S9E10: A 40-year mission, with Frank Millar (CEO, CPI)
October 11, 2022
"It's easier to tell a story than talk about a strategy!"
In this episode Richard talks with Frank Millar. Frank is CEO of CPI, a technology innovation centre that acts as a catalyst bringing together academia, businesses, government and investors to translate bright ideas and research into the marketplace.
We're continuing our season "Mission-Driven CEOs". Top Chief Execs talk about the impact they want to make beyond just the financials - in terms of the company mission and their personal leadership legacy - and how they put that into practice on a daily basis.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why working for a successful technology company set Frank on a whole new path
- The importance of 'place' and the '40 year' social purpose at the heart of CPI's mission
- How conflict gets wasted, and the 'triangle strategy' to think differently about conflict situations
- How ecosystems create value, and the CEO's role in building increasingly valuable relationships
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