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WEBResearch: Dominant leaders are more inclined to take self-serving risks. How to lead an organisation through change when uncertainty is the only constant. Structured preparation maximises price and certainty in high-value M&A exits. CEOs deprioritise sustainability in favour of other issues despite rising consumer concern.
The truth behind the mismanagement of Elvis
WEBThe truth behind the mismanagement of Elvis. Baz Luhrmann’s flamboyant new biopic Elvis hints at the corporate scandal behind the star’s fame and fate. The real saga - replete with dodgy deals, conflicts of interest and con tricks – is even more shocking. When Elvis Presley died, aged 42, on 16 August 1977, he had less than $1m in the bank.
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WEBHow to make organisational politics work to your advantage. Like it or not, political dynamics are something every leader has to navigate. But you don’t have to resort to heavy-handed tactics or undermining others to achieve your goals, argues IMD professor Michael Watkins.
Britain's Top 100 Entrepreneurs: Champions of British enterprise
WEBBRITAIN'S TOP 100 ENTREPRENEURS. Rnk Name Age Company Activity. 1 Michael Newton 44 Anglo Design CCTV. 2 Simon Nixon 37 Moneysupermarket.com Finance. 3 Peter Jones 38 Phones Int'l Mobile phones. 4 Patrick McKenna* 48 Ingenious Media Media. 5 Andrew Turner 46 Central Trust Finance.
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WEBResearch: When does misconduct become scandalised? Understanding whether stakeholders’ evaluation of your firm is emotional or rational can offer clues as to the level of negative attention an instance of misconduct might draw.
Hybrid working - Management Today
WEBHybrid working. After the collective shift to working from home, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, t he old norms of the office no longer apply. Keep track of the future of the workplace, how it will affect your business and how other companies are adapting.
Creating the right business case to support your project
WEBFeb 15, 2021 — The business case supplies the scope of work, financial justification for investment and the project’s benefits. Through an analysis of its context and risks, the business case should clearly demonstrate the value the project delivers upon completion. It forms the go-to document not only for the project team but also for all stakeholders ...
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WEBIt’s kinder to be clear: leadership lessons from Crown Worldwide’s CEO. Jennifer Harvey, CEO of logistics behemoth Crown Worldwide Group, on balancing a working and familial relationship with her father, what Covid taught her, and being a ‘third culture kid’.
How to create a winning 100-day plan - Management Today
WEBFirst impressions count, and with new employees and stakeholders to impress, the first three months is a critical period for every new boss. Having a clear and realistic 100-day plan establishes where you need to prioritise your time in what is always a very busy period. Arm yourself with as much business intelligence as possible before you start.
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WEBThe case for good management. Self-awareness and self-confidence are the foundation of good management, argues the CMI's chief. But organisations also need to create a culture that places as much emphasis on how things are achieved as what the outcomes are.