Yesterday I had the privilege of contributing to the Learned Society of Wales’s second ECR Network Colloquium, hosted by Bangor University under the theme “A Connected Wales.” This vibrant event provided me with a dual platform – to lead an interactive workshop on “Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Support ECR Career Journeys” and later to showcase the HES latest publication output.
The “Connected Wales” theme reflects the Society’s commitment to fostering a cohesive and interdisciplinary research network across Wales while connecting Welsh research with policy and practice. In line with this vision, I presented a poster on the new English and Welsh language access booklet that highlights Welsh Harmonious SMEs contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) and Wales’ Well-being Goals.
The booklet showcases a diverse range of Welsh SMEs that embody the principles of Harmonious Entrepreneurship. These enterprises not only contribute to the global SDG 16 agenda but also play a vital role in creating a prosperous, resilient, more equal, healthier, and globally responsible Wales, with cohesive communities and a thriving culture. The content provides inspiring stories and impactful work of modern Welsh ventures, each contributing to peace activism in their own unique way. Through interviews and cases, we explore how these SMEs harness the spirit of activism and combine it with their creative business models to effectively address social and environmental challenges, crafting their own solutions to a more just and peaceful world.
David and I welcome you to access the online booklets, and hope that this resource will serve as a valuable resource for businesses, students, and policymakers, inspiring them to adopt ethical and sustainable practices that align with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
We extend our gratitude to the Learned Society of Wales and Bangor University for hosting this exceptional event and providing a platform to share our work. We look forward to continuing our efforts in promoting Harmonious Entrepreneurship and contributing to the achievement of the Well-Being Goals and SDGs in Wales and beyond.
Special Thanks for comments within the booklets to:
Professor (Dr) Kathryn Penaluna, IICED, UWTSD for underlining that creative thinking is a central driver of change, and creative innovative thinking can be learned. She emphasises that the featured Welsh enterprises exemplify the promotion of peace and harmony through ethical entrepreneurship, which aligns with the aims of education, empowerment, and ethical entrepreneurship underpinning the principles on which HES is founded.
Professor Dr. Luci Attala, Director of UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES (UK), highlighting the growing momentum of local, inclusive initiatives contributing to a fairer world.
Emeritus Professor Colin McInnes of Academi Heddwch Cymru, underlining the appetite among Welsh entrepreneurs to align ethics with successful entrepreneurship.
Dr Barbara Ibinarriaga Soltero, LSW Programme Manager fostering cross-institutional dialogue and entrepreneurial research relevance.
Ann Swift, Welsh Government Start-up Manager, affirming these cases exemplify the innovative spirit their Entrepreneurship Service cultivates.
Bev Pold, providing insightful commentary on how the featured Welsh enterprises exemplify promotion of peace and harmony through ethical entrepreneurship.
Dr Thomas Jansen (UWTSD) emphasising entrepreneurship’s role in bridging humanities with socio-economic progress.
Dr Jeni Williams and Andrew Maund for their insightful profiles and interviews enriching the booklet.
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Delighted to hear that HES’ new publication and the Colloquium at Bangor University in collaboration with The Learned Society of Wales was a great success. I hope that the focus on these value-driven businesses and organisations will enjoy, and benefit, from the sharing of their amazing endeavours. Congratulations to all involved and to Harmonious Entrepreneurship Society in their continuing quest to embed ethical/responsible entrepreneurship in policy and practice.
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Thank you Bev – we are so excited that the booklets are now ready and accessible – we appreciate your support and contribution.
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