Changing Careers with Conrad Chua The Executive Director of the Cambridge MBA

In many companies, there are several layers between developing strategy and the customer. The best plans and presentations crumble on the first contact with customers and the best companies can rapidly collect, clean and learn from customer data.

Whether you are grappling with customer churn, or figuring out what's going on between strategy and execution, our guest Vignesh Chandran has more than 10 years of experience working with top companies on precisely these problems.

Learn how you can develop better strategies that can be better executed based on good data.

Dive into the heart of finance with David Pitt-Watson, a pioneering figure in responsible investment and a passionate advocate for the finance sector's societal role. As a co-founder of Hermes Focus Funds, David brings a wealth of experience and insight into how finance can serve a greater good. David is also a Visiting Fellow at CJBS and teaches the award-winning course Purpose of Finance.

**Why Should You Tune In?**
**Experience and Expertise**: Gain insights from David's extensive career, including his leadership in creating the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and his advocacy for finance as a force for positive societal impact.
**Unlock the True Potential of Finance**: Explore David's vision for a finance industry that fulfills its true purpose, supporting sustainable development and contributing to a better world.
**Challenges and Opportunities**: Learn from David's unique perspective on the current state of the finance sector, its impact, and the transformative path forward.

Prof Jennifer Howard-Grenville will do a deep dive into "The Future of Work".
Join us to discover the ways to navigate through generational crises, embrace collective leadership, and leverage technological advancements for organizational success. Whether you're a leader, professional, or part of the workforce aiming to future-proof your career, this discussion will equip you with the insights needed for the changing landscape of work.

You'll leave with actionable insights, forward-thinking strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to position yourself and your organization for success.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and interested in the financial strategies that can make a real impact?

Cambridge Judge Business School alumni, Baysa Naran and Daniel Duma have worked in the area of climate finance for years and we will talk about the following:

- The Critical Role of Climate Finance: Explore why financial investment is fundamental in battling climate change and achieving sustainability targets.
- The Current Landscape & The Financing Gap: A deep dive into the present state of climate finance and the urgent need to bridge the funding shortfall.
- Innovative Financing Mechanisms:Success stories of public-private partnerships that are changing the game. Learn how these models enhance the risk-return profile for investors, making climate finance more attractive and impactful.
Mitigation and Adaptation Funds: How are funds being allocated to support essential climate mitigation and adaptation efforts?
- The Future of Climate Finance: How to innovate and expand climate finance, involving key financial players like pension funds to drive broader participation.

Businesses have been implementing analytical AI models for nearly a decade.

But few were ready for the advent of generative AI’s ability to conquer the creative activities long thought to be “quintessentially human.” GenAI holds the promise of automating entirely new domains of human activity—and it also evolves faster than prior technologies. In this AI revolution, where there is no “end state,” a company’s competitive advantage hinges on the rate of learning. Those able to learn fastest will not only reap the benefits of the today’s GenAI applications; they will also be poised to exploit the next wave of technological possibilities ahead of the competition.

Francois Candelon, Managing Director and Senior Partner of BCG, has worked with senior leaders and boardrooms about digital transformation and will talk about how companies are approaching AI.

This session is part of an AI Conference organised by CJBS MBA students.

Are you navigating the complexities of mental health in your teams?

Listen to this Balance Sheet podcast where our guests discuss how managers can help employees with their Mental Health challenges.

We'll explore innovative strategies and practical tips to support your team's well-being in today's changing work environment.

Prof Thomas Roulet is Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership at CJBS. He is also co-director of the King's Entrepreneurship Lab at King's College, Cambridge. Thomas has done extensive research on how individuals and organisations can lead social change, and well-being in the workplace.

Dr Kiran Bhatti is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist currently working at Wolfson College Cambridge as a private therapist. She has many years of experience providing therapeutic support to a range of individuals and groups across the NHS, third-sector, and education settings.
In addition to her clinical practice, Kiran writes and researches on employee wellbeing, workplace stress and mental health. She has written articles on the concept of Wellbeing Intelligence (WBQ), and is also the co-author of a forthcoming book on the topic.