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Companies already face substantial external pressures without the added stress created by multiple stakeholders. Kevin O’Connor, strategy analyst at Open Options Corporation, discusses how game theory can minimise this complexity.
The Credit Crunch - How Could it Affect Directors?
With the credit crunch biting, company directors may also be facing the threat of litigation from shareholders. Edward Smerdon...
With the credit crunch biting, company directors may also be facing the threat of litigation from shareholders. Edward Smerdon...
From Cars to the Stars
Former PayPal CEO Elon Musk talks to Barry Mansfield about his plans to bring the electric car to the mass market. Then there...
Former PayPal CEO Elon Musk talks to Barry Mansfield about his plans to bring the electric car to the mass market. Then there...
The Vision Thing
Michael Jones talks to Vincent Sollitto, executive chairman of the board and former CEO of Syntax-Brillian.
Michael Jones talks to Vincent Sollitto, executive chairman of the board and former CEO of Syntax-Brillian.
Banking on Success
Alastair Lukies, CEO of Monitise, talks to Barry Mansfield about his transition from rugby player to business player.
Alastair Lukies, CEO of Monitise, talks to Barry Mansfield about his transition from rugby player to business player.
Spirit of Invention
Martin E Franklin, CEO of Jarden Corporation, explains how the focus on innovation keeps the company ahead of the competition.
Martin E Franklin, CEO of Jarden Corporation, explains how the focus on innovation keeps the company ahead of the competition.
Community Minded
Entrepreneur and Wi-Fi revolutionary Martin Varsavsky talks to Barry Mansfield about the ethos behind FON.
Entrepreneur and Wi-Fi revolutionary Martin Varsavsky talks to Barry Mansfield about the ethos behind FON.
Book Wise
Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, has turned the company he founded into the world’s largest online retailer. Barry...
Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, has turned the company he founded into the world’s largest online retailer. Barry...
The Human Factor
Phin Foster meets James Caan, the latest dragon in the hit BBC show Dragons' Den.
Phin Foster meets James Caan, the latest dragon in the hit BBC show Dragons' Den.
Womenomics: Guarantors of Growth
The 20th century saw women gain more power in the workplace. But what are the economic, political and social consequences?
The 20th century saw women gain more power in the workplace. But what are the economic, political and social consequences?
It Starts With You
Brimstone's Robert P Weiler and Bob Marcus highlight the methods for developing strong leadership skills.
Brimstone's Robert P Weiler and Bob Marcus highlight the methods for developing strong leadership skills.
China’s Place in The Global Economy
The rate of China's economic growth is providing a challenge to its underdeveloped regions. In an abridged extract from his...
The rate of China's economic growth is providing a challenge to its underdeveloped regions. In an abridged extract from his...
The Secret of Successful Differentiation
How do you make a product that will retain individual benefits and therefore won't be imitated by your competitors? Dr Dan...
How do you make a product that will retain individual benefits and therefore won't be imitated by your competitors? Dr Dan...
The Pressure of Picking the Right CEO
Even the act of merely employing a respected and influential CEO can raise company profiles and share prices. But who is...
Even the act of merely employing a respected and influential CEO can raise company profiles and share prices. But who is...
Female Intuition: Women Leaders Mean Business
Women are now leading the way in business with qualities such as open communication and persuasiveness. Herb Greenberg and...
Women are now leading the way in business with qualities such as open communication and persuasiveness. Herb Greenberg and...
CEO Turned Philanthropist
The success of Hand in Hand International can partly be attributed to its foregrounding of good business practices. CEO looks...
The success of Hand in Hand International can partly be attributed to its foregrounding of good business practices. CEO looks...
A Whistle-Stop Guide to Business Leadership
Damian McKinney of McKinney Rogers describes to CEO the characteristics required of the strong, modern business leader.
Damian McKinney of McKinney Rogers describes to CEO the characteristics required of the strong, modern business leader.
The Snake Charmer
When Lord Karan Bilimoria founded Cobra Beer, he had no idea that one day he would be taking his success home to India. Steve...
When Lord Karan Bilimoria founded Cobra Beer, he had no idea that one day he would be taking his success home to India. Steve...
Rising Stars
Hope Davis of London's Cass Business School presents the Cass top 50 up-and-coming CEOs.
Hope Davis of London's Cass Business School presents the Cass top 50 up-and-coming CEOs.
The Reluctant Hero
Steven D Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics, tells Phin Foster he can't understand why people think he's profound. But he's...
Steven D Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics, tells Phin Foster he can't understand why people think he's profound. But he's...
India Lands in Europe
Indian long-haul carrier Jet Airways may have just pulled off a major coup, by making Brussels its European hub. Founder...
Indian long-haul carrier Jet Airways may have just pulled off a major coup, by making Brussels its European hub. Founder...
Making an Opportunity out of a Crisis
There's always some crisis or other going on either in the world or in our personal lives. Robert L Dilenschneider asks the...
There's always some crisis or other going on either in the world or in our personal lives. Robert L Dilenschneider asks the...
Leaders, Blind Spots and Learning
We all have blind spots, they are part of the human condition, but when leaders have them it matters. Karen Blakeley explains...
We all have blind spots, they are part of the human condition, but when leaders have them it matters. Karen Blakeley explains...
A Phoenix from the Flames
For some leaders, life's adversity can turn hard-earned assets into monumental barriers to recovery. Leaders can enjoy such...
