Martin is joined by Elsa Critchley - Head of HR at Baillie Gifford. The pair discuss the importance of growing, adapting and unlearning some of the old methods of working. Elsa talks about the ‘curiosity’ at the heart of Baillie Gifford and the need for intellectual freedom in investment. Martin and Elsa finish the episode with a discussion about building a culture of empowerment in the workplace. 

Elsa Critchley: ‘MBA qualified HR Director with breadth of experience across sectors; Financial Services, (including private banking), electronics, consulting, manufacturing. Wide ranging HR background with OE and culture change expertise.’ (From LinkedIn)

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Elsa: ‘Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All’ - Tom Kelley, David Kelley - www.goodreads.com/book/show/17288649-creative-confidence

Martin: ‘Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments’ - book by Stefan H. Thomke - www.goodreads.com/book/show/52372455

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