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WEBFrom figurehead to frontline: How the non-executive director became the missing ingredient in business transformation. NED’s are expected to play a much more active role in the success of the company, but salaries have not yet caught up with the increased responsibilities this entails.
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.
Timeline: The fall and recovery of Tesco's reputation
WEBThe supermarket has inked a deal with the Serious Fraud Office two and a half years after its dirty laundry came to light. It’s been an extraordinarily tough few years for Tesco. Back in 2010 it was at the top of its game, growing fast and leaving the rest of Britain’s food retailers in its wake. But fierce competition, a series of over ...
The Best Cities for Business 2022 - Management Today
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Welcome to Management Today ’s major data project to rank the UK’s largest urban centres, barring London, on how attractive they are for business. We assessed the areas across 15 criteria including productivity, the scale of the private sector ecosystem, the strength of innovation and access to a skilled workforce.
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.
The time we waste - Management Today
WEBThe average worker, apparently, now wastes 2.1 hours a day on activities ranging from surfing the internet and staring into space to tidying desks and running chores. Top of the waste list is the internet, which 40.7% of workers admitted to wasting time on, followed by socialising (23.4%), personal business (6.8%) and running errands (3%).
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Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek - book review - Management …
WEBLeaders eat last - review. BOOKS: Some may find this leadership tome a bit too feel-good and idealistic, but why shouldn't rewards flow from doing the right thing, argues reviewer Stephen Vaughan. by Stephen Vaughan. The title of this book sets the scene for Simon Sinek's gallant and bold thesis on how business leaders need to behave to extract ...
Chris Dawson - The Range: Interview - Management Today
WEBThe MT Interview: Chris Dawson, The Range. A stereotype of the rags-to-riches entrepreneur, Chris Dawson started trading stuff while still at school, which he left with no qualifications. A couple of months ago, MT ran a round table discussion about entrepreneurialism at the Dorchester Hotel in central London. We collected together eight ...
How to manage personality clashes at work - Management Today
WEBHow to manage personality clashes at work. You can't always change your colleagues, but you can change your actions, says leadership coach Catherine Stothart. We’ve all had colleagues we find "difficult" – perhaps the impatient go-getter, the stick-to-the-rules pedant, the excitable attention-seeker or the indecisive procrastinator.