Why Socio-Economic Balance is Key to Property Industry Success.......A Masterclass for SME's
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Episode 23 - "Why Socio-Economic Balance is Key to Property Industry Success.......A Masterclass for SME's" with Jane Hollinshead from IJD Consulting.  This episode is an absolute masterclass in how to turn socio-economic disadvantage into an advantage for the property industry; delivered by one of the property industries leading experts - Jane Hollinshead. There is not much Jane has not done in the property industry, so it might be easiest to bullet point her remarkable career and expertise so you know to get out the pen and paper as her advice is priceless: Currently the Director and Principal of IJD Consulting, providing strategic advice to real estate private and listed companies, professional advisors, charities and industry organisations; as well as  Currently a Non-Exec Advisor to Knight Frank People Board Currently a Non-Exec Director of Moorfield Group  Currently of Board Member of Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association and Chair of NHG Operations Committee Previously a Board Member of Pathways to Property  Previously a Board Member of CREFC Europe  Previously a Partner and Head of Real Estate at Addleshaw Goddard  Today we dive into the topic of socio-economic imbalance; and how property businesses can enhance both social impact & business performance in one go. We discuss in detail:  What socio-economic disadvantage is, how to identify it and how to crush it The importance of cognitive diversity in a business How SME's can make a huge impact with a small footprint How SME's can outmanoeuvre rigid procurement checklists to demonstrate specialist value, even when competing against giants.  The use of reverse mentoring and specialist diversity recruitment agencies such as Rare Recruitment  (& my personal favourite) The 4 keys to recruitment success: Resilience, Driven, Self Awareness and Agility to Pivot  Strap yourself in, grab a book and a pen and enjoy!!!!  Resources:  Jane's Socio-economic article in EGI:   https://www.egi.co.uk/news/why-now-is-the-time-to-focus-on-socio-economic-imbalance/ With your hosts, Adam Hinds and Jordan Relfe from the Award Winning LifeProven Wellbeing Property Consultancy delivering Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Wellbeing Consultancy services across the UK and beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtforlife/message
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