29 January
2012

Think Tank: Impressions of fairness can be key to motivation

Fair is in the air. Vince Cable rails against excessive executive pay, bishops oppose plans to put a ceiling on benefits, and the general secretary of the NUT called Michael Gove’s more rigorous performance management of teachers a “bullies’ charter”. All in the name of “fair”.

Read the full article written by Octavius Black in The Sunday Telegraph online.

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01 January
2012

Think Tank: the best business visions also require belief

The post-Christmas gloom offers a rare opportunity for business leaders to become an oasis of hope, to build trust and to give people something they can believe in.

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01 January
2012

Career Masterclass: Get promoted

Is this the year you finally get that promotion? Here’s how to ensure your success in the new year.

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05 December
2011

The careerist: Being more enthusiastic

Everyone knows that enthusiasm boosts performance and that enjoying work can be the beginning of a virtuous circle. But can you become more enthusiastic?

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04 December
2011

Think Tank: clear strategy and cunning tactics put the East ahead of the West

There is an old saying: “It matters not where a man is standing but which way he is facing.” Singapore may have a population smaller than London but after a packed week of 33 meetings, I am left in no doubt both which way it is facing and quite how serious it is about getting there.

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01 December
2011

Career masterclass: Get credit when it’s due

Are your achievements being overlooked? Discover how to get the recognition you deserve.
Read the full column on the Management Today website.
Market yourself
Find creative ways to share big wins. Successfully led a systems integration? Send a company-wide email inviting feedback as the project lead. Been asked to boost the company’s profile? Decorate the office with the…

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