The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

Over two thirds of the global population will call a city home by 2050. This growth brings with it some major challenges, and some big opportunities. From transport to housing, technology to the environment, there's a lot to think about. So what does this mean for us? Will our cities continue to thrive? Or have we seen the end of urbanisation as we know it? This week, our hosts Ethan and Dara are...

In a global world, the most successful companies need to be open to considering opportunities in other markets.  But where do they start? Are UK businesses really making the most of opportunities abroad? What's holding us back?  This week, we're crossing continents to talk about two very different markets - Africa and China.  Our guests will be sharing their insights to help us understand how we c...

Creativity matters. Without it, we wouldn't have science or medicine. We'd have no solutions, no innovation. Our economy needs new ideas to survive. But we don't have enough of them. Why? What do we mean by creativity? Why do we need it? Does it really have the power to change things? And why don't we value it more? If new ideas are so important, what's stopping us from making the most of them? An...

Once a bustling hub of activity, the high street as we know it is under threat. With 20% of all retail sales coming from online shopping, it seems that popping to the shops could one day become a thing of the past. But is this really the end? Or the beginning? Will technology shape our future high streets in ways we can't imagine? What does this all mean for retailers? And what about us? Has the w...

Research estimates that one in four of us run at least one business on the side. And, as usual, it seems millennials are the top culprits. For those aged 25-34, over a third are pursuing side projects. So why are so many of us starting a side hustle? Does it distract from our day jobs? Or keep us motivated? Should business be putting its foot down? Or actively encouraging employees to pursue proje...

David Sproul has been the CEO of Deloitte UK for the last eight years and was the first ever CEO of Deloitte North West Europe. It's safe to say he knows a thing or two about what it's like to make it to the top. He's led our firm through eight years of consecutive growth. But he's faced his fair share of challenges along the way. This episode brings together all three of our hosts for the very fi...

Have you ever questioned whether you're good enough? Afraid people will find out you're not capable? Felt like a fraud? You're not alone. Imposter Syndrome affects 70% of people at some point in their lives. So what does it feel like to have Imposter Syndrome? Why is it so prevalent in a high performance culture? Who's most likely to have imposter feelings? And most importantly - what can we do ab...

From reusable coffee cups to metal straws, we're all familiar with the 'war' against single-use plastics. Eco-friendly options have become more mainstream, but how much difference can one small change really make? What else could we as individuals be doing to reduce our waste? And what's the role of business in all of this? George and Ethan catch up with Thomas Pell, founder of the UK's largest ze...

Careers matter. Not just in terms of livelihoods, but how we define our identities.  What matters to you at work? From a good boss and great benefits, to being recognised and making an impact. This week we ask: what makes a great career?  George and Ethan are back in the host seat. They catch up with Deloitte's Global Chairman David Cruickshank between his travels, and apprentice Lowri Jones who t...

Tired of the same old advice from the same old places? How about some innovation lessons from narcos, pirates and hackers? We're not encouraging you take up illegal activities, don't worry. But being proficient at new technologies is key to the success of underground economies. For these innovators on the edges of society, innovation isn't a choice, but a matter of survival. This week we ask: what...

Would you trust a robot to lead an interview? Operate on you? Make your lunch? It's happening already. The way we work is changing. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed and many of us already work with robots every day. But what happens when the bots become more useful than us? Automation could take 30% of our jobs in the next 30 years. Some will disappear faster than others. This wee...