<b>Recent research suggests that poor leadership is holding back the UK economy. Stefan Stern assesses the drive to develop executive skills</b>
<b>Amanda Nottage discovers more similarities between HR thinking at fast food giants like McDonalds and more sophisticated outlets such as Pret A Manger than many care to admit</b>
Turning round a failing school is not unlike rescuing an ailing company except that the head teacher has to be CEO, HR director and PR manager rolled into one. By Stephen Hoare
