Management Meets PODCAST

Welcome to Management Meets, the University of Bath School of Management podcast sharing insight from our alumni community. In series one, Dean of the School of Management, Professor Steve Brammer and former Head of Alumni Relations, Katie Calvert-Jones spoke to 12 of our graduates to explore topics in the world of business including risk-taking, EDI and entrepreneurship. We heard from BAFTA award-winning producer, Ash Atalla, the founder of e-sports team Orangutan, Jai Shah, world-record-holding rower, Flo Ward, self-proclaimed ‘serial CEO’, Wilf Blackburn and Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of International Business, Professor Mairi Maclean, just to name a few. In series two, expect more honest tales of success, and some failure, as we discuss hot topics including sustainability, leadership and the ever-changing world of AI. Subscribe now to be part of the conversation.

In the final episode of the series, Katie and Steve are joined by 2022 BSc Business alumna and co-founder of safety app Epowar, E-J Roodt, and 2017 BSc Business alumnus and founder of Bubba Hospitality Group, Rob Huysinga.E-J and Rob discuss the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. From navigating growth to handling imposter syndrome, listen and uncover the reality of life as an entrepreneur.Dr. Daniela Defazio provides her academic insight highlighting the complex, non-linear nature of an entrepreneurial career and the need for a balance of ambition and clarity.

In episode five, Steve and Katie explore the intricacies of boardroom relationships with EMBA graduates, Joy Harcup and Wilf Blackburn. From the difference between non-executive and executive roles in the boardroom to using trust as a power tool, this episode provides practical advice for new and aspiring board members.Dr. Margaret Heffernan, School of Management academic and member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, provides her academic insight into the evolving purpose of boards and the importance of diverse perspectives.

Steve and Katie chat with Ash Atalla, CEO of Rough Cut TV and award-winning television producer who had success with shows like The Office and The IT Crowd. Ash shares his unconventional career journey from finance to television and how his business degree still helps him today. Listen and explore the balance between creativity and business, managing failure in an industry full of it, and the future of creative industries with the rise of AI.Dr. Poornika Ananth provides her academic insight, delving into the crossover of roles creative leaders have and how to handle them.

In episode three of Management Meets, we explore the business skills needed in sports with graduate guests Serena Guthrie MBE, former England Roses netball team captain, and Flo Ward, world record holder as part of the youngest female trio to row an ocean,Guests discuss values-driven leadership, triumphs, setbacks, the reality of crossing an ocean in a rowing boat and the upcoming Olympic Games.Professor Steve Wyatt offers academic insight into effective leadership and followership, highlighting the importance of adaptability in high-performance environments.Tune in to learn how leadership style affects performance, from the office to competitive sport.

This episode of Management Meets delves into the complex world of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) in business. Bringing together academia and industry, hosts Steve and Katie welcome alumni guests:Holly Simmons, Class of 2020 BSc Business graduate and founder of career management platform, Niya.Ali Kazimi, Class of 1992 BSc Business (then known as BSc Business Administration) graduate and Managing Director at Hansuke Consulting.Prof. Mairi Maclean, Class of 1990 MBA graduate and Associate Dean of Faculty for the School of Management. Hear how our guests approach fostering a truly inclusive workplace culture, discussing the complexity of ED&I in business, exploring unconscious bias, equity, and the significance of creating opportunities for underrepresented groups. Associate Professor Luke Fletcher provides an academic perspective to the narrative, explaining the implications of a variety of approaches to fostering ED&I in the workplace and underlining the necessity of a comprehensive approach beyond tick-box exercises for genuine organisational integration and benefit. Listen and explore the significance of diversity in business, educational institution initiatives, and the holistic approach you need to take for effective workplace equity.

In the first episode of Management Meets, we explore risk-taking in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. With personal insights from two alumni guests, the discussion covers the challenges and opportunities presented by taking risks in business.Hosts Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Alumni Relations and External Engagement, and Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, talk to graduates Jai Shah, Co-Founder of eSports team, Orangutan, and Shinarai Idrissova, a Venture Lead at Henkel Adhesives.This time, we provide a sneak peek into the world of leading entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, with Professor Dimo Dimov sharing the theory behind the practice.Listen for honest tales of taking risks, dealing with failure, facing uncertainty and the inevitable ebbs and flows of motivation in the world of work. Reading List:Prof. Dimov’s work on the Drucker Forum, including ‘questions leaders must ask’.  Finding the Entrepreneur Within by Prof. Dimo Dimov and Prof. Joseph Pistrui

Welcome to Management Meets... the University of Bath School of Management podcast! Hosted by Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, and Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Alumni Relations and External Engagement.Tune in for riveting conversations, insightful discussions, and valuable takeaways that will fuel your passion for success.Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Subscribe now to Management Meets and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of management!