The Challenges of Serving Two Masters

The Challenges of Serving Two Masters

A Chief Finance Officer working with a company that has private equity funding can face a unique set of challenges related to serving two masters. On the one hand, the CFO is accountable to the private equity company, which has invested in the business and has certain...
Is sustainability a fad?

Is sustainability a fad?

There is no doubt that sustainability has become a hot topic in recent years. More and more people are interested in living sustainably, and the media is increasingly covering stories about sustainability. This heightened interest has led to a boom in the sustainable...
IT. The no. 1 headache for CEOs

IT. The no. 1 headache for CEOs

Implementing technology is not just about keeping up with the competition. It’s about staying ahead of them. To achieve this, CEOs must be willing to take risks and push for change within their organisations. Most CEOs recognise that to maintain a competitive...
The pros and cons of being an interim manager

The pros and cons of being an interim manager

I spoke to Nick Archer recently. Nick is Communications Consultant for one of the leading suppliers of innovative construction solutions. Nick has previously worked in permanent contracts and is in his first interim role now. I asked him about the pros and cons of...