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<b>Concetta Lanciaux's intuitive understanding of creativity makes her ideally suited to her HR role at luxury labels group LVMH, says Amanda Nottage</b>

<b>Persistence, resilience and a certain bloody-mindedness are the characteristics successful leaders have in common, Stefan Stern discovers. But how do you develop them?</b>

<b>By involving staff from the beginning of its revival plan, Nissan transformed attitudes and revolutionised its car production. Sheridan Winn reports</b>

<b>Networking is more than attending social events, Stefan Stern discovers. You have to know what you want to achieve, how to 'work a room' and establish a rapport with new people</b>

Richard Donkin applauds the move towards better standards in HR, but warns against professional exclusivity

Why dont we promote our personal brand in the same way as we do our companys products or services? Stefan Stern talks to the experts about how to sell ourselves

Guinness, GrandMet and Ford were the training grounds for many of todays HR high-flyers. Larissa Bannister discovers what made these companies so special