Leadership

Move Of The Week: Matt Davies Replaces Andy Higginson As Chairman 21st February, 2018 1 min read time Just two weeks ago I wrote that retailers would be queuing up to secure the services of Matt Davies following his departure from Tesco. It ... Read Insight

How to use humour to heighten your confidence as a leader 13th February, 2018 1 min read time If I asked you to think of the ideal leader, you might picture a person who oozes charisma. It’s the manager who can make the ... Read Insight

Move of the week: M&S’ new food marketing boss 26th January, 2018 1 min read time How do you go about burying a disappointing set of financial results when you’re one of the country’s best-known retailers? One way is to make ... Read Insight

The Art Of War by Sun Tzu: Leadership secrets from a 2600 year old book 22nd January, 2018 1 min read time There are thousands of business books lining the shelves of corporate spaces detailing how you can be a better business leader. From Tony Robbins to ... Read Insight

How great leaders remain calm under pressure 15th January, 2018 2 mins read time All leaders will face situations that are testing emotionally, physically and relationally, but how you respond to these situations sets you apart from others. Why ... Read Insight

Move of the week: Asda’s management reshuffle 17th November, 2017 2 mins read time One of the benefits of having a long succession plan is that the incoming chief executive can formulate his strategy well in advance of actually ... Read Insight

Why modern leaders need “white space” 29th September, 2017 1 min read time Have you ever seen literature or websites with words and images crammed in so tight that your eye has no starting or finishing point? Read Insight

4 tips on how to lead with integrity 19th August, 2017 1 min read time As the leader of a business, you need to gain the respect and trust of the people you are leading in order to effectively coordinate ... Read Insight

The challenges and pressures faced by young senior managers 11th August, 2017 1 min read time Many organisations, including the UK police force, are now placing bright young things into senior positions within their organisation. This often leads to ‘fast-trackers’ being ... Read Insight

Jo Whitfield is made chief executive of Co-op Food 27th July, 2017 1 min read time Less than six months after taking on the role on an interim basis Jo Whitfield has been appointed the permanent CEO of Co-op Food.  Read Insight