Time for a rethink? 8th January, 2021 2 mins read time Time management has been around so long as a corporate subject that it’s been in danger of falling completely off the corporate radar. Back in the heady days of the 1980s, it was a hot topic with expert trainers promising to find over-worked executives an hour or more of time in their day – even that they could actually go home on time sometimes. Read Insight
Remote working mindfully 1st January, 2021 2 mins read time Pre-Covid-19, mindfulness had already been steadily migrating from the domain of the leftfield towards mainstream acceptance and an improving reputation as a valid business tool. Read Insight
Morale in the time of Covid 29th December, 2020 2 mins read time Let's talk about morale. What is it? Why should leaders care about it, and what leadership strategies can they adopt to motivate their teams and unlock the hidden power source of 'morale'. Read Insight
Is retail heading towards a greener future? 23rd December, 2020 2 mins read time Among the raft of recent unwelcome news items for the retail sector, The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents 63 of Britain’s major retailers, has looked far beyond the current gloom to a brighter and greener long-term future. Read Insight
The Christmas lights are on – let the shopping commence 4th December, 2020 2 mins read time In the build-up to Christmas 2020, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of ecommerce on more traditional shopping on the high street and in Britain’s shopping centres. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Sainsbury’s leadership team to offer acceleration and focus 13th November, 2020 2 mins read time Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has wasted little time stamping his mark on the business since he took over the reins from Mike Coupe in June. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Tom Athron is a great match for Fortnum & Mason 6th November, 2020 2 mins read time It’s no great surprise to see Tom Athron assume his first chief executive position at Fortnum & Mason. If anything the surprise is that it hasn’t happened sooner. Read Insight
Retail in 2021: How to have a happy New Year 26th October, 2020 2 mins read time The British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently reported that UK Christmas shoppers are hitting the high street earlier than ever this year. Read Insight
Move of the Week: M&S ups digital game with new hire Lumsden 9th October, 2020 2 mins read time In a week that has seen Tesco CEO Ken Murphy make his first significant appointment in the shape of new finance chief Imran Nawaz, a less high-profile but potentially just as significant hire caught my eye. Read Insight
What are the benefits of executive coaching? 9th October, 2020 2 mins read time Executive coaching has a huge number of benefits, and it can be really useful for helping you to develop as a leader. If you’re wondering how executive coaching can be beneficial to you, then keep reading. Read Insight