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An overview of news, trends and research in Management consulting in the UK:

Implementing digital transformation requires C-level ownership While digital transformations are often seen as a task for the IT department, the importance of top executive involvement in these transformations, by actively engaging and owning their responsibilit
11 September 2017
Strategic cost cutting with Strategy&'s Fit for Growth approach While the global economy is improving its momentum, many organisations still find themselves faced with lacklustre growth and profitability.
28 August 2017
Pre-Brexit UK 10th best placed country to deal with change globally The UK has been found to be the tenth best positioned country to manage potential economic, societal and political change changes.
22 August 2017
Bias is a major barrier for gender parity in leadership positions Bias against women remains a key factor in low levels of female representation in leadership positions.
22 August 2017
Private equity companies quickly shed incumbent CEOs Private equity portfolio companies quickly shed incumbent CEOs, with an average of 73% moving on by the point of exit – usually due to differences in expectations between PE investors and CEOs.
21 August 2017
CEOs generally upbeat despite geopolitical instability Geopolitical instability remains a key concern for CEOs, however they remain generally upbeat about domestic conditions, particularly in Europe and North America.
15 August 2017
One fifth of large corporates now have Chief Digital Officer The swift rise of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) has seen companies in every industry begin to implement the role, thanks to the pressing need to ensure an orderly transition to the age of innovatio
10 August 2017
Lack of ethical integrity sees CEOs ousted in increasing numbers CEOs worldwide are increasingly being fired because of unethical behaviour.
18 July 2017
New executive programme teaches ethical leadership in business In an environment where shareholders, employees and broader stakeholders are increasingly calling for integrity, transparency and ethical behaviour, ensuring managers themselves operate and lead in a
12 July 2017
UK improves female board representation, amid 3% global rise A Deloitte report has found a 3% rise in women in boardrooms across the globe, with women now totalling 15% of executives worldwide.
15 June 2017
Corporate innovation and business strategies perilously out of sync A new research has found that business strategy and innovation strategy are often not aligned, creating risks of lost revenue, market position and waste.
14 June 2017
UK CEOs unlikely to last beyond five years, Strategy& finds A new report from PwC’s Strategy& unit has found that UK CEOs now have an average five year life-cycle, before jittery share-holders seek new blood – partly due to increased public scrutiny of corpora
30 May 2017
CEOs upbeat about global and domestic economies, McKinsey study finds CEOs across the globe are generally more upbeat about economic conditions, now and going forward.
21 April 2017
CEOs of publicly listed companies more concerned about cybersecurity The majority of CEOs at private companies continue to look to organic growth as a means to drive corporate growth and profitability in the coming 12 months.
18 April 2017
Talent scarcity and organisation design dominate human capital agenda Attracting talent is likely to become an area of increased difficulty, according to a new study by Mercer.
06 April 2017
Companies with a long-term strategy significantly outperform their rivals Short-termism destroys long-term business value, a new study finds.
29 March 2017
Women continue to face barriers in recruitment and progression Women remain chronically underrepresented throughout the corporate world, with the top of the business world remaining a male dominated arena.
21 March 2017
Investment professionals more upbeat about global economy than CEOs Investment professionals are considerably more upbeat about global growth going forward, even while CEOs remain more reserved.
13 March 2017
Women remain underrepresented in senior and strategic management Women continue to find themselves poorly represented in senior management roles, particularly those with strategic command.
10 March 2017
Actively engaging frontline staff is key for successful transformation Actively engaging line managers and frontline staff are key parts of the wider organisational transformation puzzle, a new report finds.
01 March 2017
Women aspiring executive roles face structural barriers, finds Bain study Women continue to be under-represented in the top tier echelon of the business world, making up less than 5% of CEO roles at large US corporates.
22 February 2017
McKinsey: Best practice in core business diversification creates value Core business diversification allows a business to, among others, create new revenue pools, strengthen portfolios, secure competitive advantage, and acquire skills and capabilities that were previously lacking in the core business.
06 February 2017
Improving diversity of boardrooms through focus and best practice A more diverse board, aside from meeting key social goals, creates a host of benefits to companies, from a better representation of key stakeholder groups to improved financial returns.
24 January 2017
PwC CEO Survey highlights backlash against globalisation CEOs are relatively upbeat about the growth of revenues in the mid-term, a recent survey from PwC finds.
23 January 2017
Digital skills growing factor behind non-executive director appointments Digital is increasingly on the agenda of FSTE350 companies as new technologies and consumer behaviour transform back- and front-offices.
21 December 2016
Succession planning, innovation and talent are top family business concerns Family businesses remain a key pillar for the global economy, with their focus on long-term sustainable growth, strong culture, focus on more than just profit and streamlined decision making.
19 December 2016
Corporate leadership needed to bolster road-safety management Corporate leadership is needed to support road safety initiatives globally, write Arthur D. Little consultants Marcus Beard and Guillaume Rominger.
13 December 2016
Transformational leadership needed to take businesses to new level Faced with rapid global developments, affecting businesses, transformational leadership is one way through which to drive today’s business to respond to tomorrows challenges – remaining sustainable.
01 December 2016
Organisational barriers are holding back productivity gains in China Productivity improvements are, according to analysts, one of the key drivers to unleashing up to $5 trillion in GDP in China.
10 November 2016
Training brings strategy consulting approach and toolkit into practice For professionals in consultancy, corporate development and policy making eager to gain insight in and apply the latest strategy models, frameworks and tools, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus
08 November 2016
CEOs globally to bolster spending on data analytics and cyber security Digitalisation has the potential to reduce costs, improve efficiency and unlock new areas of value. It may also come with new risk and new costs.
12 October 2016
Tech talent not finding their way up to Boards of FTSE 350 companies A mere 2% of FTSE 350 companies have a dedicated digital or technology representative on their Board, finds a new report.
05 October 2016

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