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It Must Be Hard to Succeed Jack Ma

September 24, 2018

For many organisations, the departure of a high-profile leader can leave a void which is difficult to fill. However, on Monday this week, Jack Ma gave the world a full year’s notice of his departure from Alibaba and detailed a solid succession plan. What can the rest of us learn from his attitude and his approach, asks […]

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Why Angel Investment, Not FDI, Is Key for SMEs

September 24, 2018

Despite concerns over Brexit and the impact that it will have on international investments, London remains the number one city in the world for foreign direct investment. In addition to this, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham have also featured in the top 20 cities highlighting the fact that the UK contains many geographical regions that have […]

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8 Top Tips on Getting Your First Chair Role

September 14, 2018

Joelle Warren, Executive Chair at Warren Partners has provided CEO Today with top tips for aspiring senior executives on how to gear up for and secure their first Chair role. Let’s jump straight in. Get onto the first rung of the ladder. Don’t worry about where you start – this is about getting hands-on experience and […]

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Managing Corporate Expenses: Bad Habits and How to Avoid Them

September 13, 2018

We are all guilty of a few bad habits, both at home and at work. In the office, bad habits often manifest themselves in ways related to key systems and processes which can, in turn, undermine productivity. Below Darren Upson, VP of Small Business Europe at Soldo, talks CEO Today through the complexities of managing […]

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Have We ‘Over-Professionalised’ the Workplace?

September 13, 2018

Care in the workplace is something you don’t often hear executives discussing. It also isn’t something we routinely read about in business journals or the leadership literature. Tracy Kite, author of Love to Lead, leads the discussion below, on the over-proffessionlisation of the workplace. My own research suggests that the discourse on care in business […]

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How to Manage Multi-Generations in the Workplace

September 12, 2018

The modern workforce can now comprise of up to five generations. This new breed of multi-generational teams brings challenges to employers and managers, who must understand and oversee the needs and requirements of each generation to deliver great performance. Below CEO Today hears from Caroline Dunk, Director at the cda, with an in-depth discussion on managing […]

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Is Your Mobile Workforce Putting Your Company at Risk of a Data Breach?

September 11, 2018

Last month, Parliament Street revealed that within the last year, commuters lost over 26,000 electronic devices on London’s Transport for London (TfL) network. Working on the go has become commonplace for many employees, but the security risks of mobile working are often overlooked. Below Jan van Vliet, VP and GM EMEA at Digital Guardian, discusses […]

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Why the Next Wave of CEOs Will Be from Marketing

September 7, 2018

Years ago, the idea of a marketer becoming a business leader was farfetched. Below CEO Today hears from Jamie Anderson, President, EMEA at Marketo, who discusses the evolution of CMOs to the positions of CEO, and the next generation of business leaders. Marketing has shifted from cost centre to revenue driver, and CMOs are adding […]

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Transformational Leadership: What It Is and How You Can Put It into Action

September 3, 2018

How do you and your managers lead their staff? There is a host of leadership styles that we can adopt in the workplace. However, some work far better than others. So, how do you know which is the best for your organisation? Many employers and supervisors are getting on board with a form of leadership […]

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Indra Nooyi: Refreshing PepsiCo

August 31, 2018

By Louisa Rochford Consistently ranked among the world’s 100 Most Powerful Women and one of our Top 50 CEOs, Indra Nooyi has accomplished a wealth of achievements in her 12 years as CEO of PepsiCo. Now, as Nooyi begins the process of her departure from the position, the world loses a revolutionary leader that […]

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Wilsonart: A Global Footprint in Engineered Surface Solutions

August 31, 2018

Timothy J. O’Brien is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, leading all aspects of the $1.4 billion, 5,000+ employee global enterprise. Below, Timothy tells us about Wilsonart’s roots, accomplishments and the impact that new technology has on the development of engineered surfacing solutions. What has been Wilsonart’s greatest achievement that […]

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Corporate Lobbies: The Power of a First Impression

August 31, 2018

Visitors can feel the culture the moment they walk in the door to your offices. Worth £193 billion annually to the UK economy, face-to-face business remains king, so how can UK business owners make every visit to their organisation memorable for the right reasons? From the latest nature-inspired design techniques to smart technologies to deliver […]

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