Where Next for Shared Services?
The business case for shared services has been established, and many heads of the function are now looking at new challenges.
Don’t Be Timid, Invest in Growth Now
Compelling data shows that a 'wait and see' strategy poses a big risk to firms.
Better Business Writing: Avoid Common Mistakes
Six tips to keep your prose clean and informative.
Firms Must Be Good Customers Too
Use suppliers to aid innovation by making your firm a customer of choice.
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Building an Audit Plan from Strategic Objectives
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | London, UK
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Five Ways to Be an Effective Mentor
Mentoring is a powerful development tool. Our research suggests that informal relationship-based learning such as mentoring serves as the most consistently important source of individual performance. Read More
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Learn how one bank used a "carrot and stick" approach to ensure its business units were disciplined and made consistent decisions across the organization to deal with contingent liquidity risk.
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Being Bold in the Face of Macroeconomic Uncertainty
In July, our Business Barometer fell below 50%, showing that confidence is falling and caution is rising. But this is the wrong approach; it will leave you at a competitive disadvantage and erode shareholder value.
In July, our Business Barometer fell below 50%, showing that confidence is falling and caution is rising. But this is the wrong approach; it will leave you at a competitive disadvantage and erode shareholder value.