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marc21078
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Mission-Led Transformation
McKinsey quote that based on research, 70% of business transformation is unsuccessful, and observationally, I agree. In this post I want...
marc21078
Feb 5, 20216 min read
2021 vision: the post-pandemic tech revolution
We've been rather distracted by a global pandemic. The ultimate understatement, and I do say it tongue in cheek. COVID-19 has had a...
marc21078
Jan 13, 20218 min read
Sustainability Series: Bld Bck Bttr
Mybe I'm missng somthng. 2020's CBI conference sent a clear message out that as we emerge from COVID-19 we will 'build back better'....
marc21078
Oct 10, 20206 min read
Positivity and Good Mental Health: an A-Z of hearts and minds leadership
Today is #worldmentalhealthday2020. Mental health is a complex animal, not to be understimated. It consists of chemical, cognitive,...
marc21078
Oct 1, 20205 min read
Boards fit for Bounceback: the role of the COVID-19 board
The CBSO recently celebrated their 100th anniversary, charismatically conducted as ever by Sir Simon Rattle. This was no ordinary...
marc21078
Sep 1, 20204 min read
We don't bang tables, we knock down walls - boost your COVID bounceback
Over the last 6 months it has worried me the number of distressed businesses who have just about survived. Many have decided to make do...
marc21078
Aug 6, 20204 min read
It's good to talk: communication strategy - an essential part of your COVID recovery playbook
It's been heartening to hear some great examples and positive commentary from both senior leaders and employees championing their...
marc21078
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Lockdown lessons: avoid rose-tinted tales
Many stories will come out of lockdown. Stories of crisis. Stories of heroism. Much to be learnt. In the board minutes of UK Plc there is...
marc21078
Jun 25, 20205 min read
COVID recovery UNLEASHED: smashing through your cost base
There's been a seismic distortion of our financial models during COVID lockdown. Revenues down to nil in some cases and an uprooting of...
marc21078
Jun 18, 20204 min read
Top-line innovation as part of your COVID recovery toolkit
Businesses are changing gear as they step up their ambitions for recovery. In some sectors this means a 'V' shaped bounce back, albeit to...
marc21078
Jun 11, 20205 min read
COVID recovery requires resilient leadership: 10 critical traits
If there's one thing that the last 25 years of business turnaround has taught me, it's that back-to-the-wall resilience is crucial in...
marc21078
Jun 1, 20202 min read
COVID recovery and the launch of stoneconsulting.uk.com
Today I’m pleased to launch my new website stoneconsulting.uk.com as we enter this recovery phase of lockdown. There is a need for...
marc21078
Jun 1, 20202 min read
5 positive changes for the workplace emerging from lockdown
Thank you Alison Monteith of Monteith Scott for provoking thoughts on the impact on real estate and the workplace by COVID-19. The impact...
marc21078
Jun 1, 20202 min read
An eye on the future and innovation essential for COVID lockdown release
It’s been interesting to witness the differing responses of business leaders to the initial shockwave of COVID-19 lockdown. Have you...
marc21078
Jun 1, 20205 min read
The dawn of the 2020's - Birmingham's renaissance as the innovation dynamo of the UK
We are at the dawn of the 2020’s and never have I been in a city at a time where there is such a progressive pace of change and...
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