12 fictional characters that leaders can learn from
Movies, TV programs and books have played a part in our lives for decades. So, from Darth Vader and Walter White to Iron Man and James T. Kirk, here are 12 fictional leaders that may inspire you.
What Harvey Weinstein’s case revealed. Now, will we learn?
Vault Platform CEO, Neta Meidav explores The Weinstein case and what employers can learn in terms of creating an equal and safe workplace culture.
What can the Millennium bug teach us about cybersecurity?
It’s ‘cybersecurity month’ where businesses are encouraged to learn how to better protect their data, is it time to go back to the first ‘cyber-scare’ of them all – and see what we can learn?
Business lessons from a student entrepreneur
Recent studies show that the UK business climate could be in trouble. So how can entrepreneurs remain resilient against these changes? Perhaps a fresh (and younger) perspective could help…
How offline retailers can borrow e-commerce tools to save the high street
Who says that offline retailers can’t borrow and apply some tips from their e-commerce competitors? Let’s start with utilising wifi services and especially the data it holds. Analysing this data can tell you when more about consumer behaviour and preferences than you might think.
A round-up of lessons on HR for finance directors
Fresh from holding The FD Surgery in Manchester in November, Real Business followed up with the HR for Finance Directors event on Wednesday 6 December.
Lessons from Google: The importance of company culture
Whatever your opinion, the controversy the recent Google sacking has caused is a fact. This story is an example of a company that has failed an employee. And how clashing opinions and a misunderstood code of conduct can cause backlash.
Want success in China? Be a Manchester United, not a Chelsea
With almost 1.4bn consumers, it’s not just Premier League clubs that are eager for success in China – many UK businesses see the country as a huge growth opportunity. But there’s a right and a wrong way to enter the market, as Chelsea FC found out the hard way.
What Game of Thrones can teach us about business finance
In Game of Thrones G.R.R Martin’s land of fire and ice is a cut-throat world of underhanded dealings, betrayals, utter chaos and abject poverty – but business finance also has its place.
Lessons from five high-profile mistakes in business
John O’Connell, Scale Up Group chairman and founder of the Enterprise Awards, asks five well-known entrepreneurs about their biggest mistakes in business.
Lessons from the top brands on Instagram
Success for the top brands on Instagram comes to those who present creative and authentic imagery and text content, a practice that SMEs can adopt.