Business Trends 2020 – How companies are using Purpose & Culture as growth drivers
21st May 2019, 09:00 – 13:00
Robert Denholm House, Bletchingley Rd,
Nutfield RH1 4HW
Throughout our business & personal lives, consciously & unconsciously, we make “selection” decisions.
What to buy, who to work for, who to choose as supplier, friend or associate.
Business looks to the future to plan. But what if the future is already here & you missed it!
People are increasingly selective & choosing to deal with businesses that embody “Purpose” as well as profit. Businesses that have a Culture & values with which they can identify.
Why attend this event?
- Meet & hear from successful companies that have used Purpose & Culture to address business issues, aims & objectives
- Find out how adopting a purposeful Culture can help recruit, retain & develop talent
- How your Culture can help mitigate the pain of change, transition & transformation
- How changing your culture can beneficially affect your profit
- An opportunity to question our speakers about “Purpose & Culture” as growth drivers & how they could assist in addressing your business issues
Register for a free ticket here.
Download the agenda here.
Speakers include:

Sarah Fraser – Head of Willmott Dixon Foundation
Sarah Fraser is Head of the Willmott Dixon Foundation, our vehicle to drive social value throughout our business.
In her role, Sarah is responsible for developing, monitoring and measuring the Group’s community investment activities and ensuring we leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities in which we work.
Unlike other targets of its kind, Willmott Dixon does not measure its work on financial cost, number of apprenticeships or hours accrued but on whether its initiatives have actually had a positive impact on individual lives.

R. Michael Anderson – The Technology Leadership Insider
R. Michael Anderson’s business successes include starting, growing, and selling three enterprise software companies, some of which landed on the Inc. 500|5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies and won Best Places to Work in San Diego, California.
He’s written two best-selling books, is a featured contributor in entrepreneur.com, has hosted a radio show, been named the #7 top leadership expert worldwide, and been named Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
Now he is devoted to teaching others the tools that transformed his own life, so that they too can achieve new levels of personal and business success.

Susan Sellman – Relationship Manager at Unity Trust Bank
With over 30 years’ experience working in the banking industry, Susan
Susan has worked closely with the
Her wide range of Commercial knowledge now extends into the Healthcare sector where she specialises in Care Homes, Learning Disability units and the Children’s Day Care Units.

Nici Jupp – Managing Director at Talent Gateway
Nici established Talent Gateway in 2012, with an initial vision of driving demand for flexible working opportunities for those experienced professionals no longer seeking full time employment. The business has evolved over time through its strength and knowledge in the fast-paced digital space and now focuses on helping clients navigate this rapidly changing market.
Passionate about making a difference through her work, Nici is proud that Talent Gateway is a Social Value Pioneer and one of the first organisations to be awarded Level 1 Social Value Certification. Social Value UK is the national network for social impact and social value. Understanding our social value impact enables us to hold ourselves to account and ensure Talent Gateway makes a positive difference, to the benefit of our clients, candidates and community.

Jan Rogers – Founder of Esetu
Jan is a Practical, Realistic, Idealist, founder of
Jan has seen great things accomplished by people working & acting together. But poorly managed change or development impacts outcomes. Now she uses her experience to help business avoid the pitfalls of poorly visualised transformation.
Jan encourages businesses to develop a culture of openness & trust. Where everyone feels able to be involved so that change or development is “Done with not done to”.

Ben Carpenter – CEO of Social Value UK
Ben Carpenter is the chief executive of Social Value UK and Social Value International, the global network developing principles and standards for social and environmental value accounting.
Prior to becoming CEO, Ben was Social Value UK’s Operations Manager. Ben has helped develop the international membership, the Assurance and Accreditation services and led on projects such as the Impact Management Project. Ben has also led on international initiatives with the OECD, World Economic Forum and World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Ben’s background in homelessness, social housing and the built environment, affords him experience that spans sectors and an in-depth knowledge of Social Value accounting.
The event is kindly hosted and sponsored by Robert Denholm House.
Offering modern facilities whilst retaining the character and period features, during the week we house serviced offices, meeting rooms and conferencing facilities, whilst in the evenings and weekends transforms into an exciting events venue.
The large country house has been renovated to a high standard, retaining its charming original features such as the grand staircase and exquisite stained glass windows by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Surrounded by idyllic countryside, offering fantastic views, a relaxing atmosphere and the ultimate backdrop for photos.