IAN’S BLOG

In January 2015 taking a 3 month sabbatical changed my life.  It finally dawned on me I was burnt out.  Years of planes, trains and automobiles combined with bad diet,...

One of the many things I thoroughly enjoyed in 2023 was following the success of so many previous colleagues and friends running their own successful recruitment...

Whether you are an ambitious start up business, an expanding SME or even an experienced corporate looking to grow into additional markets, appointing a Non-Executive...

The common theme I’m hearing that is currently challenging businesses and slowing growth is not a new one but it’s certainly an important one to address and that is...

In my many years leading successful teams across the UK, Continental Europe and The Middle East, pretty much every meeting had a focus on critical hiring and building...

With the year well and truly up and running and the markets remaining highly competitive this is the perfect opportunity to focus on the performance management aspects...

As the New Year gets up and running there is no better time than now to start the process of reviewing your Strategic Plan for your business to grow.  Given the short...

Every day is a school day, there’s no doubting that and now more than ever businesses need to provide a platform for learning and personal development.  I was...

Since stepping out of the 'Corporate World' I enjoyed so much and stepping into the 'Consulting World' I love so such it is the role of the Non-Executive Director (NED)...

Sitting out on the water during a family holiday a couple of weeks ago created the perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of Work Life balance especially...

I have the very good fortune to be able to walk or drive past the magnificent Market Hall in Chipping Campden each day. Built in 1627 it has remained pretty much...

Whether it in personal relationships, in my case with Caralyn, work or society as a whole trust is essential.  When that trust is evident, be it personal or in a...