BUSINESS LIFE
Resources
CHESS UP
Business schools
Use our interactive rankings to select the management programme that suits your requirements.
Principal content
Book review: Expert advice for a time of rapid change
Every so often, a book comes along that demands to be read because of the author’s reputation or the subject is important. In the case of The New Age of Innovation, both are true
Stefan Stern: No escape from management, not even on the beach
Something terrifying happens to dads on holiday with their families. There is nowhere to hide – and no meetings can be arranged to get out of bedtime, says Stefan Stern
Directors face tough tests
The Institute of Directors is bringing rigour to the training of board members, and Suzy Walton, who has sat the exams, confesses that they are not easy
A little imagination...
Product innovation is less important than fresh ideas on how to run the organisation. Seldom do companies talk about innovation in management: yet this may be the most important kind
Go green in the workplace
Having plants scattered around the office can improve your staff’s health and performance – they can even help you with your corporate message – but beware of being mistaken for the Eden Project
Decade’s spaced-out legacy in business
Even though in offices 1968 did not happen until about 1988, the ideas of the 1960s still affect how we behave and think at work, writes Lucy Kellaway
Reflective route to success
From researcher to venture capitalist, Pat McGovern of IDG has taken note of his customers’ insights to tap new markets. His motto is never undersell yourself and he also believes in listening to his clients
Women take driving seat
Male-dominated industries are working hard to recruit more female executives. A Japanese car company and an international oilfield business are among those spearheading a new approach
Kipling’s wise words
We should still be guided by the sobriety and realism of the ironic poem If, says Stefan Stern
James Bond rocket belt? Suits you, for $125,000
Juan Lozano hopes that a childhood dream will turn into a flyaway hit and has for 30 years been developing his rocket belts
Related content and features
Track this Topic
News alerts
Email - create a keyword alert on the subject of this topic
Email summaries
Email - start your day with daily email briefing on this topic
RSS feeds
RSS - Track this news topic using our feeds
CLASSIFIED