Only Connect Business Networking Podcast

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Only Connect Business Networking Podcasts are produced by Talent Lab Ltd for Urbano Network, the UK based business networking community that grew out of Shoreditch, London, over 20 years ago.Our podcasts feature recordings of Urbano speaker events, covering various relevant business topics, including procurement & SMEs, AI and other technology including BIM, and a host of other themes of interest to those who create and run companies across all sectors,All events are facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. For more details, visit www.urbanonetwork.co.uk and www.talentlab.co.uk.

  1. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Biophilia, Architecture, and the Built Environment with Robert Hopkins

    Presenting this session, which examines newly opened The Spine building, is Robert Hopkins, Regional Director of AHR, the award-winning architecture and building consultancy practice - and Urbano Network members.  Robert is design/project lead on The Spine, the new northern home for the Royal College of Physicians in Liverpool, which aims to be one of the healthiest workplace environments in the world when it opens its doors in May 2021. Biophilia is at the heart of AHR's approach to the design of The Spine and the building has been designed adhering to WELL Standard principles.  Robert discusses how biophilia and other innvovations around workplace wellness and design have informed The Spine's design and construction.  About our speaker  Robert has over twenty years’ experience in the design of award winning buildings and delivery of several large and complex education projects in the UK and internationally. Robert is lead on the design of The Spine, the new £35m northern headquarters for the Royal College of Physicians in Liveropool which incorporates biophilic design features to create an inspirational workspace. Support the show Support the show

    1 小时 18 分钟

  2. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Build Speaker & Networking Event with Simon Allford, President of RIBA

    Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a design studio of 200 architects. Simon is a frequent writer, critic and advisor, a visiting professor at Harvard, a trustee of the London School of Architecture and the Chickenshed Theatres Trust. In 2020, Simon was elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st. On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world." This event will hear from Simon on his plans to deliver on his priorities and where he sees the future of architecture within the fast-changing landscape of the built environment, leading into an interactive Q&A, with networking to follow. Our hosts - The Building Society - is a co-working space and collaborative community for everyone working within the build environment sector, created by Urbano Members Structural & Civil Engineers, Elliott Wood. This is a place where we can all start to engineer a better society.  Support the show Support the show

    1 小时 23 分钟

  3. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Dale Sinclair, Head of Digital Innovation, WSP

    Introduction to the Security Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work', and its place in RIBA work stages Support the show

    1 小时 8 分钟

  4. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Doing business for good with Kate Sandle

    Urbano has championed green and sustainable business practices since 2002 in Shoreditch where we created our first networking community. To achieve the targets in the Paris Agreement will involve more collaboration, more engagement, and a different way of measuring profitability.  Urbano has highlighted and supported environmental awareness in business since 2002 and support organisations like the Good Law project. We will also be looking to undertake an audit for Urbano's parent Talent Lab to become a UK member of B Corp, the global body for-profit businesses to demonstrate their commitment to having a positive impact on society and their environment. This event will look at the steps that for-profit companies need to take to become a member of B Corps UK with Urbano Supporters, EQ Investors.  SPEAKER Kate Sandle - Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK.  Since the launch of the B Corporation movement in the UK, Kate has been key to building the community of companies who are reinventing business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves by measuring their impact and offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.  As Director of Programmes & Engagement at B Corp UK, Kate works with existing B Corp members to strengthen the community and delivers campaigns to champion and build awareness of the movement. Kate will share with us how they are driving and promoting the role business plays in society  This event is supported by EQ Investors, who recently scooped the award for 'the best adviser firm for ESG' at the Professional Adviser Awards 2021. are a purpose-driven investment management firm helping individuals and institutions who care about social and environmental impacts. Support the show Support the show

    1 小时 8 分钟

  5. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Finance, investors, business & ESG with Sophie Kennedy of EQ Investors

    This episode features a recording* of Sophie Kennedy, Joint CEO of EQ Investors, one of Urbano's most loyal members and supporters.  EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London. In this episode takes an in-depth and personal look at the challenges facing those in investment and finance to  deliver sustainable, wealth creation. During the course of her discussion with Mark Herring, she looks how those City are changing , what options there are for those individuals who want to look after their families for the longer term. Included in the discussion are issues around labels like ESG. Sophie also gives feedback on COP26 and how they worked with other B Corps to push for changes to company's Articles of Association as an important step to delivering measurable corporate benchmarks built around sustainability. For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here:  https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/ * The sound quality of this episode was affected by a very loud air conditioning unit which we couldn't turn off.  The important messages are still audible though with an industrial background. Support the show Support the show

    1 小时 6 分钟

  6. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Tendering for Mega & Major Bids with Mike Raynor, Samantha Burns, and Caroline Brock

    Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences on working on mega and major client bids. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including whether the bid stages most companies follow are fit for purpose. Panel: Caroline Brock, Director, Talent LabMike Raynor, Raynor Bid ConsultancySamantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiBFacilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab  and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/902956885 Support the show

    1 小时 1 分钟

  7. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - Tendering: Lessons Learned on Writing Better ITTs with Mike Raynor, Samantha Burns, and Caroline Brock

    Talent Lab brought together three very knowledgeable and experienced bid professionals to share their experiences. The discussion led on to what would improve the process - and ultimately help create winning submissions, including lessons shared on how to write better Invitation to Tenders (ITTs). Panel: Caroline Brock, Director, Talent LabMike Raynor, Raynor Bid ConsultancySamantha Burns, Head of Bid Management and Direction, EiBFacilitated by Mark Herring, Director, Talent Lab  and Producer of the Urbano Network Only Connect Podcast Also available as a video: https://vimeo.com/912701916 Support the show

    51 分钟

  8. 10月1日

    Only Connect Classic - The Changing Workplace, Design & Function with Nicola Gillen

    Since Urbano began in 2011, we have had a proud track record of championing opportunities for women, and our UWACTE (Urbano Women In Architecture, Construction, Technology & Engineering*) community helps women in Urbano member firms to develop and enhance their connections across our network Joining Mark Herring, our Connector-In-Chief at Urbano is our guest speaker - Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield. GUEST SPEAKER & PRESENTATION Nicola Gillen - EMEA Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield  Nicola specialises in the relationship between design, people, behaviour and the built environment and is widely recognised within the industry as a leading authority on workplace strategy, design and behaviour change management. Nicola has 25 years’ experience delivering workplace strategy and innovation internationally. An architect and author, she is lead author of RIBA's guide ‘Future Office’. Nicola’s presentation will be drawn on the ‘Future Office’ and her work as co-author of another RIBA publication ‘ReThink Design Guide for a Post Pandemic world’ (published in January 2021), an innovative design guide with expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. Nicola will also share insights into how employees are coping right now through Cushman & Wakefield’s unrivaled bespoke Experience per Square Foot™ a data-driven initiative that captures information from thousands of respondents in over 100 countries designed to measure what matters most to employees. @CushWakeUK Support the show Support the show

    51 分钟
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Only Connect Business Networking Podcasts are produced by Talent Lab Ltd for Urbano Network, the UK based business networking community that grew out of Shoreditch, London, over 20 years ago.Our podcasts feature recordings of Urbano speaker events, covering various relevant business topics, including procurement & SMEs, AI and other technology including BIM, and a host of other themes of interest to those who create and run companies across all sectors,All events are facilitated by Mark Herring, Urbano's Connector-In-Chief. For more details, visit www.urbanonetwork.co.uk and www.talentlab.co.uk.

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