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This week, David Cameron warned of tough times ahead as the government plans to cut public sector pay, pensions and state benefits. In business, as in politics, people are more likely to accept tough decisions if they understand the reasons behind them...
For many organisations, the impact of the ash cloud has made them realise just how global the world of business has become. It’s been a bit of a wake-up call. Because so many of us rely on flying staff around the world or on using air transport to import...
The green shoots of recovery are appearing. But when the current recession finally ends, and things return to 'normal', what will the new ‘normal’ look like? Will things ever be ‘normal’ again? Business has become more complex, diverse and uncertain...
A successful leader needs followers, and our political leaders don’t have as many as they used to. Major issues such as the banking crisis, the recession, the MPs’ expenses scandal and the UK’s involvement in overseas conflicts has undermined many people...
This week it was announced that the CEOs of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Banking Group are waiving their bonuses, and the CEOs of HSBC and Standard Chartered will donate theirs to charity. While some media commentators have welcomed these moves...
There’s been a lot in the media this week about bullying in the workplace – particularly concerning allegations of bullying in one particular workplace. Bullying is an abuse of power. It is intimidating, unwarranted and damaging. However, it’s worth remembering...
A major study on leadership was published recently by The Work Foundation. The two-year study, Exceeding Expectation: the principles of outstanding leadership , provides evidence that a people-centred approach to leadership results in outstanding performance...
It’s a year to the day since Barack Obama became president of the United States. His election and inauguration were momentous occasions which caused outpourings of emotion not only across the US but also around the world. It would be hard for any leader...
Team development is a top priority for leaders in 2010. According to new research from the Chartered Management Institute , leaders and managers plan to focus on developing their teams ahead of other priorities such as networking or spending more time...
Sitting in a traffic jam surrounded by snow, I took the opportunity to reflect on the past year. If 2009 has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict the future. However, as the early signs of recovery start to appear, let’s hope that we see the...
Find the source… ‘Energy is contagious’ I wrote in my last blog. But where can we get it from? How can we increase our natural reserves in order to improve our leadership effectiveness? The first step is to find the source of our own personal energy....
The Financial Times asked me to contribute a thought to their ‘Business Wisdom’ spot. Could I share a useful insight with readers – in less than 20 words? I thought energy would be a good focus: Energy is contagious: it drives performance and quality...
The current economic crisis has caused leaders everywhere to rethink their business models. This is often a good thing. Leaders are being forced to reconsider what creates value in the mind of the customer. Not long ago, the idea of destroying and rebuilding...
The European Council is due to appoint its first president at a special summit in Brussels tonight. In recent weeks, there has been a great deal of talk about who the first permanent president should be. The UK’s Tony Blair? Belgium's Herman van Rompuy...
Last week, the International Monetary Fund warned us that the industrialised world needs another ten years of spending cuts and tax increases to bring public finances under control. The next day, Lord Sugar swore at a BBC interviewer who questioned him...
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