July 2010 |
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A lesson from the agriculture industry by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 12.07.2010 Richard talks about two of the most essential ingredients that are missing from many organisations... |
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An engaging approach by Richard Ferguson Business Excellence Online - July 2010 Managing the disruptive upheaval to staff members that is frequently brought about by a merger or acquisition all too often gets forgotten as concerns such as maximising commercial synergies and re-defining processes take priority. But this approach can come at a cost... |
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June 2010 |
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LEADERSHIP, FEAR AND THE BRAVE NEW WORLD by Richard Ferguson EuropeanCEO - 20.06.2010 There is no one in employment today who has lived and worked through an economic crisis like the one we are staggering through right now ... |
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Omar Khan named as one of the Top 25 Consultants 2010 The annual Top 25 Consultants issue is here, and not a moment too soon. Editors just can’t get enough of this issue; or more specifically, reading the nearly 400 nominations we receive for this award each year... |
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Will change at Thorntons lead to sweet success? By Richard Ferguson Foodbev.com - 07.06.2010 Thorntons recently announced the imminent retirement of Mike Davies as chief executive. Here’s part of the statement … |
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TIME TO ESTABLISH MEETINGS VALUE Conference News Magazine - June 2010 CN and management consultancy Sensei UKE recently convened a panel of meeting industry experts at Cannizaro House, Wimbledon, to examine perceptions of value and return on investment and time.
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May 2010 |
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Don't blame me Comments by Richard Ferguson The Guardian - 10.05.2010 The blame culture is rife in the public sector, especially in organisations dealing with lots of inter-agency work such as social services... |
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April 2010 |
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Powwow says ciao By Richard Ferguson Foodbev.com - 26.04.2010 When I read that the water cooler company Powwow had been taken into administration and effectively closed, it triggered a thought. I was struck by the irony of a water cooler company going under as we begin to come out of a pretty tough 18 months... |
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Leadership, fear & the brave new world By Richard Ferguson Changeboard - 11.04.2010 The rules of leadership and management have also changed forever - whatever organisation you lead. Let us not forget that this crisis has filtered out the weak and many of the leaders of the past have been swept away. What an opportunity though, for the leaders of the present and the future - we welcome this new breed, who will lead us forward into these new and uncharted territories... |
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March 2010 |
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MAKING CONFERENCES MATTER The Global Consultant Blog - entry made by Omar Khan, author of 'The Global Consultant - How o make seven figures across borders' I’m writing from Penang, Malaysia, after a Global Conference for a global personal care powerhouse. We helped design it, organize it, facilitate it, and to coach key leaders in engaging their people. It was in direct contrast to typical Conferences which truly are elaborate time wasters. There are numerous problems with conventional Conferences... |
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Engaging the 'risk mitigators' by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 15.03.2010 When an organisation decides to invest significant sums of money in expanding ts services or entering new markets, there's usually a damn good reason why - normally associated with an ROI tha makes the risks associated worth it ... |
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PODCAST - CHAD BARR INTERVIEWS OMAR KHAN In this fabulous podcast interview, Chad Barr had the chance to chat with Omar Khan, founder and senior partner of Sensei International and author of several books. We discussed some fascinating topics: What is a global consultant, how do you become a successful one and how do you get started. We also talked about his international company, building and sustaining remarkable relationships, how to succeed in this economy, his blog and the book he co-authored with Dr. Alan Weiss, The Global Consultant... |
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10 Tips on Embedding Change By Richard Ferguson Training Journal - March 2010 Organisations that have the capability to change effectively are stronger and future-proof. This is perceived wisdom that few would argue with, but to achieve this capability is easier said than done. Effectively embedding change can be achieved by following these TEN fundamental principles ... |
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February 2010 |
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When it comes to M&A, where are the responsible leaders? by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 17.02.2010 The recent acquisition of Freshfayre by Brakes throws up an interesting isue and one that we will see mor an more this year as merger and acquisition activity continues to grow... |
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STRATEGY DRIVEN PODCAST Interview with Omar Khan, author of 'Liberating Passion - How the World's Best Global Leaders Produce Winning Results' Find out how executives and managers liberate their organization’s passion and tap into the workforce’s inner energy and commitment to deliver breakthrough results. During our discussion, Omar shares with us his insights and illustrative examples regarding:
