Managers 'pressured' into using unethical behaviour in business, report finds

More than half of UK managers are being "pressured" into using unethical behaviour at some point in their career, according to research published by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)...

UK leaders must change attitudes and cultures to help the economy grow, report finds

Business leaders must change attitudes and cultures within the "core of their organisations", if the UK is going to grow economically and see substantial job creation, according to a report published...

Employers failing to future-proof their leadership teams, Ashridge research finds

Almost half (48%) of managers say their organisation is not doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders, according to a report published by Ashridge Business School.

We need transparency in business to re-build trust in leaders, says Unilever CEO

Trust in our leaders is "extremely low" and it cannot be re-built without "transparency at the very top", Unilever CEO Paul Polman has said.

Five critical challenges keeping HR awake at night

Recently, some critics have claimed that HR professionals lack business nous and are slow to adapt their policies and practices in line with changes in the world of work. In fact if you’re an HR...

Global war for talent will intensify as baby boomer leaders retire

Organisations are not adequately prepared for the cultural changes that will occur as executives from the baby boomer generation retire and are replaced by their Generation X and Y counterparts, a...

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NHS development programme aims to change culture with an "across-the-board" approach to leadership

The most comprehensive leadership development portfolio the NHS has ever had launches today in a bid to change the culture at the organisation.

Prioritising leadership development in a fast-changing world

How closely does your organisation link leadership development to strategic goals?

Half of UK employees feel threatened by their boss, research reveals

Half of UK employees say their boss makes them feel threatened, according to research published today by leadership development consultancy Head Heart and Brain.

Making strategy stick: six essential moves for new leaders

For the incoming CEO, making sense of their new world can be daunting. Leadership is not just a disposition, but a discipline, which requires leaders to learn and select the right moves for their new...

Avoid charismatic leaders in favour of "intelligent conservatism", says Warwick Business School

Conservatism, not charisma, is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, claims a study published today.

It is time to invest in the tier of managers that has been forgotten: middle managers

Investment in the top – namely senior executives and high potentials – has for a long time been the main focus for leadership development.