The role of HR and management is not limited to administrative work anymore. They are helping the companies to build teams full of 'perfect' candidates. Their work is evolving and has become more collaborative in nature. The inclusion of technology in HR's job role has played a significant part. Technology is helping them to focus […]
After almost 18 months of disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK are now faced with a new challenge – the ‘pingdemic’ – caused by the government test and trace system forcing workers into self-isolation. The reality is, however, that this seems to just be the latest in a long line of issues […]
First, hierarchical bureaucracy is geared for predictability and risk avoidance. With digital ending up blurring industry boundaries unexpectedly, (de)globalisation and other social changes, turbulence becomes the norm. In a turbulent environment, practices are emergent; they escape replication. Cause and effect are often only discernible in retrospect. Risk management should give way to uncertainty management. Second, […]
Alister Esam, innovator, investor and CEO, explains how he was able to transform both his old company and his life through developing and applying processes. As the ultimate driver of high standards, inevitably you’re drawn into correcting and spotting little things day-to-day. You probably set reminders to check up on the jobs you want to […]
The past 18 months have forced countless organisations around the world to change the way they work day-to-day, and for many, it seems the workplace as we once knew it has been transformed forever. So, as lockdown restrictions begin to lift in some countries, there is some debate about whether teams really should return to […]
Leadership communication expert Janie Van Hool explains the importance of listening as a business leader. It’s 09.00hrs on a Thursday morning and I arrive at the reception of a well-known bank for my conference presentation coaching session with the CEO. Passing the time as I wait to be called up to the executive floor, I […]
In the wake of the Euros final result, Paul Hargreaves, explains the leadership lessons that can be learnt from England manager Gareth Southgate. No matter how his players perform, Southgate rarely shows disappointment and puts compassion at the forefront of his leadership style. He has been praised for his leadership throughout the Euros, and there […]
With the final days of 2020 upon us, we round off the year with a look at some of the best books to prepare business leaders for whatever the future might hold.
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