This year the advancement of the digital world has accelerated with record speed and we have seen phenomenal interest in companies embracing not only the technology but also the culture and ethos that goes hand in hand with digital transformation.
From programming and AI to data and analysis, nanodegrees are often the simple solution to short-term development and learning; especially when part time degrees or longer-term learning is not an option. Below Brian Hickey at Udacity offers some insight into this increasingly used educational model. The UK economy is facing significant cross-industry talent shortages, and […]
When customers have an issue that needs resolving, the one thing they want is to be able to speak to someone that can help. Can a chatbot do that? Yes, it can. Paul Shepherd, Founder and CEO of We Build Bots, explains for CEO Today. The latest Customer Satisfaction Index from the Institute of Customer […]
Malignant mindsets of current and aspiring leaders are likely to be counterproductive. This is what Dr. Marissa Pei, author of ‘8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are’, believes and explains in detail below for CEO Today. As an Organizational Psychologist and 28 years working with the top three levels in Fortune 100 companies, I’ve […]
Last year, when Prime Minister Theresa May launched the UK government’s Industrial Strategy she said "a successful economy must be built on firm foundations", going on to list a number of factors that are required to create a stable base, including the availability of skills in the UK workforce. Bearing this in mind, the UK […]
For many people, the commute into work can seem like a huge waste of time and not to mention monotonous and mundane – yet there are so many ways you can make this time productive and start your day off right. Most people utilize their commute time to work on side projects, catch up on […]
Stories shape our lives, and by extension, our personal and professional development. From the moment humans developed language capability, narratives have been our primary means of learning, socialising, and transmitting knowledge to one another. In fact, our brains are better wired to understand, remember, and tell stories than data, facts, and abstractions. In every culture […]
With it being National Apprentice Week in the United Kingdom, we investigate whether you can climb all the way to the top of the corporate ladder and become a CEO if you choose an apprenticeship over a University degree. We spoke to Joe Crossley, CEO of Qube Learning, someone who himself decided against University in […]
A lot of what a business achieves stems from how its culture is nurtured. Below Sharon Constançon, IoD Chartered Director (MBA, FCIS), discusses the ins and outs of a mature and efficient learning culture in the board room. Scenario Discussion with a board chairman about the forthcoming Board Evaluation begins with the question – “What […]
Whether it’s photography, baking or accounting, starting a business always comes with a whole lot of stuff you likely know nothing about, and learning to find your way is quite the journey. Below CEO Today hears from Nakul Sharma, CEO and Founder of Hostmaker, who discusses the some of the early challenges involved in turning […]
There is much discussion about the impact of machine learning and automation on employees. It’s understandable that people and businesses are thinking, “What jobs and skills will be available in the next five or 10 years?” Here Christian Foerg, General Manager EMEA Region, Saba, talks to CEO today about the impact machine learning and automation […]
Discovering your roles and responsibilities will be a big part of your first few months of being a CEO. One of the key tips from Benedetta Arese Lucini, CEO of Oval Money, points towards engagement. Benedetta’s personal experience shows that though it is tempting to focus exclusively on internal issues, staying engaged with outside groups is vital […]
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