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Welcome to Exeter Expertise by the University of Exeter Business SchoolThis is where we translate our academic research into practical insights and solutions for individuals and organisations. It provides the latest thinking in our core areas of expertise: Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation.

Explore the insights from our academics across a wide range of topics, intended to provoke discussion and examine the role of business in a rapidly changing global environment. We are redefining the role of business. Providing leadership for a better world.

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Seasoned entrepreneur James Herbert talks to Alan Brown, Professor in Digital Economy, about his career in software, technology and data and the current landscape of technology services businessesIn a new podcast miniseries, join Professor Alan Brown in conversation with a panel of experts, as they unravel the complex threads of technology, finance and sustainability, offering insightful perspectives and thought-provoking discussions that will leave you inspired and informed.

In this first episode, Alan talks to James Herbert, CEO of Pivotl, a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in scaling modern software and technology services businesses. Explore his journey from playing a leading role in significant data and technology initiatives in the UK government, to co-founding The Panoply (now TPXimpact), a company that now boasts over 600 employees and serves clients across diverse sectors. Learn how James's entrepreneurial spirit has shaped the landscape of technology services.

This podcast miniseries is created by the Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC), a research consortium bringing together expertise in data science, computer science, and social science to improve the use of data in the defence community. The consortium is led by the University of Exeter, supported by the Universities of Liverpool and Surrey, the Digital Catapult and the Defence AI Centre.


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How do you banish the Sunday Night Blues? We talk to Professor Ilke Inceoglu and colleagues Kirstin Furber, People Director at Channel 4 and Paul Devoy, CEO at Investors in People about their ongoing research and what individuals and organisations can do to address this problem.


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What role do business schools play in helping address climate change and biodiversity loss – Laura Colombo and Onna Van Den Broek discuss current efforts and what more the business education sector needs to do.


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Professor Stefano Tasselli offers key advice on how to build an effective professional network.

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Professor Alan Brown discusses the implications of AI technology such as ChatGPT and presents the key trends that are changing the way we live and work.

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Professor Mark Thompson, a Professor of Digital Economy in INDEX (Initiative for the Digital Economy), discusses how the public sector can be more effective and efficient by seizing the opportunities of digitalisation


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Dr Michelle Mahdon and Professor Kristin Cullen Lester discuss why organisations need a clearer understanding of internal networks.


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In this podcast, we talk to Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen from the INDEX Initiative for the Digital Economy, at the University of Exeter Business School. Saeema discusses her work in data-driven design, particularly around products.


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Mohsen Mosleh discusses his research on social media disinformation and the challenges it presents for individuals and organisations.


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Dr Sebastian Tideman discusses his latest research on the role of gender in the aggressive questioning of CEOs during earnings conference calls.


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Professor Alex Gerbasi discusses her views on Responsible Leadership.

Exeter Expertise showcases the breadth of research happening across the Business School in three key areas: Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation.

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Dr. Sebastian Tideman explains his research on political affinity between countries and the effect that this has on cross-border company acquisitions.

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Professor Sarah Hartley and her two colleagues in Uganda, Professor Stella Neema and Chris Opesen discuss gene drive research for malaria control.

Funded by the British Academy and the Wellcome trust, their work is to understand the social science challenges around the development of this kind of technology and to consider how governance and ethics should be managed when dealing with a scientific breakthrough such as this.

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In our upcoming podcast, our panel of leading experts will be discussing the future of work. We will explore how work has changed in the last few years and in particular the effect of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the workplace.

As part of our podcast, we will discuss the future of work and what it will mean for individuals and organisations in the long term. The expert panel are Professor Ilke Inceoglu, Professor Ciara Eastell OBE and Professor Greg Allen.


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Professor Nav Mustafee discusses his research on helping to cut waiting times in the NHS. It is based on nudge theory and led to the development of the NHSquicker App, which patients can use with several health trusts in the South West.


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Professor Ian Bateman discusses the importance of natural capital and how to measure it effectively.


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Dr Constantine Manolchev discusses his research on bullying and the lessons for managing harassment and negative behaviours within organisations.


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Oli Young, Chief Diversity Officer talks about the importance of Black History Month, and the long term importance of diversity and inclusion for all.


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Professor Fiona Charnley discusses the importance of the circular economy, how it has been affected by COVID-19, and the establishment of a new national hub bringing together academia and business to move towards more circular approaches.


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Professor Alex Gerbasi discusses virtual networking and how people have been building contacts and relationships during the Covid-19 lockdown. What lessons does it provide us with about future social and professional networking?


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Professor Will Harvey and Navdeep Arora talk about the responses and triggers that force individuals to commit white-collar crime.

Exeter Expertise showcases the breadth of research happening across the Business School in three key areas: Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation.