One of the fundamental qualities of leadership is the ability to support and maximise the growth and development of others. Therefore, ensuring people are able to learn and develop as individuals is critical in the transformation of people and organisations. This article aims to emphasise the … [Read more...]
Purpose, Vision and Mission: Incorporating Social Responsibility
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear when teaching business and management topics is, "What's the difference between a business' purpose, vision and mission." One of the main reasons these three terms are often misunderstood is due to the fact that many businesses use them … [Read more...]
Social Responsibility = Increased Share Value!
Businesses who have environmental and social responsibility at the heart of their operations can expect increased share values. This is according to a recently published joint research project conducted by Arabesque Asset Management and the Smith School of Business and the Environment entitled, … [Read more...]
The Business Model Canvas
Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know that I generally write about responsible leadership and social responsibility in business, however it was requested recently on Twitter that I provide a few blog posts which cover more general business and leadership themes. I have therefore decided to … [Read more...]
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
The enthusiasm and excitement of starting a new business can quickly diminish when you realise you are faced with the task of analysing the complex business landscape that cascades around you. The number of factors to consider can be overwhelming, leading to errors in judgement and unnecessary risk … [Read more...]
3 Social Enterprise Business Models
The precise definition of what makes a social enterprise varies between opinions, sources and even countries. However, a fairly generalised summary of social enterprise would be any business who fundamentally incorporates social objectives into its business operations. Typically a social enterprise … [Read more...]
Delegation Does Not Save Time
Having the ability to delegate effectively can make or break a leader. Knowing which tasks retain and which to pass on is crucial for maintaining an effective workforce. However, this article aims highlight that delegation is not always the best approach to take, especially when saving time is the … [Read more...]
Social Enterprise vs Social Innovation
Being socially innovative and running a social enterprise are not one and the same thing. However, these two terms are often used hand-in-hand when discussing organisations and businesses who pursue social objectives. There is a distinct difference between these two terms and differentiating between … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why We Need Leaders
We do not need leaders because society tells us we do, and we do not need leaders because our employers enforce it upon us, we need leaders simply because we are born with a natural desire to be led. We are predisposed with a need to be guided, nurtured and supported throughout our lives at all … [Read more...]
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