SHMA Talks

In our latest SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith will be hosting a discussion on the key issues shaping the sustainability agenda, what it means to be “responsible” in the current climate, and where can we add more value in a non-traditional way?We are delighted to be joined by our panellists:Holly Gray, Head of Managed Partnerships – WWF-UKMhairi Littlewood, Campaign Manager – Better Business ActCatherine Rustomji, Head of Charities – Shakespeare MartineauBhavesh Patel, Solicitor at Lime Solicitors and co-founder of StorytellerWatch the webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Three inspiring leaders, David Sobo, Mark Esho MBE and Ninder Johal share their experience of the challenges they’ve faced in business because of their race and/or disability and how they’ve turned their adversity into a positive for themselves and others.  Watch the webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Clive Read, head of our Birmingham office, was in conversation with Neil Rami, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company for our SHMA Talks series.In this live interactive event Neil Rami offered an insight into how Birmingham is shaping up, with major projects taking place in the region, sustainability initiatives to combat climate change and the Commonwealth Games England just around the corner, the world's eyes are turning Birmingham's way and now more than ever, it's Birmingham's turn to shine.Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith is in conversation with Henrietta Brealey – CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Ninder Johal - CEO of Nachural Group, business leaders who manage, motivate and support teams of all ages, both older and younger than themselves. How do they do it and what is the best practice for managing a workforce of up to five generations?Watch webinar version Website: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith is in conversation with some of the UK’s most influential leaders reflecting on the past year, the impact on our economy and communities, and what we might expect in the future.This episode was recorded on 23 March 2021Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Experts from legal and finance sectors discuss the complications caused by the Covid crisis. What are the common characteristics of successful legal firms and is the future bright, or bleak, for the legal market?This episode was recorded on 15 December 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Leaders in energy and utilities discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion within the industry; what lessons can be learned from other sectors and what are the opportunities and barriers as a result of Covid-19?This episode was recorded on 14 December 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Reports show female-led countries are handling the Covid-19 crisis better, but is this simply down to gender?CEO Sarah Walker-Smith debates whether the myth is fact or fiction with a panel of experienced leaders.This episode was recorded on 17 September 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

Tuesday 30 June marked 100 days since the UK entered lockdown. Sarah Walker-Smith and economics Professors Baback Yazdani and Abhinay Muthoo discuss the current state of the UK economy and where businesses go from here.This episode was recorded on 1 July 2020Watch the webinar version Website: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our chief marketing and people officer Ben Buckton will be in conversation with Sara Burks - director of Adaptis and leading coach helping businesses during transformational change, and Helen Hay, head of culture and talent at Shakespeare Martineau.They will reflect on what has been learned over the last 100 days of lockdown about work cultures, the need for businesses to reassess their culture, what employees are looking for and the longer-term benefits of spreading positivity across all levels, and wrap up with a forward look at the role of leaders in helping businesses plan for what our CEO describes as the ‘new abnormal’.This episode was recorded on 2 July 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

We interview Professor Baback Yazdani, Dean of Nottingham Business School, to get his expert view on the effects of the pandemic on the business community and the wider implications for the UK economy.This episode was recorded on 22 May 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

The response from leaders and managers in times of crisis will be remembered for years to come.In this episode of SHMA Talks, chief marketing and people officer, Ben Buckton, will be in conversation with Smita Jamdar, partner and head of education at Shakespeare Martineau, who is well-known for her inspirational leadership. This lively discussion will see both share their personal experiences and best practice for how leaders, at all levels, can protect their reputation while also preparing for the quickly changing world.This episode was recorded on 22 May 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw

 In this episode, Sarah Walker-Smith will be in conversation with Pete Ashby - TEAM2030, Dr John Blakey - The Trusted Executive Foundation, and Keith Howells - Project4 Learning Lab discussing the topic of trust in leadership. This episode was recorded on 30 July 2020Watch webinar versionWebsite: www.shma.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shakespeare-martineauTwitter: www.twitter.com/SHMALaw