“There is nothing permanent except change”; although originally spoken around 2,500 years ago, the words of ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, are highly relevant to today’s business environment.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Can you own bitcoin and do smart contracts work?
Cryptocurrency crime is on the rise. Earlier this year hackers “stole” $40m in bitcoin from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, Binance.
The FIRST question CEO’s should ask themselves… Who am I?
Not what you were expecting? Not, how should I be managing my team effectively? Or, what are the essential skills to strong leadership?
Can a company culture really be ‘too nice’?
After so many high-profile scandals and individual complaints of toxic culture, in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, it’s surprising that there are some who think that a company culture can be ‘too nice’.
Supply-chain-as-a-service innovation: could it work for your business?
Taking inspiration from an initiative by Nike, could more businesses be employing supply-chain-as-a-service (SCaaS) methods of innovation to put the sparkle back into their performance and their brand?
6 reasons why online courses are outperforming traditional learning
You know we’re at the cusp of change when online education beats traditional school education. Which is exactly what’s happening right now.
Why connecting customers with better experiences will boost your bottom line
In today’s digital world, consumers still value receiving a personalised and friendly service.
Why you should consider giving employees a stake in your business
Employees owning shares in the company that they work for isn’t a new concept.
Have SMEs found the answer to the late payments crisis?
The Federation of Small Business estimates that late payments contribute to 50,000 insolvencies annually, costing the economy £2.5bn.
Masculine culture is damaging your business – here’s how and why you should change it
The Office for National Statistics recently revealed the number of women in employment is at an all-time high.
Getting the balance right: why workplace culture must be carefully cultivated
Every business should have a sense of what it stands for and what it aspires to be, but allowing culture to form ‘naturally’ can be risky.
Rome, high-performing teams & elite sport
“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is the widely used adage attesting to the need for time to create great things.
Why the Government needs to ‘double down’ on investment in R&D
With the Brexit deadline upon us, UK politicians from different parties don’t seem any closer to agreement on the right pathway forward.
The Rolling Stones, Amazon and the British Red Cross
Whilst the Rolling Stones, Amazon and the British Red Cross are all very different ‘teams’, they share at least one commonality. But what is it?
Fewer meetings, more briefings
The world of work has never felt quite so volatile and uncertain.
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