Published in Event Magazine February 2014 My leadership style is based on the same mantra I have in every day life – treat others how you would want to be treated. I aim to be flexible, supportive and understanding, and don’t lead by intimidation or enforced hierarchy. Nothing and no one inspired me to be a leader; some people have natural leadership qualities and end up taking that rol...

Businesses throughout the UK are becoming more open to letting employees work from home, for varying reason, but for many as a cost saving necessity, saving money on office space. However, there is a stigma that is associated with this, with many having the impression of ‘out of sight out of mind’ and thinking that if I can’t see you in the office working then that means you aren’t...

When choosing which channel to use, there are a number of factors to consider. Your audience Choosing the correct channel includes thinking about who your audience or audiences are. Different audiences may need to be reached in different ways. For example, while an email may be sufficient for one group of staff, you will need to think differently about frontline staff without regular access...