How to Combat the Feeling of Loneliness as a Managing Director.
By Paul Gibbins on Oct 9, 2024 1:00:00 AM
It's Lonely at the Top Being the owner or Managing Director (MD) of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) can feel like you're running a one-person race. While you may have a team working alongside you, the burden of responsibility is uniquely heavy on your shoulders. Decision-making, solving com …
Does Employee Engagement Lead to Business Success?
By Paul Gibbins on May 16, 2023 8:45:00 AM
Employee Engagement Improves Business Success How can I make my company more successful? It’s a question that every business owner should ask themselves. There are numerous factors that determine the success of a business but one that should not be ignored is employee engagement. Studies on workplac …
Why Is It Important to Develop Your Team as a Business Owner?
By Paul Gibbins on Jun 17, 2022 8:30:00 AM
Developing An Effective Team Many businesses invest significant time and money in developing their teams in an effort to build cohesion, improve motivation, and achieve greater commitment from their staff. Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of effective team building, for example: Conne …
Resolving Boardroom Conflict
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 16, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Disruption In The Boardroom Major disagreements between directors can spell disaster for any business but particularly an SME. When individuals become entrenched it can be almost impossible to resolve the situation without external help. Thankfully getting expert independent support before it’s too …
Business Essentials: Leading People
By Paul Gibbins on Dec 16, 2020 8:15:00 AM
Leading People You start a business because you have a great idea to bring to market. You don’t start one to have dozens, maybe hundreds of people working for you. But if things go well, then at some point you are likely to find yourself with a team around you; perhaps you already have. So how do yo …