Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a growing undermining of experience, knowledge and established expertise across the board - from politics to pop culture. In turn, ‘influence’ has become democratised by a proliferation of tech and we’re now drowning in data - making it nearly impossible to know what’s a reliable source of information. This is having a […]
Since the nineteenth century, luxury yachts have always been a cherished status symbol for the ultra-wealthy. Widely recognised as the first true superyacht, M/Y Mahroussa, built in 1865, is still in service today. Whilst M/Y Mahroussa has stayed much the same over the past 150 years, the wider superyacht industry has experienced phenomenal change. Superyachts […]
Consistency should be a priority for any global brand. Consistent brands build closer relationships with customers, they are more predictable, and therefore more trustworthy. There are three golden rules to help brands achieve consistency, captured by three Cs: Clarity, Consistency and Commitment. First, it’s crucial to define a clear global brand voice that resonates with […]
Richard Caron, CEO of consultancy firm Meotec, tells us at CEO Today about his role from its foundation and his journey from the early days to creating a truly inspirational company. How would you describe yourself and your role at Meotec? What inspired its creation? I would describe myself as a hyperactive, grumpy and […]
I remember when it first happened to me. I was momentarily distracted by an incoming message from someone not in my meeting, when I was asked by those present, “What are your thoughts, Adam?” Good question. The meeting was a conference call with our 250 senior leaders and at that moment, I had no idea […]
Andrew Watts, CEO of international building design engineering company, Newtecnic, looks at how increased efficiency in infrastructure development enables scaleable business responses and brings positive returns for commerce and society. To flourish, our growing populations need more and better infrastructure – the roads, bridges, security, internet, water, sewage and other public facilities created for government […]
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that the UK’s output per hour has declined in the third quarter of 2018. The news is likely to be unwelcome, if unsurprising for UK CEOs. After Japan, the UK is the worst performing member of the G7 when it comes to productivity. Our output is […]
The power of networking and the benefits of learning from your peers is no great secret. Since the dawn of time in business, we know as leaders ourselves, that building strong relationships with people is an extremely valuable use of time and in many cases is attributable to the growth and success of many organisations […]
We have heard these things many times: “it is all about the network” and “who you know matters more than what you know.” In today’s professional world, networking is the most important skill. People who can develop, scale, maintain and leverage a meaningful network are in short supply. Whether you are in sales, consulting, or […]
There are a number of different ways to run a business, and it takes a careful balance of different factors. Do you lead with your personality? Your sense of management? Honesty and humility, or being brash and bold? Lead with conscientiousness and care, or push the envelope unabashedly for the new and innovative? Whatever your […]
Ian Murrin is the CEO and Founder of Digiterre, a software consultancy that enables technological and organisational change for many of the world’s leading organisations - be they commodity or energy traders, banks or investment managers, digital disruptors or public service providers. He is a Technology entrepreneur and investor in both technology and media private […]
It wasn’t long ago that companies required employees to retire at 65, but this trend is declining as the population ages, myths about cognitive function are being overturned and recognition grows about the contribution brought by older workers. There’s little reason for CEOs, Senior Managers or other employees to stop working in their ‘60s, ‘70s […]
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