For some leaders, life's adversity can turn hard-earned assets into monumental barriers to recovery. Leaders can enjoy such...
Dos and Don'ts of Successful Leadership Transitions
It is generally expected that successful executives will move on to new responsibilities every two or three years. Peter...
It is generally expected that successful executives will move on to new responsibilities every two or three years. Peter...
The New Capitalists
Businesses around the world are no longer owned by the wealthy few, but by a burgeoning class of citizen investors. David...
Businesses around the world are no longer owned by the wealthy few, but by a burgeoning class of citizen investors. David...
Leadership and Systems
Ian Macdonald explains how the design and implementation of company systems are critical to a CEO's success.
Ian Macdonald explains how the design and implementation of company systems are critical to a CEO's success.
Results Are All That Count
The only way to get results and accountability from management consultants is for CEOs to demand a better service. Dr Matthew...
The only way to get results and accountability from management consultants is for CEOs to demand a better service. Dr Matthew...
The Business of Changing the World
At Timberland, employees are actively encouraged to make a contribution to their local communities. Marc Benioff explains,...
At Timberland, employees are actively encouraged to make a contribution to their local communities. Marc Benioff explains,...
Against All Odds
Online betting firms had their values slashed in half when the US outlawed online gaming last year. How does a company recover...
Online betting firms had their values slashed in half when the US outlawed online gaming last year. How does a company recover...
Don't Shoot the Messenger
As shareholders increasingly demand heads to roll at the slightest downturn, the life expectancy of CEOs is plummeting. However,...
As shareholders increasingly demand heads to roll at the slightest downturn, the life expectancy of CEOs is plummeting. However,...
The Underdog Fights Back
Can a company pull itself back from the brink after hitting rock bottom in a market dominated by one major player? Enterasys...
Can a company pull itself back from the brink after hitting rock bottom in a market dominated by one major player? Enterasys...
Flexible Process Management
Taking BPM from the IT department and handing the power to rewrite processes to the experts can transform your company. Lombardi's...
Taking BPM from the IT department and handing the power to rewrite processes to the experts can transform your company. Lombardi's...
The Phantom Rises
Even with a strong brand, if the entire infrastructure behind it has gone it can be tough to relaunch a product. Rolls-Royce...
Even with a strong brand, if the entire infrastructure behind it has gone it can be tough to relaunch a product. Rolls-Royce...
Are Your Company's Leaders Agile Enough?
Organisational change experts stress the need to develop 'agile' companies. However, few companies have developed into organisations...
Organisational change experts stress the need to develop 'agile' companies. However, few companies have developed into organisations...
The Moment of Truth
A new approach to brand management involves an increased focus on the customer, rather than the product. In an extract from...
A new approach to brand management involves an increased focus on the customer, rather than the product. In an extract from...
Speeding Up Complex Companies
Kevan Hall believes that complex businesses must scrap traditional management skills to improve speed and reduce costs. In...
Kevan Hall believes that complex businesses must scrap traditional management skills to improve speed and reduce costs. In...
The Global Remix
Companies are being forced to rethink and restructure their operations and become globally integrated enterprises. Richard...
Companies are being forced to rethink and restructure their operations and become globally integrated enterprises. Richard...
Media for the Masses
Companies must recognise that the media landscape is changing and they can no longer target a mass audience. A new strategy...
Companies must recognise that the media landscape is changing and they can no longer target a mass audience. A new strategy...
Milking The Purple Cow
How can you ensure that your business improvement initiative is successful? Chris Ellins, MD of Total Flow, reveals all,...
How can you ensure that your business improvement initiative is successful? Chris Ellins, MD of Total Flow, reveals all,...
Intrapreneurship
In an influential 1985 book, still relevant today, Gifford Pinchot III coined the phrase 'intrapreneurship' to describe the...
In an influential 1985 book, still relevant today, Gifford Pinchot III coined the phrase 'intrapreneurship' to describe the...
Deep Thinkers: The Blue Ocean Strategy
Professors W Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne explain how their 'blue ocean' strategy can help businesses out-perform the competition...
Professors W Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne explain how their 'blue ocean' strategy can help businesses out-perform the competition...
From Street Market to Global Market
Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive of the phenomenally successful supermarket giant Tesco, shares some of the secrets of the...
Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive of the phenomenally successful supermarket giant Tesco, shares some of the secrets of the...
Stage Set for Borderless World
Chief Executive Officer’s Ciaran Parker hears from Kenichi Ohmae, author of The Next Global Stage, about the unfolding storylines...
Chief Executive Officer’s Ciaran Parker hears from Kenichi Ohmae, author of The Next Global Stage, about the unfolding storylines...
An Unlikely Activist
Stuart Crainer talks to Rosabeth Moss Kanter of Harvard Business School about her intellectual approach to business ideas...
Stuart Crainer talks to Rosabeth Moss Kanter of Harvard Business School about her intellectual approach to business ideas...
Pressure Points
Margery Kraus, president and CEO of multinational public affairs and strategic communications consulting firm APCO Worldwide,...
Margery Kraus, president and CEO of multinational public affairs and strategic communications consulting firm APCO Worldwide,...
Away Days to Nowhere
Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove ask whether strategy away days deliver tangible results or just piles of used flip charts.
Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove ask whether strategy away days deliver tangible results or just piles of used flip charts.
