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Detail is part of the "Big Picture"
13 February 2012
Characterising operational detail and broad strategic thinking as different worlds is not helpful for high performing teams. David Clayton-Smioth explains what he means...
5 Key activities for a new CEO
6 February 2012
Whether you’re taking on the role of CEO for the first time or you’re a seasoned chief, starting a new CEO job can be daunting. Anita Weyland identifies 5 key activities to help you on your way...
Getting things done
30 January 2012
It might be over 10 years old but Richard Grafton revisits David Allen’s well known ‘Getting Things Done’ book to provide a welcome kick start to the new year...
Sacrificing hands on experience for the digital one
23 January 2012
Digital tools and equipment help us with many things that are done today, but is there a risk that poeple depend too much on these digital tools, missing out on the benefit of experience. Melissa Grafton considers this...
Time for the whole Board to ‘step up’
16 January 2012
David Clayton-Smith outlines why, during challenging times, Non-Execs need to supplement their governance role by working with the whole Board to support organisations through the stresses of change and uncertainty...
What's the secret of John Lewis' success?
11 January 2012
With John Lewis delivering great results over Christmas and new year, Anita Weyland ponders on what it is that they do that makes such a difference on the high street...
What the Chancellor’s Autumn statement offers small businesses
12 December 2011
The chancellor's Autumn Statement introduced a new tax efficient scheme, SEIS, for attracting investors to small businesses. Melissa Grafton outlines what the scheme offers in comparison with EIS and how businesses can benefit from it...
How to engage your employees
28 November 2011
A great deal has been written about how to engage employees. Anita Weyland provides a check list of key activities that need to be in place for successful engagement...
A passion for what you do
21 November 2011
A recent client project reminds Richard Grafton that without a real passion for what you do it’s hard to maintain the drive for success when the going gets tough...
Top ten points to consider when managing a project
14 November 2011
Melissa Grafton outlines ten key points to have in ones mind while managing a project...
Culture eats strategy for breakfast
7 November 2011
‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ is not new news. You might like to think of a ‘culture audit’ for each organisation for the merger team to consider the new style and behaviour norms required to drive merged organisations...
Experiential marketing comes of age
3 November 2011
Experiential or ‘live’ marketing has generally been seen as a tactical bolt on to a campaign. Here Richard Grafton reflects on his recent work with a client which suggests it’s coming of age...
The right to good customer service
31 October 2011
Anita Weyland reflects on the importance of getting customer service right...
Why bother with a financial model?
17 October 2011
A financial model can be an invaluable tool for the business. Melissa Grafton outlines some of the key reasons as to why a business should have a robust financial model...
B2B or B2C – same principles but different skills
10 October 2011
David Clayton-Smith outlines a number of key differences and lessons for B2B marketers to learn about Consumer marketing...