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What does it really take to protect creativity inside large organisations, and why do some CEOs champion design while others struggle to?
In this episode of Design Leadership in the Boardroom, Jim Prior, former Global CEO at WPP and Chair at Design Bridge & Partners, Superunion shares 25 years of experience leading some of the world’s most influential creative companies.
Hosted by Future London Academy, this warm, honest conversation explores how creativity drives business performance, and what every designer should know to influence decision-makers at the highest level.
🎙️ About the guest
Jim Prior is a global brand leader and creative business strategist who has spent over two decades as CEO of The Partners, Superunion and Design Bridge & Partners (WPP). He has advised executive boards worldwide on brand transformation, creativity in leadership, and building future-ready organisations.
🟡 If you want to become a better design leader, learn more about our Executive Programme for Design Leaders: https://fla.wiki/3LNPYCM
💡 You’ll learn:
► How CEOs think about creativity and business value
► How to pitch creative ideas to leadership teams
► How agencies can help clients sell creativity internally
► Leadership habits, decision-making frameworks & lessons from a CEO
► How AI and automation change the creative landscape — and what designers should do now
⏱ Chapters
00:00 Welcome – Ekaterina & Jim Prior
02:36 How CEOs value creativity and design
07:00 Why big companies struggle with innovation
10:22 How to pitch creative ideas to CEOs and boards
14:40 Selling creativity in the boardroom – tips from a CEO
19:42 Creativity in leadership teams vs the boardroom
22:07 How agencies help clients sell ideas internally
26:25 What makes a creative agency truly valuable
28:30 From knowledge economy → creative economy
31:29 Inside the CEO mindset – decision making
36:32 Making smart decisions with imperfect data
43:25 Time management for creative leaders
47:45 Why CEOs prefer talking over email
51:52 Leading through hard times & crises
55:30 Reconnecting with your company vision
57:00 The evolving role of design in leadership
1:03:00 Tech hype vs real change for design leaders
1:07:00 AI & creativity – how designers can adapt
1:12:30 Running creative workshops with leaders
1:17:00 Balancing creativity and business
1:21:00 If Jim Prior could change one thing in the world
Ideal for:
Design leaders • Creative directors • Senior designers • Strategists • CEOs who value design • Anyone aiming to grow their influence in business and boardrooms.
🟡 If you want to become a better design leader, learn more about our Executive Programme for Design Leaders: https://fla.wiki/3LNPYCM
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