As we discussed in our blogs towards the end of December 2010, the start of 2011 heralds a new era in the development of the Academy for Chief Executives. Andrew Morris, who has been a leading figure in the media and events industry for over twenty years became our new Chief Executive on 1st January. […]
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Learning how to Create a Successful Business in Turbulent Times – by Joe Adams
Nicholas Bate spoke to my Chief Executive Forum Group recently on: ‘Creating Astonishingly Successful Businesses in Turbulent Times‘ . This very professional workshop consisted of four modules: Module 1: what are the threats to our businesses over the next decade and what do we do about it? Module 2: the core success strategy for any […]
The real wizards of the business world? … Entrepreneurs – by Paul Hunting
‘To receive you must be active. You will receive in direct proportion to your strength of purpose, clarity of vision, steadiness of faith and depth of gratitude.’ – John-Roger I’ve been hunting all my life. For thirty years I’ve been pursuing my dreams disguised as a business person – but secretly practising alchemy. My role […]
Entrepreneurs – Completing the Puzzle by Brian Chernett
In the past four weeks, I’ve been talking about an entrepreneur and the qualities and resources needed to put an idea into action. That action is more than likely going to be carried forward in a business. This week, I want to look at three elements of making a business succeed. They are: Basics first […]
Using External Resources to improve your Entrepreneurial Skills by Brian Chernett
Last week I wrote about the qualities you’ll need to make it as an entrepreneur – beliefs, taking action, developing positive habits and drive, all of which come from within. This week it is the resources that come from external sources that I want to consider. You will bring into your new enterprise your existing […]
Sharing the Secrets of Your Entrepreneurial Success – by Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Somewhere between the first £100,000 and the first £1 million of revenues, an entrepreneur allows himself or herself to exhale, tentatively tasting the success that started with a single idea. It doesn’t matter how long he or she has been in business; at some point a thought appears in the mind of the entrepreneur: “I […]
Entrepreneurship and the 3rd Sector – by Charles McLachlan
As my career developed in entrepreneurial commercial organisations, both large and small, I believed I also had something to offer the 3rd sector. Certainly, it was easy to get invited to join trustees, act as a treasurer or get more involved in operational activity. Here was a place that I felt confident I could contribute. […]
What can we learn from “Natural Horsemanship”? – by Joanna Jesson
Members of experiential learning group DF9 (Directors Forum 9) were very surprised to find themselves sharing 2 days with 4 horses – working outside in a round pen! Several of them were well outside their comfort zones. Immediately they saw the horses, their heart rate went up. The initial task was to learn how to […]
How to take advice by Jeremy Thorn
What was the best ‘incidental advice’ you ever had recently, that stopped you in your tracks? Not just the great ‘life-changing’ advice we can all look back on and share with others later. Nor even all the grand tips of relevant good business practice, setting personal goals, managing work-life balance or building great relationships. But […]
Deloitte and The Academy for Chief Executives selected by Birmingham City Council to deliver second Enterprise City High Growth Project
Due to the success of the first Enterprise City High Growth Project (ECHGP) in 2008/9, Birmingham City Council has again selected Deloitte and The Academy for Chief Executives to deliver development programmes to local businesses with major growth potential. Mike Burnage, Managing Director of The Academy for Chief Executives stated, “I am delighted that Deloitte […]