Very early on in my experience teaching and consulting to creative companies and arts organisations, I identified a three-part framework to invent and explore new ideas within a team dynamic: ideate, evaluate, select.
12.06.2023
Max Cotton, CEO and Founder of Another Round shares his funding advice for founders and explains the role community has played in their fundraising journey.
09.06.2023
It is becoming increasingly clear that urgent action is needed to address the pressing environmental issues facing our planet. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss are just a few examples of the complex and interconnected challenges we are confronted with.
07.06.2023
John Fordham is a management consultant and business advisor with decades of experience in helping turn businesses around to become profitable, in this article he shares tips for what to look for and what to do when you find the the business you are working in is struggling.
07.06.2023
Recent economic events have caused a number of companies to consider how best to downsize teams with the number of weekly layoff announcements ever growing. Layoffs are often the last thing companies turn to, and for good reason; navigating the hidden implications is challenging, and for companies undergoing the process for the first time it can be difficult to predict what lies on the path ahead.
31.05.2023
It shouldn’t come as a shock that your employees are, in fact, human beings. Therefore, you know it’s rarely wise to treat them as machines whose only function is productivity. Yet, it can be challenging to establish which are the most impactful ways to ensure your company operations are geared toward supporting workers.
31.05.2023
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace. For such a significant statistic for employers, there is still a lack of knowledge in organisations about what menopause is and how to support menopausal workers.
24.05.2023
The end of cookies and advertising identifiers is near as the world of advertising is entering a new era: one where brands will move beyond their over-reliance on third-party data.
19.05.2023
The world of marketing is constantly evolving, and so are the expectations of consumers. Today, customers want more than just a product or service; they want an immersive and engaging experience that connects them with the brand on a deeper level. This is where phygital marketing comes in.
18.05.2023
Getting investment for your startup can be daunting, even in good economic conditions, but as investors pull back amid a wave of uncertainty, tech layoffs, and recession fears, startup founders are prepping for the worst when it comes to securing any kind of investment.
18.05.2023
In recent years, workers have been demanding more meaningful mental health and wellbeing support from their employers. Startups desperate to attract top talent have answered with a whole host of ‘workplace wellness’ initiatives and benefits. But ‘happiness officers’ and branded water bottles which aren’t backed up by the robust and professional mental health support (which teams so often really need) are signs of an increasing trend for “wellbeing washing” - where support is offered in public but not in practice.
17.05.2023
It’s not uncommon for a startup’s founder to step down as CEO. Sometimes, the founder in question might simply feel that they’re ready to try something new. At other times, they might believe that they’ve taken the business as far as they can, and that someone else is better placed to move the needle forwards.
16.05.2023
From Google docs to old school paper notebooks, there are many ways to approach to-do lists. But for those of us who find that no amount of shiny new stationary can put a stop to the perils of procrastination, productivity hacks are an essential tool to deploy when all else has failed.
16.05.2023
Pitching for VC funding is a well-trodden path that gets many startups from an idea with potential, to profitable business. It puts investment in the hands of entrepreneurs to grow teams, develop products and get them to market at speed. But VC funding is not the only option for startups looking to grow at pace.
15.05.2023