Strategy

Top 5 ways to manage the board during turbulent times

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented number of challenges to CEOs of European organisations

David vs Goliath: why big businesses are losing out to agile start-ups

Large companies are increasingly sluggish in a fast-moving business environment. This has left the door open for more agile start-ups to thrive

How data and technology are shaping a new sales paradigm

In a world where digitalisation is on the rise and companies are crossing boundaries into different industries, businesses are being challenged to redefine their approach to sales

Why companies must adopt an agile approach to project management

Disruptive technologies and changing customer requirements have made the agile approach to project management more pertinent than ever

How to implement your company strategy more effectively

While company strategies can look amazing on paper, they only become useful once they have been fully implemented. Too many organisations are struggling to bridge the gap between design and delivery

Why companies must start planning for the next geopolitical disruption

Businesses must think long-term if they are to survive the barrage of geopolitical disruptions coming their way

Business travel is said to account for one to ten working days per month for the CEO

Tips from CEOs on how to travel and do business at the same time

A CEOs job is full of travel. Luckily, we have all the tips you need to make the most of your time on the road

Delegation debacles: when CEOs should’ve done it themselves

Delegation is a key skill for any CEO, but passing on the wrong tasks can be detrimental to your business

Seadrill sees growth and M&A after Q2 beat

Norway’s Seadrill Ltd, the world’s number two deepwater oil rig group, is ready to throw its weight around now that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has made life harder for smaller players. “We see the current market volatility as a good opportunity to look for investment opportunities,” the group controlled by shipping tycoon John […]

Managing compliance, or managing business risk?

As the regulatory environment becomes ever more complex, many organisations understandably place a great deal of emphasis on compliance

Who wants to be a billionaire?

If you are planning to become a billionaire during your working career, is it more advantageous to start out in an already successful family business or to build your own from scratch, without any corporate baggage to hold you back? Should you get a university degree, or just get stuck in? What is the best subject to study?

Football (brands) a church to the masses

How did Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United ever get to become such big brands? And how does commercial potential translate to success on and off the field?

You need a full line of sight to develop a vision

Riding a recession with limited capital and canny consumers, FMCG companies must work efficiently without compromising needs. Cathy Johnson believes that to succeed they must build from the inside out

Are CEOs still from Venus and CIOs from Mars?

Steve Watmough, CEO of Xantus discusses whether the gap is closing between CEOs and their CIOs, and how they can work more effectively together

The writing is clear on the wall

Mark Artus, CEO of one of Europe’s leading branding agencies, 1 HQ discusses how global brands can be more effective in the current economic climate

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