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 expectations for performance and returns. On the other […]
The long-distance interim manager is often a lonely figure, spending long periods of time away from home and family to take on short-term assignments in far-flung locations. This transitory existence, working in unfamiliar environments and cultures, can make it more difficult to develop deep and meaningful bonds with colleagues or clients. It can be an […]
As consumers become more aware of the environmental and social impacts of their purchasing decisions, they are intensifying pressure on businesses to consider the full lifecycle of their products and services, from the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal or recycling of waste, and to mitigate any damaging effects of doing business.
When choosing a business to buy from, customers are increasingly paying attention to the company’s support of social and environmental causes. For example, many consumers now seek out businesses that use recycled or sustainable materials, support fair trade practices, or give back to the community in some way.
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 edge, they must continually adapt and evolve. Some CEOs, however, are stuck in the mindset that IT is just a necessary cost and not a key driver of success.
Pros and cons of being an interim manager. I talk to Nick Archer about his experience in his first interim role.
The Benefits of Offshoring Cost and productivity benefits entice many businesses to move some of their resources, services and supply chains offshore. However, is this a practice which should now be reconsidered in the light of the events of the past few years? The benefits of offshoring include reduced operational costs due to differences in […]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Our client was an industrial Plc in the North of England that was in trouble. They had back to back profit warnings, their shares had been suspended, their accounts had not been signed by the auditors and they had cycled three CFOs in 12 months. We were invited […]
Summary How do we define an extraordinary situation? How do we recognize an exceptional manager? Prepare for the Unexpected D-Day: The War Room D-Day: In the Field “A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”– Winston Churchill 1. How to define an extraordinary situation? An extraordinary situation is by […]