Why merit is key to more diversity in the workplace: Inclusive leadership is not a Stalinist labour market intervention October 11, 2015 Let’s start with a point that nearly everyone can agree on: organisations in competitive markets need the very best talent. And we should recruit, promote and retain that talent on the basis of merit, and merit alone. We can generally agree that, if someone is selected or promoted on the basis of their identity, rather [...]
Professional and partisan: Should firms do politics? Be wary of taking a line on social issues outside your sector October 9, 2015 Businesses have always needed politicians to understand their concerns. But excessive interference by companies in politics may threaten their neutrality, long considered key to appealing to the broadest customer base possible. But in today’s fight for market share, businesses have more than just the dividend to think about. Indeed, the pressure on firms to [...]
Blending business and technology to make part-time MBAs accessible October 8, 2015 Imperial College Business School’s part-time MBAs offer new formats to fit around busy professional lives PART-TIME MBAs are becoming increasingly popular, fuelled by rapid technological advancement at leading business schools and students’ determination not to let go of an already successful career. The benefits of completing a part-time MBA are vast. You will achieve all [...]
Mundane meetings: Making a getaway – don’t hit ‘accept’ too hastily and bag a seat by the door October 8, 2015 Meetings are like a box of chocolates, but not in a good way. Occasionally informative and thought-provoking, all too often they are time consuming, irrelevant and poorly planned. Worst of all, you don’t know what you’re getting until you’re inside the meeting room, having put off other potentially important commitments. Many meetings are a [...]
Four actionable tips for starting up a business in 2015 October 8, 2015 We have put together seven actionable tips for SMEs and people thinking of starting up a new business in 2015. As the Chinese proverb says: ‘the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.’ With the right business idea, planning, marketing and execution it is [...]
Flexible Study: Is a part-time MBA worth it? October 7, 2015 Nicole Green finds out what business schools are doing to capitalise on the demand for more flexible courses THE PERCEPTION of part-time MBAs is changing, as increasing numbers of leading business schools provide more flexible options to their students. Once seen as a less credible alternative for those unable to commit to a full-time course, [...]