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Business as a force for good
Many businesses want to be a force for good. We certainly do. But what does ‘good’ mean? And how do we make it happen?
We understand the intractable dilemmas leaders face every day.
- If we don’t grow fast enough, can we stay afloat?
- Can we marry purpose, people and performance?
- Will we be able to comply with our ESG aspiration?
- How do we do the right thing AND keep shareholders happy?
- And what is ‘business success’ on a finite planet?
These topics are a weight to carry and touch us deeply at Sum. We create Space for new answers to emerge.
Why Sum. Why space.
There is no music without the silence between notes. No poetry without the pauses between words. No art without the negative space between strokes.
Sum Space opens the possibility for the individual to fully be (SUM in Latin = I am)
Sum Space provides the foundation to unlock the power of the collective (SUM in English = Aggregate)
Sum Space connects to the inexhaustible energy source of meaning (SUM in Cantonese = Heart)
What binds us
The things we live by:
1. Our true selves
We believe in being genuine, transparent and open in all our interactions. By always bringing our true selves we set the tone needed to put people at ease, make connections and go deep.
2. The real world
We believe in the power of the real world to ground us, provide meaning and inspire practical solutions. We celebrate nature, but also the culture, bustle, energy and mess of life.
3. Coming together
We champion collaboration, diverse perspectives and the wisdom of community. We understand what makes in-person interactions so impactful and make sure we also connect deeply in our virtual interactions.
4. Easy depth
Things can get heavy doing what we do, we don't need to make things any heavier, deeper or more complicated than they already are. A light touch, self-awareness and humour go a long way.