http://www.chiefexecutive.com/ Lastest news. 06 Jan 09 02:41:00 -0600 Sedasoft SiteEngine (c)2007 Management-Issues info@chiefexecutive.com http://www.chiefexecutive.com/siteimages/banner.gif http://www.chiefexecutive.com/ The Academy for Chief Executives, a leading provider of experiential business learning® facilitates groups of CEOs and Managing Directors who meet together every month to network and take full advantage of experiential learning. Part of membership involves members taking their issues to the table and discussing them with their peers. At a recent meeting, one of the CEO members wanted to explore ideas on how to encourage a staff member to be more proactive. 02 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36937 In business you learn from your failures. It's important to recognize that, particularly early on in your career, you're going to make mistakes. Early lessons are often hard-won but will stand you in good stead during the course of your career. (Duration 4:26) 02 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=news&id=36920 These were the words of Judy Piatkus, founder of Piatkus publishing, when she spoke at Entrepreneurs in London in November. It is a theme that is developing in the media, too as companies like Woolworth's and MFI go into administration and several major UK banks (and a number in the USA, too) move into effective nationalisation. As I write this, a rescue package for the big 3 motor manufacturers in the USA (all of them significant in global terms, too) has been voted down by the US Senate. The bloodletting has begun and the opportunities are out there. 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36934 If you do what you've always done you'll get what you've always got – I'm sure you've heard that saying before. It is, in my experience, true especially of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs, almost by definition, innovate - they make change happen. So you might think that, faced with the chance to do something different, entrepreneurs would rise to the challenge. Not necessarily. 22 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36933 As Deloittes seek a buyer for Woolworths without apparent success, it seems inevitable that the familiar red frontage will finally bow out of the High Street in early 2009. Their departure should be a loss to the High Street, they used to be the UK's foremost retailer after all, but, along, I suspect, with most of their customers, I've lost track of what Woolies is for and lost patience with their lack of customer service. 19 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36935 At the 'Entrepreneurs in London' conference in November, I had the pleasure and privilege to listen to one of the great coaches of Rugby Union, Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was there in his role as Director of Rugby at London Wasps and his coaching record speaks for itself. 19 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36932 CEO members from experiential business learning group Leaders Forum 9 enjoyed a session full of great content and insight into employment issues from expert Ken Allison. 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36931 CEO members of experiential business learning group Academy Group 29 took part in a highly interactive and practical workshop delivered by media expert David Walter (pictured below). The ability to perform well on radio and television and to communicate effectively with print journalists is essential. 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36930 The Academy for Chief Executives has a close working relationship with the Professional Speakers Association and many of The Academy's most successful speakers are PSA members. 09 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=speakers_public&id=36929 Neil delivered a most interesting and thought provoking session. This talk is particularly relevant to today as we look to create the most effective, efficient pro-active and integrated businesses. 08 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36928 It is important that we get much closer to customers than ever before, so that in a fast changing world we can try to respond to their needs. 08 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36927 Academy Groups 5 and 32 had the benefit of a really powerful workshop with Anne Riches who travelled from Australia to speak to the groups this month. Anne worked with us on her "Almond Effect" concepts - designed to help organisations and individuals overcome barriers and resistance to change. 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://chiefexecutive.com/jump_in.asp?ibt=MEDIAFED_RSS&url=display_page.asp?section=blog&id=36926