Rørsted's decision comes at a time when the sportswear giant continues to suffer from the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and declining sales in China. On Monday, Adidas announced that Rørsted, who became the company’s CEO in 2016, will hand over the position in 2023. Rørsted will remain in the role until a successor is […]
Many employees report a very different story. Their personal experience of not being in the in-group lends to systemic exclusion from key conversations, informal networks, decisions and ultimately opportunities for personal and professional career development. There is no seat at the table for them, resulting in marginalisation, underperformance, dysfunctional resilience and low morale. Ultimately you’re […]
As the CEO of a business, you are crucial to its success. If you are reaching a point where you are considering retirement, you need to think very carefully about two points. First, how this decision is going to affect the company, and second, what you will need to do in order to leave the […]
The old thinking was “you’re lucky to have a job so just get on with it” “I’m the boss, do what I say” “Don’t question, don’t challenge and don’t offer any ideas” “My way is the only way” and “If you don’t like it, then leave”. Productivity and profit rule. Growth is all. Work is […]
Pay rise negotiations are (relatively) easy to manage when the economy is growing and business is doing well but we’re now in a perfect storm, squeezed on all sides, and they’re much harder to deal with. So what can you do? Stay focussed on what’s important Well, firstly, always stay focussed on the important things. […]
Every organisation should have a mentorship culture. As leaders, it is our duty to raise up the next generation and equip them with the right skills and mindset they need to do their job and beyond.
We are in a period of immense change. New waves of technology are being introduced to speed up and modernise processes in our workplaces, whilst growing consumer demand for purpose-led brands has driven companies to reconsider their corporate strategies to gain a competitive advantage. But what skills will CEOs need to lead their organisations into […]
However moving into the new world of work, leadership teams must strike a clever balance. Whilst we must not let old hierarchies or inefficiency creep in and it is essential that executive teams move forward, embracing new ways of working. This means that we must consciously engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas and focus […]
As 1st of June strikes, you log onto the digital world, every single account you follow is now plastered with rainbow logos. For some, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, a reminder of how far we’ve come since the first protests, and a renewed energy to continue the fight for equality. For others, it’s a time […]
How can a leader keep employees motivated as they aim for a moving target? How can a company maintain its identity as it undergoes significant internal changes? How do you reimagine the way the business works, while preserving the spark that made it successful in the first place? These were questions I have faced over […]
Great CEOs are great coaches. Whether they run big corporate beasts or smart small companies, CEOs only deliver by growing the mindsets, capabilities and ambitions of the people around them.
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