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The insights in the Nudges and Bridges series aim to help everyone, including business people, understand how they can contribute to peace. In this video, Timothy Fort looks at lessons dogs teach us at a dog park, how religion is all about attempting to find perspective, and how two different plays in a football game can provide a perspective that lasts nearly a half-century.

As global challenges intensify, impactful implementation has never been more important, but also never more challenging. Here, James Payne at Forum for the Future, considers the ‘Big How’ of putting ambitious strategy into action to deliver real impact at scale and pace.

Two long-held criticisms of research organizations are the siloed nature of academic research— often comfortably detached from ground realities, and research outcomes never leading to the desired impact. How can the often long-drawn process of scientific, evidence-based research start to make a dent on real life? In this article, we look at how Good Business Lab approaches this conundrum by narrowing in on two verticals within the organization that were developed to address these issues.

What’s the point of an inspiring brand purpose if it doesn’t translate into meaningful action? The key is moving beyond words and theory, embedding your purpose in your core business to deliver quantifiable, sustainable business and social impact. We explore strategies to get there, including purpose-to-action pointers you can implement now.

Annabel Beales gives an overview of the five ways to engage with Business Fights Poverty, through convenings, circles, collaborations, collective insights and communications. And as always, find out about our latest published content.

Business Fights Poverty is a hive of activity this month, with a new coalition for India and COVID-19 Response, continuing work on Business and Climate Justice, and a focus on building inclusive business. Plus – upcoming events promise opportunities for insights and connection on the themes of Partnerships, Rebuild Better, and Developing Skills for the Future. 

To be a leading, thriving company, there is greater need than ever to redefine value creation and how businesses “net out” their impact. Leading organizations in the business for impact sector understand that what is now essential is giving people the right to be, act, and serve as changemakers for the common good in their everyday work.