Raising finance carefully is more vital than ever post-Brexit July 12, 2016 There's no getting away from it: Brexit has been a shock to the system. Most entrepreneurs – particularly founders of fast-growing firms – wanted the result to go the other way, but they’re optimistic by nature, brushed themselves down and are getting on with business. There’s still plenty of waiting to come, though, with government and [...]
Voice recognition: The way you speak could be holding you back July 12, 2016 It isn't just what you say that counts, it’s also the way you say it. Whether you’re answering questions from the boss or presenting to potential clients, using your voice more effectively is a learnable skill. Indeed, we can change the way we sound to appear more credible, persuasive and promotable. Think of a time when [...]
All the ingredients for growth: D&D London’s Des Gunewardena explains how the restaurant group is building a platform for long-term expansion July 11, 2016 Why has the City become such a vibrant restaurant destination? It’s two things, says Des Gunewardena, chairman and chief executive of D&D London, owner of such Square Mile stalwarts as Coq D’Argent, South Place Hotel, the Paternoster Chop House, and Madison. “A lot of people have started living in East London rather than West and [...]
Adarsh Radia and new business partner Ignacio Macias are matchmaking startups and corporates July 11, 2016 If you've already been a fund manager and serial entrepreneur, how do you seek a fresh perspective on work – and life? For Adarsh Radia, who’s ex-Merrill Lynch and co-founder of popular Indian restaurant Dishoom (you may have queued to get in), the answer was to enrol himself at the Singularity University, a Silicon Valley think [...]
The loss of trust and fear that we’ll lose openness are challenges business must – and can – solve July 8, 2016 The UK’s vote to leave the European Union demands strong leadership in a way few other events in our recent history have required. Since the result of the referendum, much of the language and rhetoric has verged on the sensationalist, provoking a sense of unease at a time when the country needs composure and reassurance. In [...]
Clinton is off the hook over her private email. Are we right to question the role of her political celebrity? July 8, 2016 The results are in, and people are outraged. And I’m not talking about Brexit. Across the pond, a far less transparent phenomenon has occurred. After many months of anticipation, the FBI has finally recommended against charging Hillary Clinton for using a private server to host her correspondence while she was secretary of state. In legal [...]
The five best ways to be a poor leader July 8, 2016 Excellent employees can make really poor leaders. A survey I commissioned last year found that 40 per cent of British workers left their job because of their boss’ lack of leadership skills. That’s a frightening statistic. So how can you avoid the five basic traps of being a poor leader? Inauthenticity We can spot inauthenticity [...]
This infographic tells you how to get an interview with Goldman Sachs July 7, 2016 This summer's internship season has already started — but Goldman Sachs has produced an infographic for the most eager interns who are already thinking about their next round of applications. The Wall Street stalwart recently changed the recruitment process for 2017 summer and full-time analyst applications. This time it will be using technology to look at wider pool of candidates. One [...]
The government is today unveiling a review on women in senior leadership as new leader of the Women’s Business Council is revealed July 7, 2016 A new, government-backed review of women in business has been announced today, as the 2016 Female FTSE Board Report reveals that the overall percentage of women on FTSE boards has increased since March 2015. Sir Philip Hampton, chair of GlaxoSmithKline, and Dame Helen Alexander, chair of UBM, will head up a team of industry chiefs [...]
Our in-built biases mean we’ll dismiss the better hire just because someone else seems naturally gifted July 7, 2016 Our society has long held a fascination for people we perceive to be naturally talented. From child prodigies to gifted performers, we see them as wonders of nature, imbued with enviable, raw talent. And while we also love an “overcoming adversity” storyline – people who overcome challenges through hard work and dedication – how do our [...]