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Leadership

Articles, news and expert analysis on business leadership topics for UK growth companies and start-ups.

Leadership traits that you can learn in an afternoon

We have all heard how the biggest CEOs rose to power, but which of their leadership skills can you learn in an afternoon.

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10 questions business leaders should ask to kick-start the new year

Refresh your business strategy and make this year your most productive yet with these 10 essential questions.

Leadership

Transformational leadership: DevOps cannot succeed without it

Here, Marianne Calder, vice president EMEA, Puppet, explores the opportunities DevOps can offer in your business.

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What type of leader are you?

Are you democratic or do you have very little involvement in decision making? Either way, being a leader means that you have the power to inspire others.

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Why deep help is the most underrated leadership strategy

New research from UCL reveals a new rising trend as today’s leaders go beyond shallow advice and favours to provide 'deep help' to their teams.

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What does your coffee order say about your leadership skills?

A survey of 1,000 coffee drinkers reveals which type are organised and take charge, and which are laid back “people-pleasers". What's your poison?

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The 3 definitive qualities of strong female leaders revealed

A new study from the University of Vaasa, Finland reveals that intuitive, extraverted and spontaneous women are the best choice for leading creative people. 

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5 effective leadership techniques to get the best from your team

Business consultant Anthony Fleming outlines ways to get the best out of your team.

Leadership

The 3 definitive qualities of strong female leaders revealed

A new study from the University of Vaasa, Finland reveals that intuitive, extraverted and spontaneous women are the best choice for leading creative people. 

Leadership

5 effective leadership techniques to get the best from your team

Business consultant Anthony Fleming outlines ways to get the best out of your team.

Leadership

Are women better suited for leadership than men?

TL;DR: Women bosses tend to be more engaging and less biased when hiring and promoting employees, making the most of the "female talent supply" in male-dominated industries, and boosting staff morale and productivity while they're at it. Here's why.

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Why authentic leadership and pride in work are crucial for employee happiness

New research reveals that authentic leaders who treat employees fairly and encourage them to feel pride in work are the most successful.

Leadership

Sensation seekers make better leaders

Businesses with "sensation seekers" for CEOs are likely to be far more innovative, according to research from McGill University. Here's why.

Leadership

Victim, villain or hero: where do you stand as a leader?

Mission: Leadership. Gulf war veteran and business leader, Ben Morton, outlines what it takes to be a leader and what he has learned along the way.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial