About Time - with Chris Nichols

<p>I first met Charlie Calkin a few years back working on a project together, and I was simply bowled over by how good she is. Charlie is one of the leading UK practitioners in restorative justice, and restorative...

<p>I came across Professor Sarah Williams through social media, when she posted a comment about her aspiration that the international strategy of BNU (Buckingham New University) would be a decolonial one, setting it...

<p>I only recently met Professor Laura Peters. We met when I heard about her move to West Dean, and knew I had to invite Laura onto the series because of the unique nature of West Dean and her role there. I fully...

<p>I worked with Dr Margaret Gearty on the wonderful MSc in Sustainability and Responsibility when it moved from Bath to Ashridge, and I have respected and loved her work on “learning histories” ever since. </p><p>This...

<p>I’ve known Miles Cherry for a long time. He’s the founder of React, Acting for Business, and I started working with Miles and his team of actors during my Ashridge time, as much as 25 years back.</p><p>Working with...

<p>Derek Walker has a job he loves and a role that is as rare as it is vital and radical. He’s the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, with the role of holding to account the entirety of the Welsh government in...

<p>I’ve know Beccy Speight since her time at the National Trust. Since then she’s been CEO of The Woodland Trust and now leads the RSPB - one of the largest nature focused charities in Europe. Beccy is a leader who...

<p>I’ve rarely worked with Peter Reason, but his work has been hugely influential on me and my life. </p><p>As one of the pioneers of participatory methods of inquiry, in organisational life and elsewhere, Peter was a...

<p>I first met Abbot Christopher during the pandemic when he asked me to facilitate a conversation for a group of monks. It turned out to be one of those wonderful and rich experiences that become woven into the fabric...

<p>I’m thrilled to release this episode of About Time with Narendra Laljani. Narendra was a continuous influence during my years at Ashridge. It’s fair to say I learned the practice of strategy on many places, but I...

<p>Dave Petley is VC of Hull, and alongside his leadership role he maintains an active academic life in the field of landslides. He’s about to move - towards the end of the year - to become VC of one of the UK’s largest...

<p>I’ve worked with Megan for years: we ran a brilliant simulation together and that experience was a period of growth and exploration for both of us. </p><p>Since then, Megan has written some of the most amazing...

<p>I love Steve’s work. He’s an artist, a workshop creator, a facilitator and so much more.</p><p>I’ve known Steve for his constant exploring of new edges and new experiments.</p><p>This is such a rich episode that I...

<p>Jon Alexander is author of the book Citizens (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/citizens-jon-alexander/7315064?ean=9781912454884) - a book that has captured the imagination of people all around the world. I’ve known...

<p>Rob Sexton is CEO of Yeo Valley, the west country based organic food producer, a family business based on sites near to its roots on a Somerset farm. </p><p>Regenerative work is right at the heart of what this brand...