Nobody likes hearing bad news, but at times, bad news cannot go unreported. It can mean the difference between an issue being swept under the carpet, or resolved in the right way. Below CEO Today hears from Arran Heal, Managing Director at CMP, on why CEOs truly need bad news. CEOs need to be asking […]
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 […]
Whether it’s in the boardroom or in the creative suite, the team that leads your business must be handpicked with care. Below CEO of MVF, Michael Teixeira talks to CEO Today about the necessary considerations, the hiring process and succession planning. Building A Leadership Team A strong and capable leadership team is essential for any […]
Meeting and conference rooms are an essential part of the fabric of most modern office spaces. With many businesses choosing to go open plan, they provide professional spaces for meeting with clients, collaboration hubs for co-workers and private work spaces when confidentiality is required. As with any shared space, rules need to be applied, but […]
A lot of what a business achieves stems from how its culture is nurtured. Below Sharon Constançon, IoD Chartered Director (MBA, FCIS), discusses the ins and outs of a mature and efficient learning culture in the board room. Scenario Discussion with a board chairman about the forthcoming Board Evaluation begins with the question – “What […]
Below Marcus Davey, Chief Executive and Artistic Director at Roundhouse, discusses the importance of diversity on the board, in particular pertaining to charities and their trustees. A recent report by The Charity Commission found that a majority of charity trustees (92%) are white, older and above average income and education, and men outnumber women trustees […]
In recent news we learned that the number of minority head coaches in the US NFL is back to an all-time high, but how can we translate this racial equality win to the fight for gender equality in business? Alex Shootman, President and CEO of Workfront, discusses the NFL ordeal with CEO Today and points […]
The methods companies use to attract funding range largely, but not all outside investment means losing control of the boardroom. Below Chris Phillips, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Develop It, champions new ways of investing and encourages start-ups to look beyond the traditional VC structure. The traditional VC has long been the go-to for hungry […]
Boards must educate themselves on cyber, or risk high cost and damage, says Richard Anning, ICAEW Head of IT, talking to CEO Today below about the mass of companies being targeted in cyber threats. Cyber security has been headlining the news recently, with some high-profile cases resulting in huge costs and damage to the businesses […]
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