Dr Yanos Michopoulos, Director of Epiphany Enterprises, and an Institute of Directors’ Course Leader on “The Director’s Role in Leading the Organisation”, advises UK company directors about successful business management, strategy development, implementation and effective governance. Below Dr Yanos discusses the basics of leadership for CEO Today. Defining the key characteristics of a great leader […]
So you probably have several smartphones and your livelihood, as a successful business person with a thriving luxurious lifestyle, depends on your handheld device. Seen as your mobile is probably a lifeline, isn’t it time you gave it a makeover? This week CEO Today lists five options that will take your smartphone from high market […]
“I am convinced that there are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be. Even they are converging into one category: companies that have been hacked and will be hacked again,” is the stark observation of the former Director of the FBI. Below Parth Desai, CEO at Pelican, […]
Many companies face financial issues at some stage on their natural life. You just need to look at the recent liquidations of some of the high street’s top shops, Toys r Us, Maplin, BHS, etc. For businesses facing significant cash flow problems, liquidation can become a very real threat. There are various procedures for liquidating […]
Looking after and influencing your workforce no matter the size of your organisation is a challenging task. Gaining employee engagement and commitment to company goals requires a strong ability to influence and persuade to effectively motivate your workforce. Simon de Cintra, presentation coach and author of ‘Unlock Your Business Voice - How to Speak As […]
The latest on Tesla’s most prominent rising star, Elon Musk, is that he and his company burn around $6,500 per minute on average. The company risks being insolvent before the end of the year, and the way Tesla is funded and spends money is like no other. Elon Musk has managed to put it off […]
There's an old saying in life which states that you need to speculate to accumulate, and this is especially true when attempting to build wealth and secure your financial future. Opening a savings account is the most simple embodiment of this rule, as it requires you to commit a certain amount of your monthly disposable […]
The retail infection is spreading at an alarming rate. The likes of Amazon and Walmart dominate sales through online platforms, leaving high street shopping in the shadows. It’s already a commonly agreed statement that retail consumer buying is on the low, with only bankruptcies in the future ahead. In 2017 a grand 50 US retailers […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement date is only a month away, yet research has shown that many businesses are still unprepared for the biggest changes in data protection laws since the 1990s. According to a Populus survey carried out at the beginning of the year, 60% of respondents state they are not “GDPR […]
The African Development Bank Since 1985, Africa’s population has doubled. By 2050, it will double again to 2.5 billion. Africa will then have the same population as the current populations of China and India combined, with rising consumer demand, a growing middle class, and 840 million young people looking for meaningful employment. With population growth […]
While not in a trade war as of yet, both oppositions in the US vs China tariff tension have given warnings and escalated hostility. If a war of sorts were to pass, who would be afflicted, and what would it do for the economy? Speaking on the tension is Siddharth Shankar, a leading expert in […]
Elon Musk is a phenomenon. He is viewed by many as the CEO of the future: a visionary constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible both in engineering and business. But is the man who has convinced numerous investors to entrust him with their billions and negotiated the potentially single largest bonus in business history […]
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