Leadership can make or break a business. Good skills can result in a workforce pulling together to overcome challenges, or help a business achieve ambitious goals. This part of The Knowledge Hub offers a diversity of information on leadership including interactive content about famous company founders, how to be creative and leadership styles.
The Future of Work: Leading with Neurodiversity
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AXA Global Healthcare and AXA Health investigate how neurodivergent people offer different strengths and skills that can make them well-suited to leadership roles.
7 Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners
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To mark this year's Blue Monday, CEO Peter Tuvey has put together his top seven tips for small business owners to improve their mental health and support their employees
Covid-19: Making Ethical Business Decisions
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Michelle Wright, Founder and CEO of one of the UK’s first B Corporations, discusses the importance of making ethical business decisions in times of hardship
A Guide to Agile People Management
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Agile management has become more popular amongst UK SMEs during the pandemic whilst teams work remotely. Here's a quick look at the basics
Why Management Training is Crucial for SMEs
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Implementing quality management training will make employees feel more integrated as a team and increase motivation levels, resulting in happier staff and better performance. Here's how
Modern Leadership in Today's Workplace
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Robert Ordever, Managing Director of O.C Tanner Europe, discusses what being a modern leader means and why it's crucial for success in today's workplace
How to Balance Business with Fatherhood
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To mark Father’s Day, six leading businessmen from across the UK share their advice and opinions on juggling family life with their careers
Preventing Disengagement in Construction Teams
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Construction is a profession which involves mostly field work, making employee engagement more difficult. Here's what you can do to avoid disengagement in your construction team
Mistakes to Avoid When Upscaling Your Business
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It's important to consider how to scale up your business without compromising customer experience, product quality and value for money. Huw Moxon of Informi explores the common pitfalls to avoid when upscaling your SME
Developing a Performance-First Approach
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Ben Hunt-Davis shares his thoughts on how focusing on performance rather than results, as used in sports psychology, can help SMEs achieve success
A Manager's Guide to One-to-One Reviews
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Holding regular one-to-one performance reviews can help your team feel more confident in their roles and promote a healthy channel of communication. Here's how
How to Merge Cultures Following an Acquisition
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Mark Tighe, Founder and Managing Director at specialist tax consultancy Catax, delves into how to successfully merge two business cultures following a business acquisition
How Coaching Can Make You a Better Leader
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Having the right people in leadership positions is vital to the success of every SME. But how can coaching improve a leader's ability to manage their team? Susy Roberts explores
How to Transition to Remote Working
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Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work
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Nuffield Health’s Brendan Street suggests how businesses can encourage dialogue about mental health and nurture a culture of openness in the workplace
How to Lead a Successful Tech Team
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Mark Hill of FRG Technology Consulting shares three ways to cement your status as a great tech manager, even if you’re new to the leadership game or tech industry
6 UK SMEs with Incredible Workplace Cultures
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Carolyn Nevitte of People Insight takes a closer look at seven SMEs in the UK who have taken the time to cultivate incredible workplace cultures
How to Master the Art of Delegation
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Small business owners often struggle with delegation, but handing over control can be vital for business growth. Here's Marianne Page's guide on how to delegate successfully
Is a Flat Structure Right for Your SME?
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We explore the pros and cons of flat-structured organisations, along with outlining how to implement a flat structure in your small business
Why More Entrepreneurs Should Become Mentors
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Ed Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of PushFar, shares five reasons why every entrepreneur should consider becoming a mentor
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