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OPINION

Kevan Hall discusses why leaders must delegate more powers to their managers

THE ROAD AHEAD

As cost-cutting and carbon emissions remain top priorities, we investigate the best route to success for fleet managers

HOWARD KERR

The globetrotting path of BSI's chief executive

My space

Chloé Adams of Little Van Gogh takes us round her Southampton HQ

FIONA HOPE

The boss of SodaStream describes working in an idyllic corner of Cambridgeshire

DEBATE: RENATIONALISE RAILWAYS?

After the West Coast franchise debacle is it time for British Rail to make a comeback?

COOKING TO THE FUTURE

How a refusal to cut back on product development and a deal with China can revive AGA Rangemaster Group

FIELDS OF GOLD

From transport to logistics, music to medal-winning, meet the people behind the London 2012 Olympics

ANDREW RAMROOP

The owner of prestigious tailoring business Maurice Sedwell is the only tailor from the street of a thousand needles to have received an OBE

THE WORLD IS THEIR OYSTER

Loch Fyne Oysters – the company that went into employee ownership and moved back out again

TOP GEAR

With safety and sustainability top concerns for fleet managers, we look at the best ways to keep cars green and drivers healthy

 

THE SUCCESSION TIME BOMB

Four family businesses that are safeguarding their future

Made in the UK

We speak to three companies putting their faith in a British manufacturing renaissance

Dealing with fraud

The impact of fraud can affect company growth, reputation and staff morale. So how do directors spot it and what can they do to protect their business?

Fleet management

How will the next decade of motoring shape up? Director talks to experts about cost, design, greener vehicles and the 10 trends to watch

Preparing your business for sale

Your new product is a runaway hit but what happens next? How do you turn a quick success into sustained growth? We list the priorities for managers... from controlling cashflow to overhauling IT

Overnight sensation

Your new product is a runaway hit but what happens next? How do you turn a quick success into sustained growth? We list the priorities for managers... from controlling cashflow to overhauling IT

How to manage conflict in the workplace

Businesses must minimise exposure to conflict, both from within the company and from outside, if they want to maximise success. Dealing with issues quickly and effectively is vital. Focus on these 10 areas for better mediation...

Stylish new cars are cleaner and less thirsty

Against all the odds, motor manufacturers have weathered a global recession, and cleaner, greener cars are rolling off production lines. Who's in the fast lane?

Party animals

Office Christmas parties fell victim to recession last year but firms are rekindling the seasonal spirit. Celebrations reward staff in tough times and make good business sense

It's all about results

Cutting out waste and getting the most from staff are even more vital as budgets come under pressure. But businesses must balance the need for measuring output with keeping employees' trust if they are to hit their goals

Successful meetings

Katherine Woods offers her 10 top tips

Spoilt for choice

Whether choosing your own company car or a fleet for your staff, plenty of attractive options are rolling off the production line in 2010

Wish you worked here?

Design consultant Kursty Groves offers 10 top tips to help you get creative at work

Fabric of success

Famous for tearing up the management rulebook, WL Gore operates without bosses in an environment where trust, freedom and innovation are prized

Last Post

We asked three turnaround experts how they would modernise Royal Mail

Henry Mintzberg, professor of management, McGill University

"After 100 years of study, we don't have a better grasp of management. In fact, we've stopped bothering to find out"

An inside job

As the pressures on organisations grow, how well they handle the operational and financial risks they face will determine their success. Enter the internal auditor

Survival depends on adaptability

Radical thinking is needed if businesses are to survive the downturn

fleet management

Car firms are falling over themselves to offer new models that offer a mix of sporting fun and practicality. Richard Cree examines six of the best

Seize the day

There may be trouble ahead... but innovate wisely during a recession and you can emerge ahead of the pack. What looks like a crisis now could become a rich opportunity

Under lock and key

Several recent cases have highlighted the risk of data security breaches. So, how can you make sure commercially sensitive information and customers' personal details are safe?

Recession busters

If there is no escape from the credit crunch, how are so many small businesses managing to expand? Director celebrates some of the companies beating the downturn

rhythm and blues

Pirates, consumers and live concert promoters are all making life tough for the major record companies. Can they survive as a significant force in the digital age?

Beware the big brother approach

Corporate spying can damage trust

Pulling in the same direction

Stephen Robbins, author of The Truth About Managing People, gives some advice on creating effective teams

Keep your eyes on the prize

Changes to the NHS are creating lots of commercial opportunities. But grabbing these can be difficult for small firms. In the third of her articles marking the 60th anniversary of the NHS, healthcare expert Alexandra Wyke talks to the founders of three small businesses about their experiences

The art of persuasion

The ability to persuade others is often a key factor in influencing an organisation's successes

A common complaint

In the second of her series of articles marking the 60th birthday of the NHS, healthcare expert Alexandra Wyke looks at the implications of new government procurement guidelines for businesses bidding for NHS contracts

Tunnel vision

Crossrail has finally got the go-ahead—and not a moment too soon. But while business is footing a large chunk of the bill, it looks like government is running the show

Where now for the NHS?

In the first of a series of articles on the NHS at 60, Alexandra Wyke examines whether the original aims of a health service free at the point of delivery are still achievable. Is greater involvement from the private sector the way forward?

Can't get no satisfaction

Customer complaints are something that business leaders generally like to avoid, yet they are a fact of business life, and handled well, they can have a huge impact on the success of the organisation

Shock costs burn small firms

As many as 19 out of 20 of the UK's estimated 1.7 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be paying over the odds for their electricity. Peter Bartram looks at how to keep your costs down

Fleet management

When it comes to the ultimate boardroom perk, do green credentials trump top marques? Director looks at the latest in luxe drives and fleet gadgetry

Driving out costs

The benefits of external fleet management