Xero at Competition for the Future 2021

Competition for the Future (FFTF) was not too long ago held at Wellington’s TSB area. As an Influence Accomplice for Inspiring Tales, we have been capable of take 50 Xeros, buddies, household, and companions with us.

Since its launch in 2011, the summit has gained a repute for being one of the inspirational management occasions in Australasia, and this 12 months’s festivities definitely didn’t disappoint. 

Inspiring lineup of audio system

FFTF kicked off on Friday night with a Mihi Whakatau, Waiata and Kapa Haka efficiency. This was adopted by a welcome message from Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern. 

The keynote audio system that night actually set the tone for what to anticipate for the remainder of the weekend. That includes 35+ game-changing, impact-driven leaders making a distinction each domestically and overseas, the pageant was definitely filled with a fairly spectacular lineup. 

First up, we heard from Sir Ian Taylor who talked about his childhood in Raupunga, and the way from such humble beginnings he got here to be the Founder/Managing Director at Animation Analysis Ltd, a expertise firm based mostly in Dunedin. His message was that as a Maori he recognised that innovation is in his DNA, and sighted that his ancestors have been a few of the biggest designers, engineers, astrologers and scientists, who reached New Zealand earlier than Captain Cook dinner!

Karen (Kaz) Hepi, a coach and mentor within the Future Leaders programme run by Inspiring Tales, additionally shared with us her upbringing and the way she determined that her household historical past of gang affiliation was not going to cease her aspirations to be a change-maker in her group.  

The remainder of the weekend was a mix of storytelling, calls to motion and inspiration. Audio system ranged from MP for Maungakiekie Hon Priyanka Radhakrishnan, to TV presenter and journalist Miriama Kamo, and LGBQT+ advocate and human rights champion Shaneel Lal. All of the audio system shared their passions, their tales  the victories and the challenges. It was a rollercoaster of feelings from tear felt trauma, to battle cries for change, and stomach shaking laughter. Every speaker left an imprint whether or not it was a name to arms or a brand new mantra. 

Interactive panel talks and workshops

Panel talks all through the weekend additionally created open and sincere discussions round points resembling local weather change, range and inclusion, and NextGen Enterprise for Influence – re-defining success for the brand new financial system being mentioned. Entrepreneurs, activists and material consultants all contributed considerate and confronting insights to every of those areas, leaving attendees with meals for thought and actions to assist contribute to a change for good.

There have been additionally hands-on workshops providing a variety of subjects like ‘Methods to Win Over Influence-Buyers along with your Enterprise Thought’, and ‘UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Growth’. Our very personal Phil Crothers, one in every of Xero’s Studying Expertise Companions ran a workshop all through the weekend referred to as ‘Development Mindset: Create Your House and Discover Your Voice’. 

Competition market activation for social innovation

Amongst all of this was additionally {the marketplace} activation the place a variety of companies, establishments and companies engaged with attendees. 

Teams resembling CoLiberate provided a protected house for wellbeing, while retailers resembling Little Yellow Chicken and Human Interface Jewelry have been telling their story and promoting their items. Simplicity was there speaking about their socially accountable funding philosophy – as have been Sharesies who have been on the ground discussing their imaginative and prescient to supply equal alternative for folks to develop their wealth. 

Xero additionally had a stand within the market, a superbly designed paint by numbers mural that illustrated Xero’s social and environmental impression. Attendees have been invited to take part utilizing paint supplied by the Pure Paint Firm, finalist and winner of the Influence awards for Enterprise. 

General the weekend was a complete success and amongst many others I left feeling impressed. I’m already wanting ahead to subsequent 12 months. Particulars, dates and tickets may be discovered right here for FFTF 2022. We hope to see you there!