As another new year begins, it is customary to make a list of resolutions; all the ‘bad’ habits we’re going to break and the ‘good’ new behaviours we intend to adopt. Often though, our best intentions have lapsed by Burns Night. Instead of resolutions, we invite leaders to consider what it means to be resolute. …
Every business faces its own leadership challenges. But for growing SMEs these can feel particularly acute. Intense periods of change can leave fast-growing companies ricocheting from one new…
Some time ago, I was presented with the ultimate hospital pass in being challenged to create one successful Business Link out of five failing ones in the NW of England. Fortunately for me as Chair of…
The ambition to reach net zero limits the scope of what needs to be achieved – such a vision is one of limiting the damage done by business – a hollow purpose at best. An alternative vision would be one in which society enjoys good growth from business: aligned business value and social value. This is the focus of regenerative business.…
It's National Productivity week in the UK and with a wealth of experience in this area, where could you focus to improve your organisation's productivity? First off, treat your staff as well as you treat your customers.…
If we say countries and companies are ‘entities’ then 150 of the top 200 largest entities in the world, defined by size, are companies. This suggests that businesses should be playing a huge and crucial part in managing the planet and not leaving it to the politicians. Businesses developing a purpose is of paramount importance. …
It is really important for people to know how they are doing in the workplace and research confirms that performance feedback is one of the best ways to help employees to learn, develop and reach their best potential. However…
What does it take to grow a successful family business? With the countdown underway to the 2023 SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards and our sponsorship of the Family Business Award, here we share…
