Case studies

As part of a global innovation programme, the worldwide insurer, Allianz, has been looking to develop practical creativity in the workplace. Here Anthony Landale outlines the drivers for innovation and reports on the drive for new thinking at all levels of the business.   
  
Innovation is a big game in business. It promises to break open rigid […]

When you are recruiting top talent do you consider whether candidates have any passion for their work? Anthony Landale reports on an issue that is rising up the recruitment and retention agenda.
 I read an interesting statement the other day. Apparently most people thought that they were capable of improving their performance at work by at […]

As part of an Advanced Leadership Programme, the National School of Government has been teaching top civil servants how to get creative.Here Anthony Landale outlines the approach taken and reports on some of the key techniques they have been learning.
Every organisation wants to encourage creativity in its people. Why? Because it is through creativity that […]

Cut the Bull!
Long winded, impenetrable, meaningless jargon? How much gobbledegook does your organisation publish on its web site or send to customers? At the City of Edinburgh Council they have been taking steps to ensure that their report writers know how to communicate, effectively. Anthony Landale reports.
How often have you read reports, policies or documents […]

Writing the Wrongs
If writing is eating up your time or if your emails, proposals and reports are not being then it’s critical to sharpen your writing skills. Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine Training, outlines a three step approach designed to take the stress out of business writing.
Don’t read this article! You are too busy. […]

Many financial professionals have real problems when trying to get their message across clearly and concisely to colleagues and clients. So how can they transform their ability to communicate? Clive Lewis, a speaker at this year’s ACCA conference, explains that it’s all about understanding brain power.
 As accountants and financiers we face a pressing challenge… we […]