Talent Retention In Accountancy Firms
Innovative technology is increasingly changing and challenging conventional working practises, and accounting functions are not spared from this. Furthermore, fewer people appear to be attracted to a career in accountancy right now. The result is that talented people are becoming harder to come by, and accountancy firms are forced to compete for scarce resources at […]
Ever feel like an imposter?
If you find yourself doubting your accomplishments or experiencing a fear of being exposed as a fraud, you may be experiencing a case of “imposter syndrome”. Whether you’re familiar with the term imposter syndrome or not, the symptoms are surprisingly common. Leaving imposter syndrome unchecked, however, could be holding you back in different areas of your […]
Most important professional skills
What are the most important skills to help us through this period? As time goes by, it’s clear that none of us really understand how things are going to play out – not really – whether we’re considering the long-term or even the short-term. With this in mind, I wanted to know what skills our inspiring […]
Managing yourself and others.
How will you manage yourself and others through further change? Change is one of the only constants in modern life, yet we’ve seen far more than any of us could have expected in such a short period of time. While there have been some real disruptions and innovations, in other areas, there has been much […]
Anticipated changes in work practice
What changes in working practices do you anticipate in the next 12 months & beyond? We’ve all experienced unprecedented changes since March 2020, but there’s probably more to come in terms of our working practices. None of us have a crystal ball, but many of us have insights and ideas. I wanted to pick the […]
What signs of leadership do you look for from staff?
What signs of leadership do you look for from staff? I was interested in what signs of leadership they look for in their staff – whether at the recruitment stage or when considering people for promotion. The answers are interesting. They include some of the traditional things we might expect, but also much more rounded […]
What does great leadership mean to you?
Having heard what each leader had to say, we now look at each of the questions in turn. What does great leadership mean to you? Having inspired me along my journey, I couldn’t help but ask what great leadership means to them. Adam Mussert – in reflection on this, I’ve thought a lot about the […]
Post Lockdown Leadership Review – Interview with Aman Singh
This interview with Aman Singh forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice self-leadership, and leadership traits for career success. In addition, we look at anticipated changes in working practices and key skills for success in the post-lockdown economy. Watch the interview with […]
Post Lockdown Leadership Review – Interview with Jenny Garrett
This interview with Jenny Garrett forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how to practice self-leadership and leadership traits for career success. In addition, we look at anticipated changes in working practices and key skills for success in the post-lockdown economy. Watch the interview […]
Post Lockdown Leadership Review – Interview with Kate Morris
This interview with Kate Morris forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how to practice self-leadership and leadership traits for career success. In addition, we look at anticipated changes in working practices and key skills for success in the post-lockdown economy. Watch the interview […]
