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Five Steps to Achieve High Growth

No-one succeeds in isolation which is why high-growth companies need access to a clear network of support, encouragement and advice. It’s frustrating when you see that a fantastic business with huge potential has faltered in that journey from toddler to titan because management lacked that crucial bit of experience, or didn’t quite know where to turn in order to get the finances right. (read more)

The Big Showdown: Culture vs Strategy

Strategy has traditionally been seen as more important than culture in the creation of a high performing business. That's always been a false dichotomy as it stands to reason that the best strategy in the world won’t count for much if you have a workforce that feels unappreciated. The difficulty for leaders is to get the blend right in an organisation. (read more)

Getting Management Ready for an IPO

Dismiss the public markets at your peril. Institutional investors have significant funds at their disposal and companies are increasingly confident about raising capital and accelerating growth through a listing. The challenge for senior management teams is to be clear about why they want to IPO and whether they have the breadth of experience to handle the pressures of being in the public spotlight. (read more)

Making the Switch from CEO to Chairman

There are CEOs who make the move to chairman without missing a beat. They understand how to support the executive team and won't interfere with their decisions unless the long-term interests of the business and its stakeholders are threatened. Others, it’s fair to say, aren’t quite so enlightened. (read more)