How to build trust in organisations

Trust – or lack of it – is going to be a big issue this year. The solution for organisations is to pick the right leaders, ensure they walk the talk, and make them open to feedback from employees and...

Cass professor sceptical Rose can fix 'complex' NHS

A leading professor on leadership has questioned whether the appointment of former Marks & Spencer (M&S) chair Stuart Rose to review NHS leadership is a “publicity stunt”.

NHS Employers boss Royles: 'Forget pride, let's learn from Rose'

Sceptics of the Government appointment of former Marks and Spencer (M&S) executive chairman to review leadership at the NHS should not let their pride get in the way of improvement, NHS Employers CEO...

Amazon boss Bezos tops Xinfu's CEO list

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has been named the leading global CEO in Xinfu’s inaugural Top 100 CEO ranking. Tencent China’s Pony Ma and Priceline.com’s Jeffery Boyd rounded up the top three.

Improving social media skills top mangerial priorities

Almost four in five mangers say improving their social media skills is a key business priority for the future, a study has revealed.

Employees unsure on vision and values, survey finds

Only 42% of employees know their company's vision, mission and values, with senior leaders blamed for a lack of communication with workers, a survey has found.

Nearly half of health senior managers 'ineffective', claims CMI

One in three managers working in health and social care are considered ineffective by their staff, according to a report published today by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Charisma can go hand-in-hand with being influential

We might assume charisma is an innate characteristic but it is actually a kind of ‘crown’ bestowed on leaders by their followers.

Trust in senior management 'weak', says CIPD

More than one in three employees have "weak" levels of trust in their senior management, according to a report published today by the CIPD.

Start training your future leaders early, says former Olympic Delivery Authority HRD

Leadership training must start at the earliest opportunity for future leaders to fill their full potential, according to former HR director at London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority, Wendy Cartwright.

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Managers acting unethically to get ahead, CMI study finds

About one million UK managers are working in a way they feel "unethical" to "get ahead", according to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Organisations not confident about leadership capability, Harvard Business Publishing finds

Only 32% of executives believe their organisations have the right leadership talent and skills to achieve their strategic goals, according to research from Harvard Business Publishing.