The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

Creativity matters. Without it, we wouldn't have science or medicine. We'd have no solutions, no innovation. Our economy needs new ideas to survive. But we don't have enough of them. Why? What do we mean by creativity? Why do we need it? Does it really have the power to change things? And why don't we value it more? If new ideas are so important, what's stopping us from making the most of them? And what are the consequences if we don't? In this episode, Ethan and Dara set out about tackling our latest big question: can creativity change the world? They're joined by Andy Sandoz, chief creative officer at Deloitte Digital, and Debapratim De (Debo), economist. Hosts: Ethan Worth and Dara Latinwo Guests: Andy Sandoz and Debapratim De Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Once a bustling hub of activity, the high street as we know it is under threat. With 20% of all retail sales coming from online shopping, it seems that popping to the shops could one day become a thing of the past. But is this really the end? Or the beginning? Will technology shape our future high streets in ways we can't imagine? What does this all mean for retailers? And what about us? Has the way we shop changed for good? This week, Lizzie and Dara are stepping into the host seats to tackle our latest big question: does the high street have a future? They're joined by Colin Jeffrey, lead retail consulting partner, and Matt Ward, principal consultant at Market Gravity. Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Dara Latinwo Guests: Colin Jeffrey and Matt Ward Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Research estimates that one in four of us run at least one business on the side. And, as usual, it seems millennials are the top culprits. For those aged 25-34, over a third are pursuing side projects. So why are so many of us starting a side hustle? Does it distract from our day jobs? Or keep us motivated? Should business be putting its foot down? Or actively encouraging employees to pursue projects on the side? This week, George is joined by our brand new co-host Dara Latinwo. They're attempting to get to the bottom of this week's big question, with the help of two guests who know a thing or two about side hustling – Nick Philpot and Riteesh Mishra. Listen in to find out: Nick's top tips from launching Yolk, a new coffee and breakfast spot How Riteesh balances a career with coaching one of the UK's most successful women's football teams What George & Dara think of their very own side hustles The first album George ever bought (it's what he wanted, what he really really wanted). Hosts: George Parrett and Dara Latinwo Guests: Nick Philpot, founder of Yolk, and Riteesh Mishra, Talent Manager at Deloitte Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

David Sproul has been the CEO of Deloitte UK for the last eight years and was the first ever CEO of Deloitte North West Europe. It's safe to say he knows a thing or two about what it's like to make it to the top. He's led our firm through eight years of consecutive growth. But he's faced his fair share of challenges along the way. This episode brings together all three of our hosts for the very first time. George, Lizzie and Ethan leave no stone unturned. Listen in to find out: David's guilty pleasure The one thing he's most proud of achieving as our CEO What he thinks the future holds in store for our firm Why he just can't get enough of the musical Hamilton. Hosts: George Parett, Lizzie Elston and Ethan Worth Guest: David Sproul, CEO of Deloitte UK and Deloitte North West Europe Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Have you ever questioned whether you're good enough? Afraid people will find out you're not capable? Felt like a fraud? You're not alone. Imposter Syndrome affects 70% of people at some point in their lives. So what does it feel like to have Imposter Syndrome? Why is it so prevalent in a high performance culture? Who's most likely to have imposter feelings? And most importantly - what can we do about it? In this episode, our hosts are joined by two very special guests who open up about their own experiences of Imposter Syndrome - Sharon Thorne, our incoming Global Chair, and Poppy Jaman, CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance. Headphones in to find out: What it was like for Sharon to be the first female on Deloitte's Executive How Poppy dealt with her symptoms before her meeting at Number 10 Why even Michelle Obama has suffered from Imposter Syndrome Why, in the end, our guests (and our hosts!) are all amazing Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston Guests: Sharon Thorne, Deloitte's incoming Global Chair, and Poppy Jaman, CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

From reusable coffee cups to metal straws, we're all familiar with the 'war' against single-use plastics. Eco-friendly options have become more mainstream, but how much difference can one small change really make? What else could we as individuals be doing to reduce our waste? And what's the role of business in all of this? George and Ethan catch up with Thomas Pell, founder of the UK's largest zero waste supermarket, The Clean Kilo, and Nick Robinson, an environment manager at Deloitte. In this episode you'll discover: How our hosts got on with their plastic free week challenge How George is saving the dolphins one six pack at a time How Thomas became scientist turned supermarket founder Why we're saying goodbye to single use cups at Deloitte Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Guests: Thomas Pell, The Clean Kilo and Nick Robinson, Deloitte environment manager Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Careers matter. Not just in terms of livelihoods, but how we define our identities. What matters to you at work? From a good boss and great benefits, to being recognised and making an impact. This week we ask: what makes a great career? George and Ethan are back in the host seat. They catch up with Deloitte's Global Chairman David Cruickshank between his travels, and apprentice Lowri Jones who travelled to see us from Cardiff, for an inspirational career chat. Headphones in to find out: David's favourite breakfast cereal How Lowri felt taking the leap and leaving university If millennials really are that into purpose as it seems Whether David secretly is a millennial Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Guests: David Cruickshank, Deloitte's Global Chairman and Lowri Jones, Analyst Technical support: Deloitte's Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Tired of the same old advice from the same old places? How about some innovation lessons from narcos, pirates and hackers? We're not encouraging you take up illegal activities, don't worry. But being proficient at new technologies is key to the success of underground economies. For these innovators on the edges of society, innovation isn't a choice, but a matter of survival. This week we ask: what can we learn from the underground economy? In this episode you'll discover: Why this is about more than a hooded hacker in their bedroom How emojis are being used as code for suspicious purchases Whether something fishy is going on within Snapchat What Alex has looked up on a company laptop without being fired Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston Guests: James Maude, cyber-crime expert and Alex Cole, senior consultant at Market Gravity Technical support: Deloitte's creative studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Would you trust a robot to lead an interview? Operate on you? Make your lunch? It's happening already. The way we work is changing. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed and many of us already work with robots every day. But what happens when the bots become more useful than us? Automation could take 30% of our jobs in the next 30 years. Some will disappear faster than others. This week we ask: what will be last job on earth? In this episode you'll find out: Why Anne-Marie would have loved being a florist Whether we should still be teaching kids how to code What organisations need to know about recruiting robots Whether there's a future in cat surfing instructing Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Guests: Anne-Marie Malley, UK human capital lead, and Matthew Howard, UK director of artificial intelligence Technical support: Deloitte's creative studio Original music: Ali Barrett