Shared Value Project

And just like that, the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024 has come to a close. Over these past few days, we’ve been inspired by discussions on how businesses can drive both profit and purpose, and we’ve seen firsthand the energy and creativity that can emerge from these intersections. A sincere thank you to University of Melbourne for being a key partner and host of the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024. Your ongoing support made this impactful experience possible. We’re also grateful to the companies that took part, sharing their insights and dedication to creating shared value: PwC Australia, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Infoxchange, IAG, The Energy Charter, ANZ, Corrections Victoria, King & Wood Mallesons, Jobsbank, Ability Works Australia Ltd, Australian Accounting Standards Board, NAB, AIA, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Group of 100, Impactfull, Ausfine Foods International Pty Ltd, Coles Group, Care Connect - Community Care Provider, Regis Aged Care, and Bass Coast Shire Council. A huge thank you to all of our participants for their active involvement and commitment. We can’t wait to see how the insights gained here will influence leadership and business practices in the future. A special shout-out to our faculty—Mark Kramer, Leith Sharp, Adam Jay, Ben Peacock, Janette O'Neill, Rosemary Addis, Brad Potter, and Hugh Foley —for leading these insightful sessions and sparking meaningful conversations. Together, we’re building a future where businesses thrive by creating value for both shareholders and society. #SharedValue #PurposeDriven #ExecutiveEducation #BusinessForGood #UniversityofMelbourne

The final day of the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024 at the University of Melbourne brought the ideation and change process into focus. Leith Sharp led a powerful session on the life of ideas, and what's needed to generate and execute the scale of new thinking needed to address the big challenges of our time. Another highlight of the day was the conversation on how to think about the governance, compliance and financial settings needed to create the organisational context for creating shared value featuring Janette O'Neill, Brad Potter, and Rosemary Addis. Together with the whole cohort and faculty we answered the groups burning questions and provided tangible insights and advice on how to take back learnings and translate them into action. We ended the program with a commitment activity, where participants had time to both reflect and commit to their next 'move'. A big thank you to the University of Melbourne for being such a fantastic host over the past three days and to everyone who contributed to this inspiring program! #SharedValue #PurposeDriven #Day2Recap #UniversityofMelbourne #Leadership #EthicalLeadership #Innovation

Day 1 of the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024 at the University of Melbourne was full of impactful sessions and hands-on learning. We started by exploring the relationship between profit and purpose with Mark Kramer, guiding us through how businesses can create shared value while addressing societal challenges. The day included interactive activities led by Hugh Foley, where participants applied the theory to real-world contexts, building their shared value strategy toolkit and working on getting closer to the problem. Adam Jay and Dan Crotty shared valuable lessons from the field, followed by a high energy session with Ben Peacock on purpose and its role in keeping you focused and committed to your impact goals. The day ended with an insightful dinner discussion on ethical leadership, with Rosemary Addis, Mark Kramer, Professor Mette Morsing and Sarah Downie. Thank you to University of Melbourne and to the Gourlay Foundation for supporting Professor Mette Morsing's visit to Melbourne! #SharedValue #PurposeDriven #Day1Recap #UniversityofMelbourne #Leadership #EthicalLeadership #Innovation

An inspiring evening at University of Melbourne as we kicked off the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024 with a screening of Beyond Zero. The documentary, followed by an insightful Q&A with Sarah Downie and Mark Kramer set the stage for powerful discussions on what it truly means to lead with purpose and create value that extends beyond profit. Thank you to all the participants and guests for joining us tonight and to University of Melbourne for hosting us. We can’t wait to dive deeper into these conversations tomorrow! #SharedValue #BeyondZero #Sustainability #UniversityofMelbourne #Leadership

Excitement is building as we look forward to the launch of the Shared Value Executive Education Program 2024 tomorrow at the University of Melbourne. We can’t wait to welcome participants and faculty for an immersive exploration of how businesses can align profit with purpose. Kicking off with a screening of Beyond Zero, tomorrow promises to set the tone for an impactful week. A special thank you to the University of Melbourne for hosting us and supporting this important conversation. Stay tuned for updates as we dive into the future of shared value leadership! #SharedValue #Leadership #ExecutiveEducation #UniversityofMelbourne #PurposeDriven

Another incredible turnout for our Beyond Zero screening in Perth with the team at Berlin. Thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed the film and engaged in some thought provoking conversations. If you want to learn more about Beyond Zero or are interested in hosting your own screening reach out to us at info@sharedvalue.org.au

It's a Wrap: Shared Value for Nonprofits Program 🎉 We've just concluded our first Shared Value for Nonprofits Program, and were overwhelmed by the incredible group of nonprofits that joined us; Aurora Education Foundation Brotherhood of St Laurence Western Port Biosphere Tearfund Australia Clean Up Australia Ltd Ability Works Inc Good Return  Over these two days, we delved into crucial topics shaping the nonprofit landscape: - Mission vs. Purpose Orientation - Shared Value Theory - ESG and the Changing Corporate Landscape - Business Models for Nonprofits And of course we rolled up our sleeves and got busy ideating shared value ideas for each organisation Along with our faculty, Sarah Downie, Steven Spurr and Layusa Isa-Odidi we were fortunate to hear from some fantastic guest speakers: David Spriggs, CEO of Infoxchange Lee McDougall, Head of Sustainability at IAG Joe Ware, Managing Director at Chatleigh Foundation Their insights added immense value to our discussions and sparked new ideas among participants. Spending 2 days working alongside these nonprofit leaders has been a learning experience for us all. The energy, creativity, and commitment in the room was palpable, and we are excited to see how these organisations will leverage shared value principles to amplify their impact. Thank you to all participants, speakers, and the team who made this possible.

We're excited to be kicking off our first Shared Value for Nonprofits program today! A very warm welcome to our cohort Ability Works Australia Ltd Aurora Education Foundation Clean Up Australia Ltd Brotherhood of St Laurence Good Return Tearfund Western Port Biosphere

What an exciting partnership. We look forward to hearing more about what GRI and IFVI can achieve together to enhance sustainability and financial reporting

Missed our recent Masterclass on Innovation and Partnerships? Read about the session and the key take-aways in our recent article.