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To Inspire and Influence Think Perform, not Inform

By Dr Diana Theodores On September 17, 2018

To Inspire and Influence Think Perform, not Inform

If you want to inspire and influence people then take a tip from the pioneering management guru Charles Handy who once said, ...

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By Andy Logan On September 10, 2018

Why new leaders need initiation rites

When managers step up into leadership it’s often an ‭underwhelming moment in the life of an organisation: a promotion ‭earned...

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It's not all about the money: Why the key to business performance is not to over-emphasise the financials

By professor mike bourne On July 30, 2018

It's not all about the money: Why the key to business performance is not to over-emphasise the financials

Where to focus their attention is an important strategic issue for companies, and one that needs active consideration. Are you...

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Cranfield FTSE report highlights female under representation in executive ranks

By Cranfield School of Management On July 19, 2018

Cranfield FTSE report highlights female under representation in executive ranks

A report by Cranfield School of Management has criticised the lack of progress in improving gender diversity at the highest...

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By Antonia Molloy On June 12, 2018

How can we develop women leaders in aviation?

Across the board, women in leadership are underrepresented. While the number of women in leadership positions has increased,...

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By Professor David Denyer On June 11, 2018

Beyond 'Plan-do-check-act': 4Sight

Cranfield methodology to help with large complex problems in times of uncertainty.

What did former prime minister Harold...

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By Professor Lynette Ryals On May 15, 2018

In defence of the Levy

The Reform think-tankreport– claiming the use of the Apprenticeship Levy for higher qualifications is a “mislabelling” of...

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By HR Magazine On April 10, 2018

Why are women more anxious asking for pay rises?

Techniques to overcome anxiety can help but organisations must also look to structural issues holding women back.

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By David Deegan On April 3, 2018

Deal or no deal?

Courtesy of Brexit, the topic of negotiation seems to be in the news virtually every day at the moment. But the headlines make me...

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By Professors Malcolm McDonald & Simon Knox On March 29, 2018

From Products to Customer Engagement: Present and Future

Apple didn’t kill the music industry. They just invented ways of making life easier and more enjoyable for music consumers,...

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To Inspire and Influence Think Perform, not Inform

Why new leaders need initiation rites

When managers step up into leadership it’s often an ‭underwhelming moment in the life of an organisation: a promotion ‭earned...

It's not all about the money: Why the key to business performance is not to over-emphasise the financials

Where to focus their attention is an important strategic issue for companies, and one that needs active consideration. Are you...

Cranfield FTSE report highlights female under representation in executive ranks

How can we develop women leaders in aviation?

Beyond 'Plan-do-check-act': 4Sight

Cranfield methodology to help with large complex problems in times of uncertainty.

In defence of the Levy

Why are women more anxious asking for pay rises?

Techniques to overcome anxiety can help but organisations must also look to structural issues holding women back.

Deal or no deal?

From Products to Customer Engagement: Present and Future

Apple didn’t kill the music industry. They just invented ways of making life easier and more enjoyable for music consumers,...

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