by Margaret E Ward | Nov 21, 2017 | Insights
Gender Equality If you are a regular reader of our blog, you might recall a recent piece about men in America being far more likely than women to be promoted during the early stages of the career. That blog post cited figures from a study by LeanIn.org and consultancy...
by Margaret E Ward | Nov 16, 2017 | Insights
Authentic leadership Business is a landscape often peppered with jargon and buzzwords. One term that we’ve been hearing a lot about lately is authentic leadership. But it is just another buzzword, or is it actually a useful concept for business leaders? The...
by Margaret E Ward | Oct 27, 2017 | Insights
Scary Statistics! Women leaders climbing the ladder We hear a lot of statistics about female leadership, and the gender gap in the office. But one new statistic has really shocked us. Corporate America promotes men at 30 per cent higher rates than women during the...
by Margaret E Ward | Oct 24, 2017 | Insights
Why diversity needs to be on your board’s risk register By Margaret E. Ward As featured in The Business Post. Business, by its very nature, is risky. Economic and political uncertainty or supply chain problems can scupper the best-laid plans. Planning for risk is an...
by Margaret E Ward | Oct 6, 2017 | Insights
Handing over the reins Whether it is setting up your own business, a move to a different employer or an internal move to another role, most people will at some point in their career jump ship. Tempting as it is to pack up your desk and head for the hills, working with...
by Margaret E Ward | Sep 7, 2017 | Insights
Don’t let your inbox hijack you We’ve all had those days when you arrive at the office, all set to tackle your to-do list but then one glance at your email sets you off on a different course for the day. It’s a common problem, according to productivity expert Ciara...