Focus on service to stay on course in uncertain times
When asked what made the job of prime minister difficult, Harold Macmillan is reported to have once replied, “Events, dear boy, events”. I wouldn’t be surprised if the current PM, along with the Chancellor, were feeling something similar at the moment. Recent official figures have revealed that the economy grew faster than expected in both January and February. Unfortunately, the…
Winning the productivity battle, one day at a time
Productivity has been a national question for a long time now as the country searches for meaningful economic growth. But…
Frontline workers deserve better protection from abuse, hostility and crime
Regular readers – many of whom are supporters of our Service with Respect campaign – will know that we have…
Head to Head with Maureen Beresford, Director (Financial Reporting Council)
In our Head to Head series, our CEO Jo Causon sits down with business leaders to explore the challenges their…
Navigating peak demand – and events beyond our control
In every sector, and for several years now, rising customer expectations have been placing increasing pressure on all organisations to…
The Express: Labour told ‘enough is enough’ as retail crime epidemic explodes in violence
Recent coverage in the Daily Express highlights the growing crisis of hostility and abuse faced by frontline workers, alongside…
Mission, accountability and the year ahead
The start of a new financial year provides us as business leaders with an opportunity to reset our organisation’s strategy…
Keeping connected, building the Service Nation
We are navigating a period of considerable geopolitical and economic uncertainty – this much we know. The conflict in Iran,…
Building service skills for the future
There has been a lot of news recently about the growing number of young people not in employment, education or…
Leading through economic uncertainty: agile service leadership fosters enduring customer loyalty
Despite an optimistic start to the year, the UK now faces yet more economic headwinds as global uncertainty continues. Whether…
A challenging and rapidly changing landscape
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of addressing 400 business leaders at our Annual Conference. As I noted during…
The Spring Statement – a platform for focus and long-term prosperity
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement was trailed as providing very little new news and by some as being ‘’boring’’. From a…
Head to Head with Head to Head with Jenny Herrera, CEO (Good Business Charter)
In our Head to Head series, our CEO, Jo Causon, interviews a business leader to discuss the challenges their organisation…
Events and Training
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