In our series of personal development columns we ask careers and coaching experts for their advice on getting ahead

The main issues to consider when changing key members of the leadership team

Patrick Wright and Marcia Avedon explain who holds the power in executive succession planning

Rose beat off tough competition from the industry’s brightest and best

Tactful advice on workwear can make all the difference to a candidate when it comes to promotion to leadership positions

Around 70% of all leaders do not have the skills they need to deliver on the leadership element of their job

HR should explain the neuroscience behind improving different cognitive capacities to persuade leaders to adopt healthier habits

HRDs' skills aren't replicated anywhere else in the organisation

It should not be about having a seat at the table. It’s about getting stuck in and making a difference

The skills that make you into a great boss are the same ones that facilitate an engaging culture

HR magazine speaks to the future leaders of the function about what they think will shape it

?A deeply people-focused culture starts right at the top