The Octopus Of Enterprise

What's your ideal 'space' for innovation? 

Join Diana as she speaks to Stephen Dobson (University of Leeds) and Sophie Cavanagh (PwC) about the different kinds of spaces, both physical and intangible, a person can access or utilise as part of their innovative process. 

We’re back! After taking a break over the summer, Diana is here with another fun-filled and factual episode of The Octopus Of Enterprise!

Starting with the ultimate question of whether or not a four-day working week could be successfully applied to your business?

Join Diana as she chats with Dan Marrable (448 Studio) and Katie Fudakowski (Farrer & Co.) about the joys, trials and tribulations of implementing a 4-day working week into a business.

Are you looking to get involved in a programme that aims to “create a better, more sustainable world”?

Well look no further! Join Diana as she speaks to members of NTU’s Enactus team Connor Farrell, Yumna Hassan and Devishi Kapoor about their time (so far) taking part in the programme that is Enactus.

If you want to get involved in Enactus, whether that be as a student working on a project or as a business wanting to mentor or sponsor the Enactus programme then please visit enactus.org to find out more!

How do you define and experience innovation in your enterprise?

Join Diana as she speaks to Ashreen Seethal (Innovate UK EDGE) and Becky Valentine (Spenbeck) about female entrepreneurs' perspective of innovation within business.

Ever wondered what goes into starting and running a social enterprise?

Join Diana as she chats with Louise Cooke (Shareware), Anna de la Vega (The Urban Worm) and Peter Ptashko (Cambio) about their paths into social enterprise and how they do business for good. 

NTU Enterprise’s special event with social entrepreneur Josh Littlejohn MBE, the power of entrepreneurship to change the world, takes place on Monday 9th May 2022. Click here to find out more!

Do you have an office pet as part of your business?

Join Diana as she gets together with Charlotte Corner (Crunch Corner) and Katrina Starkie (Dryden Enterprise Centre) to discuss the the joys, trials and tribulations of having and integrating a pet into your business and a non-remote office. 

Can you have success without failure?

Join Diana as she speaks to Hannah Roberts (Hannah Roberts Coaching) and Martin Sandhu (nuom) about the importance of experiencing failure within business.

Does your business ‘spark joy’?

Join Diana as she chats to Debbie Clarke (debbiedooodah) and Sheryl Andrews (Step by Step Listening) about the joy of business; debating where it comes from and how to keep it in your day-to-day entrepreneurial life.

When is it and when is it not a ‘leader’s’ business?

Join Diana, as she catches up with Barbara Armstrong OBE (Three P Business Development) and Megan Powell Vreeswijk (NTU Enterprise); discussing what it really means to be a successful and respected leader in business. Spoiler Alert! It has a lot to do with trust and developing yourself and your team.

Branding and Marketing – What's the difference, and which one comes first?

Join Diana as she speaks to Emma Glover (Victress) and Al Squires (Just BS) as they discuss the role of marketing and branding within businesses.