Why are management skills important in the modern workplace?

2022 has a lot to live up to. Despite the eleventh-hour curveball of the Omicron variant rearing its head in December 2021, business confidence is high, and many leaders are eagerly anticipating 2022, and capitalising on

The retail industry is experiencing previously unimaginable digital disruptions from online and instant shopping to immediate/rapid home deliveries. In addition – and thanks in part to the rise of social media and mobile – we can

Over the last 35 years, many aspects of the working world have been transformed. As the world of work has evolved and become more sophisticated, so have the skills and attributes we look for in our

The term ‘bench’ is synonymous with consulting organisations and change programmes, striking fear into some and perhaps a sigh of relief for others.  During the pandemic many organisations made deep cuts to headcount in order to

Throughout Norman Broadbent’s 42-year history, we have worked with clients through periods of change. The drivers of change, and the technologies involved change, but the recurring theme is always ‘how to maximise the opportunities and best

10 years ago, over 95% of the NED, SID and Chair roles we handled were straight forward replacements for those completing their term (and even some who had passed their term!). These days, our Board practice

If there is still any doubt in your mind about the importance of data in our lives, just try booking a ticket to a festival this summer or getting on a plane to anywhere. A few

In 2019, McKinsey identified that companies with a significant proportion of female leaders consistently outperform their peers.  So why is it that industries such as Oil & Gas still struggle to attract, retain, and promote diverse

There is a question that is always on the lips of Chairs:  Just how effective is our Board? Against a backdrop of unprecedented change, many organisations find themselves on the back foot and vulnerable. The impact

Norman Broadbent plc (LON:NBB) is a leading Professional Services firm offering five interrelated Talent Acquisition & Advisory Services: Board & Leadership/Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research & Insight, Leadership Consulting & Assessment, and executive level Recruitment

Throughout Norman Broadbent’s 42-year history, we have worked with clients through periods of change. The drivers of change, and the technologies involved change, but the recurring theme is always ‘how to maximise the opportunities and best

In 2019, McKinsey identified that companies with a significant proportion of female leaders consistently outperform their peers.  So why is it that industries such as Oil & Gas still struggle to attract, retain, and promote diverse

The retail industry is experiencing previously unimaginable digital disruptions from online and instant shopping to immediate/rapid home deliveries. In addition – and thanks in part to the rise of social media and mobile – we can

If there is still any doubt in your mind about the importance of data in our lives, just try booking a ticket to a festival this summer or getting on a plane to anywhere. A few

The term ‘bench’ is synonymous with consulting organisations and change programmes, striking fear into some and perhaps a sigh of relief for others.  During the pandemic many organisations made deep cuts to headcount in order to