We have heard these things many times: “it is all about the network” and “who you know matters more than what you know.” In today’s professional world, networking is the most important skill. People who can develop, scale, maintain and leverage a meaningful network are in short supply. Whether you are in sales, consulting, or […]
There are a number of different ways to run a business, and it takes a careful balance of different factors. Do you lead with your personality? Your sense of management? Honesty and humility, or being brash and bold? Lead with conscientiousness and care, or push the envelope unabashedly for the new and innovative? Whatever your […]
Sometimes, it takes a little effort to switch off on holiday and silence that to-do list in your head. Mr & Mrs Smith have finessed the art of hitting a leisurely stride and, below, Co-founder Tamara Lohan shares her tips for recharging to 100% once your out of office is on, whether you want spoiling, […]
Ian Murrin is the CEO and Founder of Digiterre, a software consultancy that enables technological and organisational change for many of the world’s leading organisations - be they commodity or energy traders, banks or investment managers, digital disruptors or public service providers. He is a Technology entrepreneur and investor in both technology and media private […]
Personal data has never been more valuable for business executives. CEOs and business leaders across the globe are pushing their teams to take advantage of the enormous opportunities that data provides, from creating hyper-targeted marketing campaigns to utilising historical data to identify potential credit risks. Consumers willingly allow the collection and use of their data, […]
It wasn’t long ago that companies required employees to retire at 65, but this trend is declining as the population ages, myths about cognitive function are being overturned and recognition grows about the contribution brought by older workers. There’s little reason for CEOs, Senior Managers or other employees to stop working in their ‘60s, ‘70s […]
Running a successful company takes a lot of work. There are so many different factors that must perfectly coalesce to create a compelling brand or product that consumers want to purchase, and many executives recognise that the multitude of perfectly converging factors that form a winning company could almost feel like luck if they didn’t […]
In an ideal world, the boardroom should be a place where the brightest and best minds from across an organisation come together to exchange ideas, solve problems and ultimately drive the business forward. In reality, it is often a toxic space filled with conflict, miscommunication and ongoing feuds. But it doesn’t have to be this […]
Ramphastos Investments is a venture capital and private equity firm which is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and its focus on driving top-line growth in enterprises at all stages of their evolution: from start-ups to scale-ups, high-growth medium-sized companies and mature enterprises. The firm was founded almost a quarter of a century ago by Entrepreneurial […]
When LifeWorks was acquired by Morneau Shepell in August, the deal was a validation of the business strategy and all the hard work that’s gone into making that vision a reality. We’re in the business of helping create healthier, happier, more productive people, and I couldn’t very well promote or sell that business if I […]
2018 marks eight years since I sat with a UCAS rejection letter in hand, forced to do a U-turn on my future plans. I still remember the despair I felt when I didn’t get accepted into university. I was the only one of my friends not planning their final summer trips before heading off or shopping for duvet sets […]
Any modern, savvy and on-trend business owner undoubtedly has the evolution of tech at the forefront of their thoughts (amongst the many other issues occupying their minds, of course). The challenge for us all, however, is knowing where to invest resources. Every leader is researching an array of bottom-line-impacting software developments tailored to their industry, […]
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