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“ awareness and sensitivity ” to humanity . “ What is the point of having sustainable buildings if the people aren ’ t ?” he asked . He spoke of the need to “ shift from a hierarchy to a network .”
Many speakers underscored the need for us to create ‘ ecosystems ’, with collaborative partnerships at the core . Jillian Broadbent , Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation , predicted a future in which “ governments are less directive and more facilitative ”. She also talked about the benefits of connecting disparate groups to foster new ways of thinking – talking about the sustainable solutions to be found from linking old engineers with young data analysts , for instance - the ‘ Medici effect ’.
Other speakers agreed . Anna Skarbek , during the Women ’ s Leadership Breakfast , shared the lessons she ’ d learnt from neuroscientists and novelists . Holly Ransom spoke about how industry leaders are learning to connect with disruptive innovators to create new business opportunities , and
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