Rethinking Construction – Again!
The construction industry is currently a turbulent environment! With major Construction and Infrastructure projects in delivery (such as Crossrail, Battersea and the planned expansion of Heathrow airport), an unstable labour market stifling productivity, combined with the slow uptake of technological advances and the unquantifiable impact of Brexit, all adding to the woes of a notoriously […]
Road to Brexit
Brexit: a word by now many of us are bored of hearing. However, with the 29th March looming and the UK’s prime minister claiming 95% of the withdrawal agreement settlement positioning the UK’s departure has now been established, the “Brexit future” is looking close! Is the UK ready for Brexit? Or will it be an […]
How can collaboration truly deliver positive outcomes for both client and service provider?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Delivering tangible benefits for both client and service provider from collaborative change initiatives can be a challenge. Consider the typical scenario of a stakeholder seeking better collaboration because a contract is failing to meet expectations, either on the client side or provider, or perhaps both. Delays in delivery, high costs and clunky processes can create […]
Women in Consulting
“Women in Consulting”, what do we aim to achieve by using that phrase? It feels anti-feminist to type this into Google, however, some of the key themes that arise from having researched key women in the industry and their writing on the matter can be empowering. According to several key writers on this topic, a […]
French Travails
As we head off on our summer holidays to warmer climates – or maybe not considering what we have in the UK at present – and recharge our batteries whilst sitting under the parasol with a glass of red wine, it is often easy from a British point of view to feel that we work […]
The Power of the Effective Active Manager
Are there teams that consistently perform better than others in your organisation? Often, the key differentiator is the style and effectiveness of the team’s manager. An active manager follows up regularly with the team, proactively identifies and resolves issues and encourages the sharing of ideas. A passive manager believes no news is good news and […]
How should the Utilities industry adapt to regulatory demands?
Utilities regulation aims to create stability and consistency, protecting the interests of both consumers and investors alike. But what effects do ever increasing regulations have on utility companies? How do they lower their prices without taking a hit to their profit margins? Before privatisation in the 1980’s, the Utilities sector in the UK was run […]
Is digital disruption at the front of your mind?
Disruption introduces uncertainty, ambiguity and instability, an array of factors which are all reflective of our current economic climate. Disruption itself is also ambiguous, with its shifting and evolving nature. This uncertainty can be deemed negative with the ‘unknown’ impacting business confidence…however; it can have a positive impact too. Digital is a major player in […]
Coaching Vs Mentoring
The use of coaching and mentoring is being increasingly utilised within organisations to aid professional development of employees. Both practices have grown in popularity, which is unsurprising due to the array of benefits that have been proven as a result. It’s commonly accepted that coaching and mentoring provide benefits for organisations and individuals alike. Organisations […]
2020: Delivering an ‘impossible target’
As 2020 looms nearer, so the government’s target of smart meter installation in every home seems increasingly ambitious. Recent research by the Which? Group shows that even operating for 24 hours, 7 days a week, companies will collectively need to install meters at a rate of 24 per minute to hit the roll-out target. The […]
