Event Details

How can business leaders take action to create a positive impact on the world?

Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and Co-author of Net Positive, joins Professor Andrew Hoffman to discuss how business can be a force for good, accelerating action to tackle climate change, inequality and other important issues facing society. To create what Paul calls a “net positive world,” Polman and Hoffman will discuss, not only how business practice is changing, but also how business education must change to bring about this important shift. Additionally, Hoffman and Polman will explore the responsibility of business and discuss the ways in which students, leaders, and educators can find purpose within management. Join us for an engaging talk from leaders in both industry and research.

Leadership Dialogues: Paul Polman
Thursday, June 29, 2022, 12:30-1:30 PM
Virtual
Open to the entire community
RSVP required, see link

About the Dialogues
The Leadership Dialogues speaker series, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross, is a fireside chat-style event featuring accomplished industry, political and non-profit leaders discussing the latest ideas in organizational research and ongoing practice with U-M faculty. Speakers share advice on topics including inspiring teams, weathering crises, and leading with values. All dialogues are free and open to the entire U-M community.

Questions? Email Sanger at rossleaders@umich.edu.