CEOs struggle to balance shareholder returns and growth
Company bosses may be increasingly under pressure from shareholders pursuing short-term dividends rather than longer-term growth
Future CEO 2017
The Future CEO special report, published in The Times, features insights into the world of the CEO. Pay disparities are high on the agenda, as are shareholders' interests and questions on whether the CEO's role is still necessary.
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‘CEOs will need to show that their businesses are contributors to society rather than drains on it’
Far from just being the boss of the company, the modern chief executive is often expected to be all things to all people
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Save your brand’s reputation through crises
Taking over a crisis-hit business requires special qualities in a leader, not least the humility to admit things went wrong, apologise and fix the company
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Burberry: a lesson on leadership and succession
Recent difficulties at luxury fashion brand Burberry illustrate the vital importance of leadership roles and the need for a smooth succession of power
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Peer learning: from founder to chairman
The journey from founding a company to scaling it up for investment or acquisition is tough. Who better to guide you than your peers?
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Profit Ability: the business case for advertising
A new study has, for the first time, quantified the impact advertising has on the bottom line. CEOs take note: TV outperforms all other media. By Oliver Pickup
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Q&A: As GDPR looms near, CEOs must take action or suffer the consequences
With the General Data Protection Regulation just months away, Danny O’Neill, who leads the UK cybersecurity practice at managed cloud company Rackspace, explains what it means to chief executives and the consequences of failing to comply
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Leading by good example
The digital era calls for chief executives to step up and take tough, bold decisions
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Rethinking innovation: what’s next?
How would you define innovation in a business sense? This buzzword has been frequently banded around over the last decade, as under-pressure C-suiters have scrabbled around for fresh revenue streams. So much so that the true approach and value of innovation may be getting lost
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Learning from a school of thought
Business leaders may need support and expert advice to help them grow their company
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How can senior leaders guide their organisations to sustainable growth?
Lifelong learning is the linchpin to thrive in today’s fast-paced markets
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.