What do companies of the future look like? And what sort of boards do you need to run them? From the discussions at a Heidrick & Struggles breakfast debate this morning, traditional corporates are struggling to think digital, disrupt their existing models or recruit the talent to help them. However, all is not hazy. Our … Digital disruption – how is it shaping companies and boards of the future?
Good customer service is very subjective. What one person loves, another can hate. I have recently started to feel bombarded with emails from a few companies who, in theory, are just doing a great job of keeping me informed. But they are too chatty and emailing me at too many stages of the order. I … Is automation leading to poor customer service?
Leeds Law Society has moved into new premises in the city as it embarks on an ambitious new era that will ensure it does even more to represent and support the most important legal sector outside of London. In a “game-changing” few weeks for the organisation, it has welcomed a new president, secured the future … Leeds Law Society move heralds start of ambitious new era
I ran a training day for a group of consultants last week, as the first stage of building their profile. Their homework was to print out a blog they follow and then tell us all why they like it. It’s a great way to get people thinking about blogs and how to make them work. … What makes a good blog?
In a major new piece of research, Northern Lights has ranked Yorkshire’s leading law firms based on the strength of their online presence and asked how are law firms winning business online? As part of the research, Communications Director Ben Pindar met with more than 30 law firms to gauge their appetite for social media … How will social media benefit professional services firms?
The internet is levelling the playing field for Yorkshire’s corporate law firms with the mid-tier solicitors dominating the online world, a major new research programme by communications agency Northern Lights has revealed. In a definitive Top 100 ranking of how Yorkshire’s law firms appear online, Lupton Fawcett Denison Till has taken the top spot, meaning … Lupton Fawcett dominates online legal world as internet levels the playing field
The argument is won. Sort of. Most boards – whether enthusiastically or reluctantly – admit they need more women at the top of their organisation. Some because they know it just makes business sense, others because they look increasingly odd and out of touch if they are all ‘pale, male and stale’. But doing it … How to get more women on boards and in leadership roles?
Recognising and promoting female talent Northern Lights’ research with more than 1,000 senior women in the UK and the UAE which covers how to be recognised for your expertise; have impact in meetings and presentations; become a thought leader using strategic blogs and social media. Be promoted, invited to speak and be found for non-executive … Women Leaders – Stepping out of the shadows
Pat Chapman-Pincher wants to influence directors of FTSEs and corporates to help them understand the impact of the technology revolution on their buisnesses. How, as an individual can she do this? In this blog Pat shares how she is using a strategic blog to achieve her goals – and having success after just six months. … How You Can Influence Business Leaders as an Individual
