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Inside the turnaround of Marks & Spencer

Stuart Machin’s hands-on leadership has revived M&S, tripling its share price and reshaping its future, by obsessing over the details, from shop floors to staff message boards

Graham Ruddick

Sam Adeyemi, strategic leadership expert and author

Is your company mission up to scratch?

A clear and inspiring vision is key to motivating a team, driving growth and turning bold goals into lasting impact

Josh Dornbrack

Julia Pyke

Sizewell C boss: Your workforce should mirror society

The woman leading the Sizewell C nuclear plant project explains her approach to building a diverse workforce

Dougal Shaw

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Replace mindless habits with more mindful ones

How to swap time-wasting activities like doom-scrolling on your phone for new goals at home or work

Caspar Lee

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella

Business must learn fast on winning cultures

Sport excels at coaching, motivating and improving through feedback. Why is business failing in these areas and what can it learn?

Catherine Baker

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Inside Tesco’s US nightmare

Even the biggest and best British businesses can struggle to emulate their success across the Atlantic

Graham Ruddick

Sabrina Elba

Beyond the celebrity label: Inside Sabrina Elba’s skincare brand

By focusing on underserved markets and ethical supply chains, S’Able Labs is hoping to position itself for long-term success in the competitive beauty industry

Josh Dornbrack

Steve Roest

PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice

Dougal Shaw

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Cracking the US market: How to expand your UK business

The US is often the first stop for UK businesses looking to expand, but traps lie in wait for even the best prepared. Here are five tips for success

Sarah Vizard

Heather Knight, captain of London Spirit, lifts The Hundred Trophy after defeating Welsh Fire during The Hundred Final 2024

What a cricket auction tells us about valuation

The sale of cricket franchises for nearly £1bn shows the power of a good story over data when it comes to selling a business to investors

Ed Smith

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Inside the Swiss CEO burnout clinic

We go into a luxury rehab clinic in Switzerland to learn about the pressures that cause executives to succumb to stress and how to guard against them

Dougal Shaw

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Graphene: How Manchester became home to a wonder material

A new generation of engineering companies is emerging in Manchester thanks to the extraordinary strength and elasticity of graphene

Chris Maguire

Broken map of the UK

How to fix UK plc

Britain is desperately searching for ways to stimulate economic growth. The answer may lie within exceptional founders rather than any government policy

Graham Ruddick

Two saplings growing in soil

How growth capital is powering the UK’s most ambitious businesses

Scaling a business is an exciting yet demanding journey. While ambition and innovation help drive success, securing the right funding at the right time can make all the difference
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How to master the art of meaningful networking

Want to get more out of networking events? Business coach and author Mark Rhodes shares practical strategies to shift your mindset, boost confidence and make meaningful connections

Josh Dornbrack

Jack Zhang

Airwallex CEO: Hire for personality traits, not experience

The fintech entrepreneur explains a key hiring strategy that has helped him scale a global business

Dougal Shaw

Tiger Woods celebrates at 2019 Presidents Cup in Melbourne, Australia

The brutal truth about entrepreneurship: Do you want it bad enough?

Building a large company is not about business theory or even good ideas. Do you really have the passion to do it?

Tom Beahon

British Chef Heston Blumenthal is pictured at the entrance to the Fat Duck restaurant

Creativity’s double-edged sword: What business leaders can learn from Heston Blumenthal

Unlocking creativity and talent can stimulate growth but you must live with potential downsides too, as Heston Blumenthal knows all too well

Jake Humphrey

Global recruitment portrait, recruiters sourcing candidates from different countries for global job openings

Why local talent is the secret to global business success

There may be a temptation to expand internationally with remote teams or existing staff but local expertise can be the difference between success and failure

Josh Dornbrack

Joanna Jensen

Joanna Jensen: Don’t avoid the nitty gritty

The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders

Dougal Shaw

Apprentice and electrical engineer mentor in cable finishing factory

Your country needs you – to join the workforce

More young people are failing to take up employment, posing a growing problem both for business and government

Szu Ping Chan

Janine Chamberlin

LinkedIn UK boss: Don’t underestimate the power of in-person

Janine Chamberlin believes networking in real life is key to building trusted relationships and improving collaboration

Dougal Shaw

Amazon sign on the side of a glass building

How to build a culture of innovation without breaking what already works

Unlocking innovation doesn’t require a complete overhaul, just a few smart hacks to get your team thinking differently

Josh Dornbrack

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers speech on economic growth

Reeves drops doom and gloom for Trumpian positivity

Labour is pinning its hopes on economic growth but needs the right policies and good luck to achieve it

Steven Swinford