By Staff writer
The military and the world of business aren?t all that different. Both require an equal blend of attitude, strategy and personal determination to surpass objectives and reach new goals, whether that is a revenue boost or internal focuses such as the overall reputation of a brand.
Office workers are wasting time using slow and outdated technology. In some cases, workers are wasting more time than they spend on holiday each year.
By Staff writer
Colin Stuart, the managing director of workplace consultancy Baker Stuart, explains how to best avoid some of the negative aspects of flexible working.
Purity Soft Drinks undertook a makeover of its JUICEBURST brand, with CEO David Bell suggesting the industry needs change and the company is trying to drive it with some good old innovation.
Strange though it may seem, the very qualities of entrepreneurial success – optimism, self-belief and capability – may impede an entrepreneur’s ability to overcome the predictable and mundane.
The CFO has been cemented in the number two position behind the CEO in recent years with the downturn being the driver behind the change. And perhaps as a by-product of the increased expectations of the role, CFOs are developing skills which pave the way for them to become head of the firm.
If you feel like you need the brains of a scientist, the karma of a Buddhist and the execution skills of a Navy Seal to get the job done, then author Terence Mauri has the right advice for you: Relearn how to lead.
As David Brent’s new film hit the cinema last month, we were reminded of the challenge all businesses face from time to time, namely the senior executive or board member who says or does things the company would rather they didn’t.
A topical debate in recent years has been the issue of female representation on boards. Company boards around the world are predominantly made up of male executives, with a very small proportion being female.
By Kate Tojeiro
There is a current theory that we are all driven by fear, either a fear of success or failure. I’m not certain that it’s quite as clear cut as that, however I do know that fear plays a key role in the way we think about people, things and challenges.
