner with clients across a huge range of interesting, challenging, exciting and complex issues. Having good conversations is a huge part of what we do.  A little bit of Nous is a podcast miniseries that explores big topics, through good conversations. Learn something, up your dinner party game and get to know the back stories of some of the Nousers who work passionately to achieve positive influence – not just for our clients and their businesses, but also for the customers and communities they serve. Your host Allen Dorsey is Nous’ unofficial Chief Connection Officer, who is passionate about bringing the best minds at Nous together to discuss our biggest challenges. Allen is a curious, conversationalist, always ready to share A little bit of Nous…

    Sustainable agriculture in a changing climate
  2. Episode 2

    Why ESG matters

    In this episode, Allen and Carlos Blanco, a Principal at Nous Group, discuss the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for businesses, emphasising that while ESG covers broad issues such as climate change and labour standards, organisations should focus on the most material factors relevant to their strategy to create real value, rather than simply comply with regulations. He highlights the dual pressures of regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations and shares his optimism about the role businesses can play in addressing major societal and environmental challenges through the strategic integration of ESG. About A little bit of Nous  At Nous, we partner with clients across a huge range of interesting, challenging, exciting and complex issues. Having good conversations is a huge part of what we do.  A little bit of Nous is a podcast miniseries that explores big topics, through good conversations. Learn something, up your dinner party game and get to know the back stories of some of the Nousers who work passionately to achieve positive influence – not just for our clients and their businesses, but also for the customers and communities they serve. Your host Allen Dorsey is Nous’ unofficial Chief Connection Officer, who is passionate about bringing the best minds at Nous together to discuss our biggest challenges. Allen is a curious, conversationalist, always ready to share A little bit of Nous… About Carlos  Carlos is passionate about working with clients to deliver innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges. His focus is on translating insight into action that delivers improved performance. Working across government, not-for-profit organisations, foundations and private sector organisations; Carlos has developed a multi-sector approach to problem solving that looks for opportunities to translate success from one sector to another. Clients appreciate his authentic and compassionate approach to stakeholder engagement and his thorough qualitative and quantitative data analysis experience.

    Why ESG matters
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The NousCast podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations. NousCast comes to you from Nous Group, an international management consultancy operating across Australia, the UK and Canada.