Leadership

CEOs of the Future: Your Brain Is a Black Box

October 15, 2019

Artificial intelligence as a decision-making aid has improved to the point where its efficacy and trust may be starting to exceed that of a human decision-maker.

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The 10 Commandments of Negotiation for CEOs

October 11, 2019

Picture the scene. You’re making the deal of a lifetime and your negotiation skills could make or break it. The stakes are high and knowing how to negotiate to the highest standards to achieve the best outcomes without compromising long-term relationships is essential.

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How Thomas Cook Kept Their Shutdown Quiet

October 10, 2019

Thomas Cook’s unexpected shutdown has initiated yet another corporate earthquake, due to the disruption of technology. It’s not uncommon to see major players suddenly vanish within the world of business.

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11 Business Habits All CEOs Need to Set Time Aside for

October 9, 2019

Everyone has a list of things they know they should do but, let’s face it, try to avoid doing at all costs.

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Here’s How CEOs Can Put Culture Into Practice

October 8, 2019

Glassdoor recently published the “2019 Best Places to Work – Employees’ Choice” and a quick scan of reviews by employees shows just how much a positive work culture matters.

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Want Fast Growth in a Partnership or Talent-Based Firm? Lead Quietly

October 8, 2019

What does a successful leader look like? We all have an image in mind – it might be Henry Ford or Lee Iacocca or Jack Welch.

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Unilever Announces Cuts to Plastic, but Why?

October 7, 2019

It says this is a bid to attract Gen Z consumers towards its products, and of course to save the planet, but are there more business elements to this announcement?

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A CEOs Secrets to a Successful Business

October 7, 2019

Every business owner in the world strives to have their companies and chains succeed and continue to boom for many years. This isn't as easy as you'd expect because it takes a lot of smart strategies and effort to stay in the race.

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What Can a CEO Learn from the Rugby World Cup?

October 7, 2019

England will be hoping they can avoid a repeat of their early exit from the 2015 Rugby World Cup in this year’s tournament.

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5 Leadership Lessons for New CEOs

October 4, 2019

When I work with new CEOs, one of the first things they ask me is “what should I do in my new position?” It takes more than future planning and strong processes to be a great CEO. When you embark on your new role, the chances are you’ll be confronted with a number of problems […]

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Why the Learning Journey Mustn’t Begin and End in the Classroom

October 4, 2019

Research last year revealed that the UK’s best-performing businesses put their success down to learning and development. The UK L&D report surveyed and analysed more than 100 companies, with the top performers claiming that staff training is at the heart of their growth strategies. This shows just how much learning has evolved since my first […]

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10 Trends Directors Need to Know as 2020 Approaches

October 4, 2019

“Trends point to a very different reality for boards today than five or ten years ago”, says Susan C. Keating, CEO of WCD. “With boards asking more questions of management and exercising more oversight in areas that were once fully ‘owned’ by the leadership team, Directors require much more real-time information and awareness than ever […]

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