One of the most painful aspects of growing a business are surprise shocks or accidents that hit the reputation, cash, profitability or business plans with such impact that it threatens the very future of the company and potentially the founder. Richard Branson’s risk-taking is legendary. He has said it is the essence of entrepreneurship to […]
New research reveals 97% of CEOs believe there is a role for purpose in an organisation, but just 29% believe it is most effective under their leadership.
Negotiation occupies a dominant position in the business world, particularly when it involves international transactions. Understanding and managing cultural differences are essential to successful negotiations in an increasingly globalised commercial environment.
Similarly to emerging technology, eCommerce is continuing to rapidly develop. In this time of extraordinarily swift change and innovation, the importance of staying ahead of the curve and taking key steps to develop and execute and effective eCommerce strategy is more vital then ever before.
Growth. All businesses and professionals should desire it and most certainly need it. But achieving and sustaining growth in today’s uber-complex environment—whether corporate, entrepreneurial or personal career growth—takes multifaceted vision, ingenuity and agility.
Six key business reasons from XpertHR’s Good Practice Guide on Disability for creating a disability-confident workplace in 2019: For organisations to thrive, they need to attract and retain talented staff and create a positive experience for them. An essential part of this is ensuring they are disability confident. At the end of last year, the Government […]
Aron Ain is the CEO of Kronos Incorporated, a leading global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos was founded in 1977 as the first company to digitise the mechanical time clock, and today they have grown into a $1.4 billion global organisation by developing a variety of workforce applications that […]
The retirement of Keith Weed, Unilever’s Chief Marketing Officer, is interesting. A textbook all-rounder, Weed always understood the importance of brand purpose, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion. Crucially, he also knew these priorities had to run through the heart of Unilever, not just act as headlines for its marketing efforts. The difference between the best […]
As businesses grow, so does the data that is gathered and companies are turning to artificial intelligence and other cloud-based technologies to unleash tremendous value in the process.
Gad Elkin, Vice President of UK & Ireland at F5 Networks, discusses the ways in which the C-suite should be redefined in order to achieve the best business strategies. Most major strategic shifts tend to happen at board level, but does that necessarily result in optimal outcomes? Are the right people always present to help […]
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 […]
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