Omar is the Founder and Senior Partner of Sensei International and has served as a trusted advisor to the leaders of companies including 3M, American Express, The Ritz-Carlton, Microsoft, Motorola, and Hewlett-Packard. |
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The Right Conversations For The Right Results by Malcolm Follos evaluationcentre.com - 01.02.2010 Leadership can revolve around ensuring the right 'conversations' take place in your organisations ... |
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January 2010 |
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Casino Royale by Omar Khan FT Adviser - 28.01.2010 Even the most trusting of souls find their good will challenged by the Las Vegas-style casino antics of far too many players in the global financial markets; with risk ratios that are insane except if you assume perpetually rising markets, and financial bets underwritten by nothing more substantial than gambling fever ... |
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What do baboons and Mergers &Acquisitions have in common? Can you lead the pack? By Richard Ferguson Changeboard - 25.01.2010 According to research only 17% of mergers add value to the combined company, while as many as 53% |
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Right Conversations For The Right Results by Malcolm Follos Conspectus.com - January 2010 If you were to audit the cnversations that buzz around most workplaces, you might find that the din of what is not being said is frankly deafening. Many leaders, particularly in large organisations, tend to have strategic conversations in exclusive groups locked away from the inconvenient reality of the day-to-day business ... |
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Strong Leadership will be vital post recession by Richard Ferguson The Grocer - 15.01.2010 Managers need to whip their business plans into shape, ready for when spending starts to increase ... |
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Becoming A CEO - Commentary by Malcolm Follos Business XL - 13.01.2010 Taking the helm of a business can be a giddy, nerve-wracking experience. M&A finds out how CEOs managed to transition from director to boss ... |
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In The Same Boat - commentary by Malcolm Follos Financial Director Magazine - 05.01.2010 How the FD can leverage a new company-wide cost awareness to create long-term culture ... |
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A new breed of leader by Malcolm Follos Business Excellence Online - January 2010 Businesses around the world will no doubt be hoping that this year will be an improvement on the last. Here, Malcolm Follos asks what is required of leaders in today's profoundly altered business landscape, identifying what needs to change and offering twelve tips for the months ahead ... |
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December 2009 |
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Creating certainty with good leadership by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 22.12.2009 ‘Spending on Britain’s high streets held up in October with a 0.4% rise in retail sales’ and ‘inflation increase greater than expected’... |
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Boardroom battles are breaking out all over - Commentary by Malcolm Follos Financial Times and FT.COM - 08.12.2009 Do we really want Boardroom Battles to become killing fields for under-pressure executives? ... |
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November 2009 |
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Business Wisdom by Malcolm Follos Financial Times - 21.11.2009 "Smile in the face of challenge. It takes less energy - and you need to preserve your energy for the challenges you haven't seen yet." |
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The rules have changed - Malcolm Follos discusses how to survive today's global financial crisis EuropeanCEO - 20.11.2009 Never miss the opportunity a good crisis creates. We are fortunate to be living through some fascinating and challenging times. The views on what we expect from our corporate leaders are being challenged and changed across all corporate sectors and countries... |
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Crisis? What Crisis? You should never miss the opportunity a good crisis provides - test your imagination! By Malcolm Follos Changeboard - 16.11.2009 This tough economic climate has forced every organisation to take a good look at the way they work and for many it has proven to be a real test of their imagination and their leadership skills. But why are some organisations dealing with the challenge so much better than others? ... |
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Going Through Uncertain Times - The Role Of An Effective Management Consultant by Malcolm Follos FreshBusinessThinking.com - 12.11.2009 Times are tough, and with everyone watching the bottom line, the value and role of external consultancies are quite rightly being brought into question. However, companies who select the right type of management consultancy for their business can reap great rewards in both the short and long term... |
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Leadership and the Tesco Academy by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 10.11.2009 Tesco will spend £3m on senior management training through its Tesco Academy over the next 12 months. While some retailers have scaled back staff training, Tesco’s investment represents a 23% increase on training spend in 2008... |
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September 2009 |
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Judgement Call by Malcolm Follos Financial Times & FT.COM - 30.09.2009 The Question is: how have we created organisations where rule bending, or cheating, has become acceptable? ... |
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Acquisition or merger? Now that’s the question by Richard Ferguson FoodBev.com - 25.09.2009 Kraft’s surprise £10.2bn takeover bid for Cadbury added a sweet taste to stock market returns for investors... |
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