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

Performance of company reflects preparedness of board Boards face an ever-expanding agenda as consumer preferences change and disruptive models arise.
12 April 2018
Unplanned CEO turnover can harm financial results of portfolio companies Private equity companies that considering a CEO change as part of their investment should think twice before they bluntly push for the change.
10 April 2018
Four ways CEOs can better address social responsibility Following this year’s PwC survey of global CEOs, Chairman Bob Moritz has offered four guidelines to CEOs operating in today’s dynamic business environment.
05 April 2018
Investors and CEOs upbeat about growth but anxious about cyber threats Investors and CEOs are upbeat about the prospects of their own companies, as well as the global economy, according to a new study.
26 March 2018
Management team diversity linked to improved financial performance once more Companies with above average management level diversity gain a 19% premium on innovation related revenue gain, a new report shows.
19 February 2018
Six traits demonstrated by successful business and sales leaders Based on more than thirty years of experience in leadership training and consultancy, Huthwaite International have unveiled a list of six traits that they believe are demonstrated by successful business and sales leaders.
14 February 2018
Global CEO sentiment improves but geo-political instability could scupper progress CEOs are more upbeat about their growth prospects, particularly in Europe, however, political strains such as Brexit and the incumbent Whitehouse administration remain key risks to growth.
15 January 2018
McKinsey study: Organic growth remains key to long-term success Companies that leverage organic growth perform better in terms of total shareholder return, finds a new study.
28 November 2017
The thirteen management lessons to draw from digital disruptors As all industries brace themselves for an era of constant change, a new e-book by two experienced management consultants sheds light on what organisations can learn from digital disruptors to future-
23 November 2017
Diversity at board level improves female and male engagement and enablement Diversity at board level improves female and male engagement and enablement Gender diversity may have considerable impact on both male and female engagement and enablement at work, finds a new study
12 October 2017
CEOs see disruption as opportunity for business success UK CEOs are using technology to their advantage, with around 40% noting technology as a risk to their business, as companies attempt to utilise innovation to negate global uncertainty regarding key c
11 October 2017
With less crisis around, demand for chief restructuring officers stablises The number of industry experts predicting Chief Restructuring Officers gaining relevance has fallen for the first time in three years.
28 September 2017
Clear sense of purpose key for high performing teams and people For companies striving to achieve high performing teams and an engaged workforce, it is paramount to ensure that groups of people and individuals have a clear sense of purpose.
27 September 2017
CEOs Olly Benzecry and Sacha Romanovitch in Advisory Group of IEP Olly Benzecry, managing director of Accenture UK & Ireland, and Sacha Romanovitch, chief executive of Grant Thornton UK, have joined leaders from business and civil society organisations to launch th
21 September 2017
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

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