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Blog
20 Nov 2023

Leaders must use the power of storytelling to supercharge change management

Leading successful transformation is challenging at the best of times but strong narratives that involve the people likely to be affected – and told from their perspective – can help.

Blog
14 Nov 2023

Trust is a must – the human dynamics that unlock integrated business planning success

IBP brings structure, but real transformation requires engaging hearts and minds. Leaders should focus on building trust, creative tension, and shared commitment.

Blog
09 Nov 2023

How to overcome ‘change fatigue’ to manage successful transformations

Employees across all industries are becoming less tolerant of future disruption. But with the right tactics – and by taking the Proven Path – leaders can engage teams, break down resistance, and achieve meaningful evolution.

Blog
19 Oct 2023

Reclaiming sense in the age of technology overload – is there an app for that?

In a world saturated with tech solutions, it can be hard to discern genuine utility from digital distraction. Businesses must beware the pitfalls of tech allure and press the case for genuine data integration.

Blog
16 Oct 2023

Delays expected – why latest airline struggles show the post-pandemic reality

As airline struggles show, UK PLC is still recovering lost capacity post-pandemic. Businesses must invest in resilience and clearly communicate to manage customer expectations.

Blog
11 Oct 2023

Moving technology from the planning room to the board room to accelerate change

Modern businesses have to be agile and dynamic to thrive. Yet outdated ways of working are causing a disconnection between the boardroom, where PowerPoint and Excel remain, and our new information reality.

Blog
09 Oct 2023

Stop obsessing about precise details – and use forecasting to manage uncertainty

It’s counter-productive to pin all hopes and excuses on precise predictions in an increasingly uncertain world. Holding planners & managers accountable for detailed perfection will create an impossible burden and hamper meaningful business transformation.

In the press
06 Sep 2023

Hold fire before rushing to implement your summer holiday “good ideas”

Business Leader

School’s back, holidays are over, and executives and business owners will be coming back refreshed and armed with good ideas for new initiatives they have thought up while taking a well-earned August break.

In the press
31 Aug 2023

Trust the process

CEO Today

Business leaders require courage to implement Integrated Business Planning – it’ll be worth it in the long term.

In the press
29 Aug 2023

CEOs must reject servant leadership - and learn to delegate instead

Management Today

Servant leadership has left CEOs dealing with too many operational decisions. They need to focus on the bigger strategic matters, argues Kirsty Braines, CEO, Oliver Wight EAME.

In the press
14 Aug 2023

Minimizing environmental impact

Mining & Minerals Today

Few businesses face the extreme challenges that mining and extraction businesses encounter in ensuring their operations minimize environmental impact.

Blog
27 Jul 2023

How the mismanagement of Thames Water turns up the heat on business leaders to not be greedy

A lack of investment in innovation and short-term thinking has left the UK’s largest water company floundering, but others can learn from the sorry episode so they don’t suffer a sinking feeling.