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The Problem With Annual Budgets

In this 2-minute video, Mira Gvozdenovic (formerly of Coloplast) explains the issues with the traditional yearly budgeting model – and why Coloplast changed to a high-level rolling forecast instead.

Work Smarter with Google Groups Using Our Guide

What is Google Groups? Google Groups makes it easy for groups of people to keep in touch with friends, connect with people who have similar interests, and organise projects and presentations such as project teams, departments, or teamwork to communicate and collaborate easily.

The Best Business Books of 2017

Last month, I asked in my newsletter and on LinkedIn for your favourite business reads of 2017. Here is a selection from the responses I received.

Excel Tips: Using Charts and Sparklines

Learn how to quickly analyse your data in Excel using charts and Sparklines in this two-minute video – now with subtitles! Sparklines are small charts in a single cell – perfect if you are short on space but want a quick view of what’s going on with your data. With Excel you can also create full-size charts with just a few clicks. Find out how in this week’s video.

What If the Boss Makes No Decisions?

As a manager, do you see your role as the expert, with responsibility for making key decisions? Do you find your people coming to you for those decisions, even when they know what to do?

Set Regular Goals, Not New Year's Resolutions

We often put a lot of pressure on the new year, setting New Year’s Resolutions to force ourselves to achieve more or change our behaviour. But can you even remember what Resolutions you set for yourself last year?

Why You Should Give Staff Freedom Within Clear Guidelines

Henry Stewart speaks to the Eth Word about management and creating freedom within clear guidelines for staff. "Most people don't want complete freedom," argues Henry. "If you ask them, 90% or more say 'we don't want to be told what to do... we want some guidelines, and then the freedom to operate within those.' And that's what we work hard to create, so that people feel... in control of their job. They can do stuff and know what the boundaries are."

4 Pieces of Good News About the Contemporary World

As we draw to the end of 2017, it’s a great time for reflection and review of the year. But despite a year of change and tragedy, we are ending this year on a positive note. In this blog, Billy explains that it’s not all doom and gloom – despite what the headlines might tell you.

How to Use the Data Consolidation Feature in Excel

Do you need to view and compare lots of data in a single spreadsheet? In this blog, one of our Excel experts shares how to use the Data Consolidation tool.

Dear CEO: Let Your People Choose Their Managers

I was honoured to be asked by Thinkers50 to contribute a letter to their Dear CEO book, published in July 2017. Here is my contribution.