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Blog
09 Feb 2024

Meet The Team – Willem Vesters

We are delighted to welcome Willem Vesters to the Oliver Wight EAME team as our newest Partner. Learn more about Willem in this blog!

Blog
30 Jan 2024

Beware AI’s snake-oil salesperson

Leaders should adopt AI tools cautiously, scrutinizing integration capabilities and demanding evidence, not just hype, to avoid implementing shinier spreadsheets that erode differentiation and trust.

Blog
19 Jan 2024

When systems fail, people-leadership must prevail

As the tragic Post Office scandal highlights, falsely promoted technology can wreak havoc on human lives when governance falters – but engaged leaders committed to understanding contexts can correct dysfunctional structure.

Blog
12 Jan 2024

Meet the Team – Ross Boyle

Partner

Ross Boyle speaks to us about his 'day-to-day' as an Oliver Wight Partner, his interests outside of work, and his pet Labrador, Ed!

In the press
11 Jan 2024

Servant leader?!... most owners become slaves to their businesses

Business Age

Recently the concept of the “servant leader” has become fashionable. But many directors seemingly take the wrong end of the stick and become servants to their managers and slaves to their business.

In the press
05 Jan 2024

What CEOs think other leaders should prioritize in 2024 - in 24 words

Management Today

24 CEOs give their 24-cents on what leaders should prioritize for 2024.

In the press
04 Jan 2024

What must be on your senior leadership team agenda for 2024

Manufacturing Today

The focus CEOs need to bring to their management team throughout the year is a drive for optimization, efficiency and cost-control, despite the turmoil in the world.

Blog
02 Jan 2024

Key learnings from the 8th Annual S&OP to Integrated Business Planning Summit

Oliver Wight Partners Bas Kersten and Dick Heldoorn share some key learnings from the 8th Annual S&OP to Integrated Business Planning Summit.

In the press
02 Jan 2024

Leading through change

FMCG CEO Magazine

Les Brookes outlines everything that should be on your senior leadership team agenda for 2024.

Blog
01 Feb 2024

Navigating turbulence in 2024 with long-term thinking

With over 70 elections set to stir volatility, companies must boost risk planning while avoiding short-term reactions that forfeit future adaptability.

Blog
05 Dec 2023

Understanding the soft – but critical – side of change management

Don’t underestimate the power of having fun at work, and a little celebration and recognition from managers and especially leaders can go a long way.

Blog
24 Nov 2023

How a better work-life balance transforms culture change

Leaders must set the tone - keeping physically and mentally fit helps the decision-making process and inspires others in the organization to be open and collaborative.