Nick Temple: March 2008 Archives
Big news for a couple of ambassadors over the past week or two. First up, Craig Dearden-Phillips' Speaking Up were one of five organisations chosen by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to receive part of a £27m fund to deliver services to young people. You can read a bit about Craig's reaction to that in his post about Kids Company over on his Naked Entrepreneur blog.
That's one bottom line-related piece of news. In another, ambassador Sophi Tranchell featured last Saturday on Radio 4's business programme, The Bottom Line. You can listen to the programme here and it's particularly interesting to hear the differences (and commonalities) of approach that the three chief execs have, particularly in relation to shareholdings and ownership (with Divine Chocolate being 45% owned by its co-operative in Ghana, the AGMs can be a little different....). Well worth a listen, and good to see the movement represented on a mainstream business programme.
That's one bottom line-related piece of news. In another, ambassador Sophi Tranchell featured last Saturday on Radio 4's business programme, The Bottom Line. You can listen to the programme here and it's particularly interesting to hear the differences (and commonalities) of approach that the three chief execs have, particularly in relation to shareholdings and ownership (with Divine Chocolate being 45% owned by its co-operative in Ghana, the AGMs can be a little different....). Well worth a listen, and good to see the movement represented on a mainstream business programme.
Most of the Ambassadors were out in force at Voice 08 last week; Reed shared a stage with Francis Maude MP from the Conservatives, Tokunbo and Saeeda starred in a breakout session, whilst Ken was singled out by Phil Hope (Minister for Third Sector) for praise in his videoed speech. And a special mention for Peter's shoes at the reception....
In other snippets, check out Nigel Kershaw in this podcast on social firms, straight-talking as ever; and see also this news item on more success and expansion for Daniel Heery and Cybermoor.
In other snippets, check out Nigel Kershaw in this podcast on social firms, straight-talking as ever; and see also this news item on more success and expansion for Daniel Heery and Cybermoor.
