Communicate or die: principles of inspiring leadership
Darryl Cooke provides examples of inspirational leadership which demonstrate why communication is key
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National Apprenticeship Week – the business case for nurturing young trainees
Virgin, BT and SME business Playdale celebrate the success of their apprenticeship schemes -
It’s time to end comfort-zone recruitment and embrace generational diversity
Changing your hiring strategy to embrace generational diversity could be your company’s ticket to a better future -
Six ways to apply an Olympian mindset to your company
David Carry draws on his experience as an Olympic swimmer to offer performance-enhancing tips for business leaders -
The inspirations of Michael Gidney, chief executive, Fairtrade Foundation
It’s a quarter of a century since Fairtrade-certified goods first became available in the UK. The charity’s leader reveals his ... -
How to avoid failure in your first year of trading
The IoD’s Information and Advisory Service recommends four ways to improve your venture's chances of getting through its critical early ... -
‘Take a panoramic approach to diversity’ – leadership lessons from Rupal Kantaria
The director at Oliver Wyman reflects on the principles she has learnt in her career as a management consultant -
Win! A night’s stay, plus dinner, at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Enter our competition to win a night’s stay, including dinner, at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Somerset -
Jon Geldart: ‘The IoD is about the legacy we leave generations of directors to come’
The IoD’s newly installed director general outlines his plans to take the organisation forward and expand its horizons -
How to achieve a better work-life balance
Three tips to finding a better work-life balance to help boost both your work and wellbeing
Financial Planning
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EQ versus AI: why you shouldn’t fear your robot colleagues
Human qualities will become increasingly important to succeed in a future where AI will take over many jobs -
Getting your employees talking about how their pensions are invested
Diandra Soobiah explains why employers should choose a pension scheme that invests responsibly -
A regional approach may be best for post-Brexit business policy, summit hears
Brexit was high on the agenda at Kent Business Summit 2020
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The Entrepreneurial Myth: A manifesto for real business, by Louise Nicolson
In her book Louise Nicolson challenges the exaggerated media portrayals of entrepreneurs
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Best of 2019: most read stories of the year
From Simon Sinek to nationalisation, theses were the articles that piqued reader’s interest in 2019
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‘Be ready to take some risks,’ says winner of Director of the Year 2019 Award for Excellence
Q&A with Linda Pollard CBE, chair of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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‘Have genuine passion for your business idea,’ says International Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Guy Schanschieff MBE, co-founder and MD of Bambino Mio
INSPIRING BUSINESS
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New! World First teams up with the IoD
Members will be able to take advantage of competitive international money transfer exchange rates -
New! The Enterprising Women’s Initiative
Exciting new drive gives all women business leaders a fantastic opportunity to meet top female experts and learn new skills -
How the IoD can help older entrepreneurs
The IoD is here to help over 50s make the transition from employee to entrepreneur
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‘Make decisions – then deal with what happens next,’ says Third Sector Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Jonathan Spiers, chief executive of Autistica -
‘Keep abreast of good practice,’ says the Public Sector Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Pauline Howie, chief executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service -
‘A good work-life balance is vital,’ says the Student Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Sarah McAnallen, founder and CEO of McAnallen -
‘All leaders find the same things hard,’ says Start-Up Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Tom Hacquoil, founder and CEO of Pinpoint -
‘Embrace challenges from your board,’ says Young Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Oliver North, managing director of O&H Vehicle Technology -
‘How you treat people really matters,’ says Chartered Director of the Year 2019
Q&A with Margot Cronin CDir, Ned at HSBC Life (UK), Nazareth Care Charitable Trust, Prudential International Assurance and Tesco Underwriting
