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In the press
11 Feb 2025

Breaking down the finance ivory tower – why modern business demands integration

As corporate agility becomes paramount in 2025, siloed financial operations pose an existential threat. We outline why integrated planning must replace traditional finance models.

In the press
07 Feb 2025

Fighting Fit

Key areas of focus for manufacturers in 2025

Oliver Wight Partner, Les Brookes identifies the key focus areas for manufacturers in 2025.

In the press
08 Jan 2025

What consultants think CEOs should prioritise this year

Management Today

Management Today asked leading UK consultancies to identify the key areas businesses should focus on to not just survive, but thrive in the evolving landscape. 

In the press
05 Dec 2024

From commitment to impact – how Integrated Business Planning drives sustainability goals

As environmental and market pressures converge, forward-thinking executives are discovering that better operational integration may be their most powerful transformation tool.

In the press
19 Nov 2024

Beware: AI is already in your business, perhaps by stealth, and it can destroy customer service and burn out your employees…

Paul Ducie takes a skeptical look at AI, cautioning employers on the pitfalls that can arise from rapid adoption.

In the press
08 Oct 2024

AI is already destroying customer service and burning out your employees: it’s time to rehumanise it

Intelligent CXO

Paul Ducie argues that AI has been oversold and underdelivered, and in many businesses, it is simply leading to employee burnout and worse customer service.  

In the press
23 Jul 2024

Breaking The Cycle

Mining & Minerals Today

Monte Maritz shares practical steps miners can take to deliver continuous value through the boom and bust of the commodity cycle.

In the press
02 Jul 2024

Editor’s Question: How do you improve your customer relations?

Intelligent CXO

Businesses need to constantly keep up with the ever-changing demands of customers. Five experts discuss how to improve customer relations.

In the press
26 Jun 2024

“My best person is my biggest blocker…what do I do?”

Business In The News

A problem that comes up surprisingly often with CEOs I work with is “My biggest blocker is… my best person! What do I do?”. It is pretty dispiriting to find that the person you most need onside is the person seemingly slowing things down the most.

In the press
19 Jun 2024

Reality Check: Is Your Integrated Business Planning Software Really Delivering Value?

CEO TODAY

Many companies have invested heavily in IBP, believing it will be the silver bullet for their planning challenges. But all too often, the reality fails to live up to the hype – here’s why…

In the press
28 May 2024

Achieving High Performance Manufacturing when faced with multiple disruptors

Manufacturing Today

Whilst many manufacturers profess to be agile and in control, often when you look beneath the surface the fact is they simply have a great team of firefighters. 

In the press
24 Apr 2024

Navigating Stormy Seas – Why Today’s CEOs Must Be Tech-Savvy Captains

CEO Today

Why is becoming tech-savvy key to running a business?