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Unlocking Wales' Productivity Potential

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Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential is a new podcast series produced by Business News Wales in partnership with the The Productivity Institute's Wales Productivity Forum. The series will explore what productivity really means, why it matters to our economy, and how it can be improved in practice. Across each episode, we’ll go beyond the headlines and take a closer look at the challenges and opportunities facing businesses and organisations across Wales. From understanding the fundamentals of productivity to exploring its role in public services, we’ll shine a light on the strategies, tool...

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The Productivity Challenge for the Next Welsh Government 24.04.2026 27:57

As Wales approaches the 2026 Senedd election, productivity remains one of the nation’s defining economic challenges. The Wales Productivity Forum’s latest report warns that while other devolved nations have made gains, Wales risks falling further behind without targeted action. Host Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Wales Forum Chair at the Wales Productivity Forum, is joined by Professor Melanie Jones of t...

Productivity in the Public Sector 27.03.2026 33:37

Public services in Wales face immense pressure, from tight budgets and rising demand to workforce shortages and increasing public expectations. Host Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Wales Forum Chair at the Wales Productivity Forum, is joined by Huw Thomas, Executive Director of Finance at Hywel Dda University Health Board, Owen Wilce, Senior Innovation Manager at Cardiff Capital Region and Barry Lloyd, He...

Unlocking Hidden Business Productivity Potential 20.03.2026 32:28

Running a business is challenging and time is always in short supply. What if just a few small, smart changes could unlock hidden potential, boost efficiency, and improve profitability? Host Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Wales Forum Chair at the Wales Productivity Forum, is joined by Tom Wilkinson of Barcud Shared Services, Jane Wallace-Jones of Something Different Wholesale and Jason Murphy of AMRC Cym...

Understanding Productivity in Wales 27.02.2026 35:53

Productivity is one of the most critical, yet misunderstood, drivers of economic growth and wellbeing. Despite its importance, Wales consistently ranks lowest among UK nations and regions for productivity. This opening episode will set the stage for the Wales Productivity Forum Podcast by unpacking what productivity actually means, why it matters for individuals, businesses, and society, and what...