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A Half Time Review of the 2020s and Beyond: A View From Two Voices

07/02/2025

This article was written by two representatives of vocL, Fhaheen Khan (vocL voice and senior economist at Make UK) and Sarah Walker-Smith (Chief Executive of AMPA). It is a brief…

Progressive Leadership Must Deliver in 2025

07/01/2025

We live in a remarkable era, as we navigate our leadership roles in Business — defined by profound economic shifts, rapid technological advances such as the rise of AI, and…

We’re Not “Future Leaders”, We’re Leading Now.

11/11/2024

I’m a linguist. Not professionally. Let’s say I’m an amateur armchair linguist. I get a geeky sense of enjoyment out of analysing lexical choices. Right now, I’m struggling with the…

International Stammering Awareness Day: “Taking Back Control – No, Not That”

21/10/2024

On a recent episode of The Rest Is Politics podcast, former Labour Director of Communications, Alastair Campbell declared “the ability to speak well, clearly, and communicate well is the key…

From Pennies to Peace of Mind: A Story on Saving

03/09/2024

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…

Playing Fields to Society: The Timeless Game of Equality and Inclusion

13/05/2024

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…

Why Innovation is a Team Sport

15/04/2024

“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 – are we slipping up?

18/10/2023

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…

Q&A's

vocL Voice, Olivia Thomasson and vocL Associate, Vanda Murray where they discuss how to encourage young people, to have a more active voice in business and much more...

Business Bulletins

Have opportunities increased with the rapid advent of Deepseek or should we be more worried?

18/02/2025

Achim KramCEO of vocLHave opportunities increased with the rapid advent of Deepseek or should we be more worried? Responses Chris Wainwright (vocL Voice)Finance Director On one hand, it opens up…

Can You Have Long-Term Strategic Thinking in a Democracy?

04/02/2025

Lara TabetAssociate, Arup We had Sir John Armitt taking us through his amazing career this week and he posed a challenge that I would like to put through to the…

How can UK businesses better collaborate to share best practices, foster innovation, and boost productivity, strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness and driving economic growth?

11/11/2024

Charlotte HillOperations Director, Gripple How can UK businesses collaborate more effectively to share best practices, foster innovation, and increase productivity, thereby strengthening the UK’s competitive edge in the global landscape…

What new policy would you propose to combat the widening digital divide?

29/10/2024

Zahirah HafizContent & Comms Manager, vocL The digital divide has widened since the pandemic, leaving many low-income communities without access to necessary technology for education and job opportunities. If you…

What are your thoughts on the “Never Knowingly Undersold” strategy?

30/09/2024

Achim KramCEO of vocL John Lewis Partnership recently announced the revival of their “Never Knowingly Undersold” price pledge. What are your thoughts on this strategy? Do you believe it is…

How do you anticipate the outcome of the upcoming general election will impact levelling up for businesses across the UK?

03/07/2024

Sarah Walker-SmithCEO Ampa Group and Shakespeare Martineau LLP How do you anticipate the outcome of the upcoming general election will impact levelling up for businesses across the UK? VocL Voices’…

Is failure a necessary step towards success and, if so, how can businesses incorporate failure as part of their corporate culture?

25/06/2024

Phillip LuffTelevision and entertainment specialist, former SVP Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Is failure a necessary step towards success and, if so, how can businesses incorporate failure as part of their…

What Will Be The Impact Of AI On Business Over The Next 5 Years?

04/06/2024

Dr Christopher MeahFounder and CEO – School of CodeAsks: In your opinion, what will be the impact of AI on business over the next 5 years? VocL Voices’ Responses

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