Hot Topics:
Addressing Key Challenges
Cranfield faculty discuss how to address key issues which managers are facing.
The Motor Industry: What is the Future?
30.07.10 (5:32)
Mike Sweeney looks at change in the motor industry
BP: Lessons for Business
23.07.10 (6:04)
Steve Carver examines the controversy caused by the BP oil spill crisis
Inflation: Where is it heading?
16.07.10 (4:41)
Joe Nellis interprets the latest figures from the Consumer Price Index
NHS Managers:
The Other Frontline?
09.07.10 (6:13)
Should there be fewer managers in the NHS? David Buchanan argues that managers are the second front line
Coalitions: Has their time come?
02.07.10 (5:21)
Catherine Berney looks at whether coalition organisations are possible, and if so, whether they are desirable. Click for more information on courses
Budget 2010: Likelihood of Success?
25.06.10 (5:21)
Sean Rickard assesses the UK's emergency budget and the likelihood of its success.
Wellness at Work
11.06.10 ( 5.29)
Noeleen Doherty looks at the area of wellness at work. For more information on this subject visit the MIND website.
Lifting the Lid on Economic Growth?
11.06.10 (5:23) Joe Nellis looks at the subject of economic growth.
Anatomy of the Intrapreneur
28.05.10 (13:35)
David Grayson and Heiko Spitzeck explore the ecology of social intrapreneurs
Re-Thinking Leadership
28.05.10 (4:32)
Donna Ladkin explores the topic of leadership, and in particular rethinking leadership
Manager: Superhero or Pilot? 21.05.10 (5:15)
Stephen Carver looks at how different management styles affect performance
Five Forces v Blue Ocean Strategy 14.05.10 (6:37)
Do you innovate & move to uncontested territory or improve in exisiting markets? Blue Ocean Strategy & Five Forces examined in the light of new research evidence. Link to Harvard Business Review
Economic Update: May 2010
10.05.10 (3:27) Joe Nellis gives his latest economic update.
Bottom Line Results: Evidence of HR Contribution 06.05.10 (5:00)
Mike Bourne finds solid evidence that business results are delivered through strong HR approaches. For further information click here.
The Volcanic Ash Crisis 19.04.10 (3:59)
We interview Sean Rickard about the economic consequences of the volcano eruption and Guy Gratton gives an insight into the technical atmospheric issues
Reconnecting After Change 09.04.10 (6:16)
Graham Clark examines the necessary leadership actions to bridge structural change in organisations and employee re-engagement.
Towards a Geography of Leadership 01.04.10 (6:00)
Brad Jackson talks to Donna Ladkin about what might a geographic perspective add to the understanding & practice of leadership.
Debt: Fast or Slow Payback?
19.03.10 (4:01) Joe Nellis looks at why debt is important to the economy and discusses strategies for payback.
Employee Engagement: Why Debate is Critical
12.03.10 (6:01) Martin Clarke looks at employee engagement following the intense focus by organisations on the bottom line over the last twelve months.
Does Your Strategy Still Work?
05.03.10 (6:01) Thomas Lawton looks at the fate of strategic planning following the recession.
Three Leadership Disciplines
for 2010
26.02.10 (3:31) Andrew Kakabadse looks at challenges for managers over the next twelve months.
Branch Plant Britain
19.02.10 (3:14) Dr Stan Maklan looks at the takeover of Cadburys by Kraft & argues that this is another example of deskilling Britain. Click here for more or visit Stan's blog
Crisis at Toyota
12.02.10 (4:30) Stephen Carver and Dr Francis Assadian discuss the crisis at Toyota, how the situation has been handled, and what lessons can be learned with regard to crisis management.
Economic Update: February 2010
05.02.10 (6:10) Joe Nellis gives his latest economic update.
Personal Development through the Downturn
22.01.10 (6:22) Mike Bourne looks at ways to ensure that development continues even with restricted learning and development budgets
Risk Taking:
A Psychologist's Perspective
07.01.10 (5:52) In these uncertain times, how should we act, and what perspectives do we take on risk? Richard Kwiatkowski examines this issue from the psychologist's stance.
Effective Reward Risk Management
08.01.10 (6:42) In these uncertain times, how should we act, and what perspectives do we take on risk? Jonathan Chapman looks managing risk arising from how organisations reward employees.