S01 E06 What next? Leadership conversations for a better future: The value of values

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In this episode, we explore whether corporate values really matter when markets, politics and societal expectations pull in different directions. We’re joined by Alison Taylor, author of Higher Ground, and Karen Wood, Chair of global mining and metals company South32, and Thomas Lingard from think tank, the Centre for Future Generations to try an unpack the possible impact of AI and how values and purpose actually show up in boardrooms and tough decisions.

The views in this podcast are those of the contributors, and don’t necessarily represent those of CISL, the University of Cambridge, or Investec, and should not be taken as advice or a recommendation.
4 Dec 2025 English South Africa Business

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