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One of the purposes of the NALP #annualeducationconference is to reconnect with others in the industry, especially for those of us in it for a long time. Last week, it was great to catch up with people who I have grown up with in the profession, who have been instrumental in my own career development, (looking at you, Debby, Michele, Emily, Victor, Yujin, Kathren, Carryn). And, then to be sitting next to Carryn at the Flo Recruit dinner! Carryn and I are part of each other’s law firm “origin stories” and it was fun to relive and share how we were trained in that bygone era, from use of significant digits in GPA calculations, the order the doucments appeared in the callback file, printing callback documents on the appropriate colored paper, the correct *full* names of law schools on the appropriately colored file labels, callback reports, FedEx’ing candidate files to Chicago prior to the 5:00 p.m. cutoff, arraning seating charts for recruiting dinners, etc. And, to top the week off, I get to see my oversized headshot at the business meeting, when I was recognized with Clara Solomon and Donna Gerson by our peers at NALP, for doing “work,” that I don’t really consider work. It is so fulfilling when I can connect people and, more importantly, advance other careers. And, to feel and hear the appreciation from the #aapi members, well, it makes it all worthwhile.  #nalp #nalpannual #legalrecruiting

A COMPASSIONATE ECONOMY IS IT POSSIBLE? Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending a thought-provoking discussion that challenged conventional business models. Melanie Rieback and Alison Holloway explained how their company business models work with an approach that challenges the traditional drive to extract wealth from production, offering instead a more balanced, equitable, environmentally sound and compassionate way of doing business. 🤷♀️ What is it about this model that is compassionate ➡ It's a business model that prioritises people, the environment and society over profits, enabling everyone involved - employees, owners, customers, the business and even the economy to thrive without causing the harm of traditional business models. ➡ Staff and owners alike earn a fair and livable wage, but no one becomes 'unnaturally wealthy', as Melanie puts it. At the same time, staff don't get terminated for a sniff of a slight boost to the company's profit. ➡ Customers are charged market rates, with provisions to subsidise those who need the service but can't afford to pay as much.   ➡  No shareholder's interest in extracting wealth from the business is prioritised above all else. Measures are put in place to stop this eventuality from arising.         🤔 If you find this business model as intriguing as me, I highly recommend watching Melanie's TED talk. For those who are truly enthusiastic, Melanie's LinkedIn page hosts a series of 8 YouTube clips, each over an hour long, on how to build a non-extractive business. 🙏 A big that you to Antony McMullen, FGIA, FRSA, for your inspiring wrap-up at the end of the panel discussion and to the 888 Co-operative Causeway Limited and RSA Oceania for making the event happen and Clare Fountain, GAICD, for being an excellent panel facilitator Why we need to reform the startup business model | Melanie Rieback | TEDxBerlin (youtube.com)

𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝔾𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕄𝔼𝕤 We are at #BCorpAssembly2024 with B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand getting ready for a panel discussion. See you soon! 👇🏽 #BCorp #BCorpCertified #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GoodGovernance

They say with age comes wisdom. The knowledge I have gained through being an #IISA member has benefitted me tremendously to the extent that I could provide advice to an #insurance client that managed to save in excess of R400k. #insurancebrokers #microinsurers

Hear from our newest and longest-serving members, CISI founding chair Graham Ross Russell FCSI(Hon) and level 3 award winner Eliana Sarah Balasubramaniam, who share their thoughts on professionalism and the art of staying ahead through shifting strategies. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gcxHrGCQ #careersinfinance #financialservices #BeAProfessional #financeminds

We are thrilled to announce that Vincent AI has been honored with the prestigious New Product Award from the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)! This recognition highlights our commitment to innovation and excellence in the legal sector. Can't really express in words how proud I am to be part of this team! #LegalAI #LegalTech

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Gary Baker, CEO of IAIA, converses with Yaw Amoyaw-Osei, the recipient of the 2024 IAIA Lifetime Achievement Award, discussing his extensive career in impact assessment. The conversation concludes with Gary Baker acknowledging Yaw Amoyaw-Osei's contributions and emphasizing the importance of translating theoretical knowledge into practical applications in the field of impact assessment. Find key points discussed below: 1. Career Highlights and IAIA's Role: ⭕ Yaw Amoyaw-Osei reflects on his long and distinguished career in impact assessment, highlighting his first IAIA conference in 1996 in Lisbon as a pivotal moment. ⭕  He emphasizes the value of networking and learning from peers within the IAIA community, which contributed significantly to his professional development. ⭕  He mentions Ghana's rise as a leader in impact assessment in Africa during the mid-1990s, partly due to IAIA's influence. 2. Advice to Young Professionals: ⭕ Yaw encourages young professionals to leverage the resources and networking opportunities provided by IAIA. ⭕ He stresses the importance of volunteering and building connections with experienced professionals, which can lead to career development opportunities such as jobs, internships, and higher education prospects. 3. Optimism About Environmental Challenges: ⭕ Yaw expresses optimism about the role of impact assessment in addressing global environmental issues such as climate change, sanitation, and deforestation. ⭕ He advocates for better publicization and utilization of impact assessment among policymakers to realize its full potential in solving environmental problems. 4. Call to Action for Impact Assessment Practitioners: ⭕ He urges impact assessment practitioners to make their work more practical and accessible to policymakers and decision-makers. ⭕ He highlights the need for the impact assessment community to critique and improve their approaches to ensure tangible benefits.

This will be a great webinar! I have great respect for Larraine Segil and John Driver, NACD.DC. It is critical that #boarddirectors have different backgrounds and share different points of view respectfully. These differences improve the organization's strategy and risk oversight. #corporategovernance #DirectorExcellence