Cranfield Executive Development Blog (5)

By Cranfield Executive Development On February 14, 2023

"It gave me more clarity about what I want out of the business; it reinvigorated me."

"I'd definitely recommend Business Growth Programme, anyone running their own business ought to be doing it at some point."

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Tags: entrepreneurship, article, small business

By Cranfield Executive Development On January 10, 2023

"How you lead in disruptive times is a topic that nobody really ever teaches you or talks about."

Louise Lupton found a different way of looking at things was crucial when undertaking a big restructuring project during COVID.

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Tags: leadership, article

I discovered that it's not my job to make friends or keep the peace - my job is to grow the business

By Cranfield Executive Development On December 6, 2022

I discovered that it's not my job to make friends or keep the peace - my job is to grow the business

For Katie Burgum, making her voice heard was an important goal as she transitioned from being part of the team to leading the...

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Tags: leadership, impact, article

Building customer engagement and collaboration with world-class key account management

By Cranfield Executive Development On December 1, 2022

Building customer engagement and collaboration with world-class key account management

James Bugden, Sales Manager for Velux, explains how his team of key account managers developed from generalists to specialists...

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Tags: entrepreneurship, article, small business

My life-changing experience on the Business Growth Programme

By Cranfield Executive Development On November 24, 2022

My life-changing experience on the Business Growth Programme

For Caroline Southgate, Managing Director of Doris Jones, an Essex-based care services provider, attending the Business Growth...

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Tags: entrepreneurship, article, small business

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On October 11, 2022

Strategies to Achieve Your Goals

The business world is too complex for one person, or even a few people, to deliver all aspects of the organisation’s goals and...

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Tags: leadership, article

Leadership Insights for Management Success

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On October 4, 2022

Leadership Insights for Management Success

Meetings at the top of the corporate ladder are often characterised by conflicting agendas, diverse opinions and strong...

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Tags: general management, article

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On September 22, 2022

Navigating Politics at Work

A candid look at management practice reveals the political dimension of today's businesses and organisations. On a daily...

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Tags: general management, article

Top 5 Leadership Tips for Young Managers

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On September 6, 2022

Top 5 Leadership Tips for Young Managers

Effective leadership is difficult to develop, especially for young professionals new to a managerial career. Here are five...

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Tags: talent development, general management, article

3 key issues to consider for family business succession planning

By Dr Steffi Hussels On April 19, 2022

3 key issues to consider for family business succession planning

Most family businesses will want to pass the enterprise on to the next generation but relatively few actually do so – less...

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Tags: article, small business

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"It gave me more clarity about what I want out of the business; it reinvigorated me."

"I'd definitely recommend Business Growth Programme, anyone running their own business ought to be doing it at some point."

"How you lead in disruptive times is a topic that nobody really ever teaches you or talks about."

Louise Lupton found a different way of looking at things was crucial when undertaking a big restructuring project during COVID.

I discovered that it's not my job to make friends or keep the peace - my job is to grow the business

For Katie Burgum, making her voice heard was an important goal as she transitioned from being part of the team to leading the...

Building customer engagement and collaboration with world-class key account management

James Bugden, Sales Manager for Velux, explains how his team of key account managers developed from generalists to specialists...

My life-changing experience on the Business Growth Programme

For Caroline Southgate, Managing Director of Doris Jones, an Essex-based care services provider, attending the Business Growth...

Strategies to Achieve Your Goals

The business world is too complex for one person, or even a few people, to deliver all aspects of the organisation’s goals and...

Leadership Insights for Management Success

Meetings at the top of the corporate ladder are often characterised by conflicting agendas, diverse opinions and strong...

Navigating Politics at Work

A candid look at management practice reveals the political dimension of today's businesses and organisations. On a daily...

Top 5 Leadership Tips for Young Managers

Effective leadership is difficult to develop, especially for young professionals new to a managerial career. Here are five...

3 key issues to consider for family business succession planning

Most family businesses will want to pass the enterprise on to the next generation but relatively few actually do so – less...

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