The Power of Public Value

Cardiff University
  • 5.0 (4)
  • BUSINESS
The Power of Public Value

How do we change our society and economy for the benefit of current and future generations? The Power of Public Value explores how to go beyond profit, to bring humanity, sustainability, generosity, and innovation to the business sector. In each episode, a guest shares their powerful public value story with host, Professor Peter Wells, Pro Dean of Public Value at Cardiff Business School. Hear how they interpret, define, and represent the school’s public value principles, guided by their own personal motivations, values, and research interests.

  1. 26 NOV

    9. Economics for a better society - Dr Iain Long

    Curious to hear a clear explanation from an economist? Is there a link between alcohol pricing and violence? In the final episode of the series, Peter talks to Dr Iain Long about embedding public value into the economics degree programmes and his research which addresses key societal challenges.

    19 min

  2. 19 NOV

    8. Shaping Wales’ food and drink future - Dr Robert Bowen

    In episode 8, Peter is in conversation with Dr Robert Bowen, a passionate foodie and champion of Welsh food and drink on the global stage. How did his time in France help shape his research interests? Robert discusses his background, insights from his research with food and drink SMEs, and his involvement in developing a food and drink strategy for Wales.

    17 min

  3. 12 NOV

    7. Extinction accounting and helping businesses address biodiversity - Professor Jill Atkins

    Why is the extinction of the polar bear a risk to businesses? How can we help businesses address biodiversity? Peter chats with Jill Atkins, a Professor of Accounting, about her research in extinction accounting, a pioneering area in academia and the wider financial world that is helping companies to report on biodiversity.

    19 min

  4. 5 NOV

    6. Driving anti-racism change in Wales - Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna

    Sometimes you just have to step up, because your values demand it. Peter speaks with Emmanuel Ogbonna, a Professor of Management and Organisation, about his work in spearheading the Welsh Government’s Black, Asian, and minority ethnic COVID-19 Advisory Group. They also discuss his ongoing work with Cardiff University’s anti-racism initiatives

    26 min

  5. 29 OCT

    5. Closing the Gender Pay Gap - Dr Alison Parken

    In this episode, Peter talks with Dr Alison Parken, about serendipity, networks, the advantage of being in Wales, and the chain of events that derive from a real determination to make things better. They discuss her research on workplace inequality, focusing on the gender pay gap, driving policy forward, and how she helps employers create fairer work practices.

    25 min

  6. 22 OCT

    4. Shaping policy for a Net Zero future - Dr Helen Tilley

    If ever somebody was an illustration of the nomadic lives of modern academics it is Dr Helen Tilley, as revealed in her conversation with Peter. Now settled as a Senior Research Fellow at the Wales Centre for Public Policy, Helen reflects on her career journey from international development roles overseas to shaping policy in Wales. They also discuss the role of the Centre in bringing experts together to provide crucial evidence for policymakers.

    16 min

  7. 15 OCT

    3. Public value insights from a Cardiff MBA student - Jagatheep Kumar

    Do farting cows have a place in the MBA programme? Apparently, yes. In episode 3, Peter chats with MBA student Jagatheep Kumar about his decision to study at Cardiff Business School and the focus on public value. Jagatheep shares how the MBA, and a small project on bovine methane emissions, shifted his perspective from viewing business as personal gain to understanding its impact on wider society.

    14 min

  8. 8 OCT

    2. Championing Welsh language and a global outlook - Professor Eleri Rosier

    Peter sits down with Professor Eleri Rosier whose relentless energy and optimism makes her a perfect champion for Welsh language initiatives at Cardiff Business School. They also discuss her key role in attracting international students as the Director of Postgraduate Recruitment and Admissions. Eleri epitomises how Cardiff University balances Welsh roots with a global outlook.

    22 min
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How do we change our society and economy for the benefit of current and future generations? The Power of Public Value explores how to go beyond profit, to bring humanity, sustainability, generosity, and innovation to the business sector. In each episode, a guest shares their powerful public value story with host, Professor Peter Wells, Pro Dean of Public Value at Cardiff Business School. Hear how they interpret, define, and represent the school’s public value principles, guided by their own personal motivations, values, and research interests.

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  • Creator
    Cardiff University
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cardiff University
  • Show Website
    The Power of Public Value

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