Leadership: Growth, Innovation and Better Decision Making
Every CEO faces the same fundamental challenge: making the best possible decisions in an environment of competing priorities, imperfect information and constant pressure to deliver sustainable growth. The quality of those decisions is shaped not only by the experience of individual leaders, but by the perspectives, challenge and insights around the boardroom and executive table.
Join leaders from across the FTSE 350 for an open and candid discussion on leadership, growth and the role of the CEO in building high-performing organisations. The conversation will explore how leaders create cultures that encourage challenge, broaden perspectives and support innovation when navigating complex strategic decisions.
The Parker Review's annual report on ethnic diversity in UK business leadership is the definitive benchmark for progress across the FTSE 350. Since its launch in 2015, it has helped drive meaningful change in the composition of UK boards and senior leadership teams, supporting businesses in accessing the broadest possible pool of talent and experience. The work of the Parker Review is supported by Change the Race Ratio, which brings together evidence, accountability, convening power and practical support to help organisations strengthen ethnic diversity in leadership.
Representation matters not simply because of who is in the room, but because of the perspectives, experiences and insights they bring. The strongest leadership teams combine deep expertise and a diversity of thought that enable better challenge, more informed decision-making and a greater capacity to identify opportunities and risks.
The evening will feature a conversation with Jon Slade, CEO of The Financial Times and Ije Nwokorie, CEO of Dr. Martens, who will share their experiences of leading through change, building high-performing leadership teams, and navigating complex strategic challenges. They will discuss how they have sought to broaden the experience, expertise and perspectives around the leadership table, and the impact this has had on decision-making, innovation, organisational performance and long-term growth. The conversation will be expertly moderated by Elizabeth Pears, FT Longform Editor.
The discussion will be followed by a reception, providing an opportunity for senior leaders to continue the conversation and exchange ideas with peers from across the FTSE 350.
Thank you to our partners for this reception:
The Parker Review, The Financial Times and Russell Reynolds.
This event is by invitation only please contact the Change the Race Ratio team if you would like to attend.
