22 May 2012
Social media is set to become one of the most important forms of customer interaction, according to a new IBM study of more than 1,700 CEOs across 18 industries.
Quote of the day: 'There is no writer working in Hollywood today who is more capable of capturing such an extraordinary life for the screen,' reckons Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. That life is that of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and that writer is none author than Aaron Sorkin,...
Stat of the day: $100bn+. As Facebook cracks on with its IPO road show, the social network has raised the price range, adding billions to its upcoming valuation.
Scott Thompson resigned over the weekend amid rumours he added a computer science degree to his CV.
14 May 2012
| by Rob Davies
Mark Zuckerberg has become the centre of attention as the Facebook road show travels the globe. But should a leader eclipse their brand? Cirrus leadership expert Rob Davies takes a look at the Zuckerberg/Facebook phenomenon.
Quote of the day: "I want you to know how deeply I regret how this issue has affected the company and all of you." CEO of Yahoo, Scott Thompson has apologised to the board and all employees via a memo, for padding out his CV with a few porkies. "We have all been working very hard to move the company...
Smartphones, laptops and the rise of mobile wireless internet have made it possible to work around the clock, from office, train, home or bar. And, contrary to previous studies, this make us happy, reckons new report.
01 Apr 2012
| by Dr Martin Read
Dr Martin Read, a CMI Companion and non-executive director, argues that a CEO's commitment makes all the difference to management development.
30 Mar 2012
| by Max Mckeown
Not all plans work. We live in an imperfect world. And when everything has gone to hell, when you are up against the wall, you need adaptability. Max Mckeown, author and business expert, explains how to create a clever Plan B.
At yesterday's Global Entrepreneurship Congress, business leaders and entrepreneurs from firms of all sizes hobnobbed and swapped business tips and anecdotes. Here's MT's pick of the bunch.