Insight

As Sir Richard Branson turns 60 at the end of July, the man who is Virgin gives an exclusive interview to HR Magazine on his thoughs about leadership

HR Magazine - 2010

On LinkedIn, a professional networking site, the inflation rate for presidents was 312% and for chiefs 275% for the period 2005-09. From Chief Blogging Officer to Vice-President for Photocopiers Asia-Pacific, the benefits of giving people a fancy new title are usually short-lived

Schumpeter Column, The Economist - June 2010

The 2010 Global Workforce Study by Towers Watson pinpoints a watershed moment in the evolution of employment relationships around the world

Towers Watson - July 2010

VIP Search, Glasford International partner in Vietnam, has produced a report looking at the popularity of local companies hiring top executives who are expatriates. Their findings show that the situation does not always have a happy outcome for a number of reasons

VIP Search - July 2010

IBM held more than 1,500 face-to-face interviews to gauge global leaders' responses to a competitive and economic environment unlike any before, offering a valuable insight

IBM - July 2010

How can a company attain 'social advantage'? This article cites three examples where companies have succeeded by aligning the business and social dimensions of their strategy to create a more sustainable, valued and expansive business model

The Boston Consulting Group - June 2010

The role of the CIO appears to be a source of divided opinion and confusion. A new report, Realising value from a CIO - navigating the silicon ceiling, is based on research that examines the role of the CIO from a new perspective.

Deloitte LLP - February 2010

Successful management is a team effort. New research shows that the more diverse a company's management, the better the company is likely to perform

Outlook - June 2010

The FRC has introduced changes to help company boards become more accountable to shareholders

Financial Reporting Council website - May 2010

McKinsey's former managing director Ian Davis offers advice to new CEOs

McKinsey Quarterly - June 2010

It's time to use a structured process for selecting the non-executive leader of the board. Defining the role is a good start

McKinsey Quarterly - May 2010

A good relationship can help both mentor and protégé. Here's how to make sure that happens

The Wall Street Journal - May 2010

Many people who kept their jobs are working too hard. What can companies do about it?

Schumpeter column, The Economist - May 2010

This is the first global ranking of CEOs based on company performance during their time in office. While this is the only place to access the top 200 list, the top 50 list will be published in the Harvard Business Review (Jan-Feb 2010) and is also available on the HBR's website.

INSEAD - January 2010

This major research project set out to explore in depth the beliefs and practices of outstanding leaders to test and bring new dimensions to the world of leadership theory.

The Work Foundation - January 2010

Determined to retain your most talented executives? Well, here's some counterintuitive advice. The best way to keep them from leaving is to prepare them to do just that.

MITSloan Management Review - October 2009

Boards should view the current economic crisis as an opportunity to review the way they function. A healthy self-assessment can go a long way toward improving a company's performance.

McKinsey Quarterly - October 2009

What does innovation mean? It used to relate mainly to products, and that's still important. But over the last decade or so, businesses have been putting more and more emphasis on innovating new services and business models as well. In light of this, it's time companies take another look at how they manage innovation.

INSEAD - July 2009