by Richard Sterling | Apr 20, 2020 | Insights, Richard Stirling
Before I formally introduce the new power couple let me share with some of my observations about them. As things are these days this couple does not escape attention. They are followed relentlessly on social media and reported in conventional media. They are not... 
by Richard Fortune | Nov 19, 2019 | Insights, Resources, Richard Fortune
The term ‘war for talent’ was first coined by McKinsey in 1997 to highlight the truism that good people are the foundation of business success (Michaels, Handfield-Jones and Axelrod, 2001). The phrase inspired a generation of mercenary recruiters. Armed solely with a... 
by Richard Sterling | Nov 18, 2019 | Insights, Richard Stirling
Reading this article as a Chair or as a Board member you might start having images from apocalyptic movies flash through your mind and if you are a CEO reading this then take heart, tomorrow will be better. CEO failure! It may be self-inflicted by stupidity,... 
by Peter Tulau | Nov 18, 2019 | Insights, Peter Tulau
In today’s business world there are very few cosy little nooks where SMEs and small caps can plod along and expect fruitful returns over the longer term. By their very nature, they can be easily blown of course. As such, they need to stay abreast of best practice due... 
by Julie Garland-McLellan | Nov 18, 2019 | Insights, Julie Garland-McLellan
“I think it’s time I moved on.” These words strike fear into the heart of a company chair when they are uttered by the CEO. Of all the duties of company directors, recruiting a new CEO is likely the most important. Get this wrong and the company will suffer. Get it... 
by AltoPartners | Aug 22, 2019 | Insights
Anthony Mitchell is an internationally recognised thought leader in strategic leadership. He has been advising companies internationally for the last 25 years, working across more than 30 countries on five continents. He advises clients ranging from leading...