Do you remember the first thing you properly saved up for? I don’t mean just holding off for a week or two, but something you really had to work towards…
Remember the exhilaration of a kickabout down the estate, with makeshift jumpers for goalposts? Those were the days when the lines that divided us were invisible, playing until the sky…
“Comparing the capacity of computers to the capacity of the human brain, I’ve often wondered, where does our success come from? The answer is synthesis, the ability to combine creativity…
Diversity in leadership has emerged as a critical issue in contemporary business environments and over the past few years, there has been substantial success in improving diversity in boards and…
In the demanding realm of business, the teachings from Patrick Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” have always resonated with me. Central to his message is the tenet that trust…
Thousands of books have been written on the subject of leadership – all promising the secret formulae that will allow people to maximise their leadership skills. I currently have the…
In a recent vocL roundtable discussion, we asked an inclusive group of business leaders how can we ensure that business has a freer, more respected, and more confident voice in…
You know you’re getting old when you see a trend go viral on social media and start shaking your head and muttering about youngsters thinking what they are seeing and…
“Allan, I’ve just seen the press release. Have you gone mad? The programme is a basket case – politically, a real poisoned chalice. Why risk your well-earned reputation on this…
