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 […]
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 […]
There’s no doubt that technology has added incredible efficiency to business processes. But we’ve all seen plenty examples of overpromising and underdelivering (such as the proverbial vaporware). How can you ensure that advancements in the accounting and finance industry actually drive better decision-making tactics for the business? Ed Gromann, CPO at Centage Corporation, explains for […]
Business plans – like all plans – can go awry when events beyond the control of the business owner disrupt the everyday routine. Such disruptions could be because of a dip in the economy, a natural disaster that creates havoc, a shift in the public’s buying habits, or new technology that can do what you […]
Many businesses are seeing the advantage in undertaking expansions into global markets. As the world gets more connected, it's easier than ever to do business all over the world. But for businesses that have traditionally only operated domestically, making the transition to access global markets can present a number of challenges. Commonly, these include, but […]
As the dust settles, GDPR should be a springboard for progress. Here Richard Acreman, Partner at WM Reply, discusses the challenges involved in complying with GDPR and how right now these challenges are presented as an opportunity to grow and succeed. For some companies, the words "post-GDPR" have come to be read as "post-apocalypse". Threats of […]
Experts at United Carlton spoke to CEO Today about the culture of connectivity in the workplace, how it’s helping move things forward and where challenges still remain. In the month, up to December 2016, it is estimated that there will be 42.4 million smartphone users in the UK. In January 2017, the Labour Force Survey […]
Here Greg Carter, CEO of Growth Street, delves deep into the challenges several industries worldwide have encountered in terms of productivity, offering some insight into how SMEs and services can help alleviate the crisis. In April 2017 the IMF warned of an ongoing crisis in global productivity. Since 2008, the output of advanced economies is […]
Efficiency is in constant evolution within a business, and it starts at the top. Below Paul Bennett CEng, IoD CDir, Executive Chairman, lists CEO Today with 5 ways directors and company leaders can improve their overall efficiency. Company directors routinely feel distracted and diverted from their highest priority tasks, which prevents them from achieving the […]
I am a father, I also run a business. While there aren’t many parallels between the joys of parenthood and delights of working alongside an inspiring team, I believe there is one clear similarity between the two. Ultimately, in any area of life, we learn by the mistakes we make, not only how to improve […]
Adopting new technologies, implementing innovation, digital growth; however you’ve heard it, it’s always about progress by’ getting with the times’. According to Joanne Smith, CEO of TCC Group and Recordsure, it’s more about creating the innovation than making the most of a new thing. For most companies, innovation is something that is adopted. Executives often […]
Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX) is a big ideas kind of guy. Hear his thoughts on artificial intelligence, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, SpaceX's Falcon heavy rocket and more in these seven genius worthy moments.
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