Research reports
A collection of our latest research reports and whitepapers, based on our extensive research and experience with the tough issues organisations are facing today.
See below for all our recent reports, or use the keyword tags on the right hand side to search by topic.
Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
This whitepaper is sparked by a dinner discussion, facilitated by Stanton Marris and hosted by Addleshaw Goddard in November 2010 with participants from a number of financial service businesses with the theme Have our leaders led us down the garden path and how do we get back up again?
Read this report "Leadership in Times of Uncertainty"
Strategy Evolution: adapting to a new world
This timely report of conversations with 45 of today’s leaders and our insights, gives an inside look at making strategy work. From identifing the critical organisational risks that derail even the best strategies, to tapping into the power of your organisational identity – this report shows you how to boost your strategic capbaility in the new world.
Read this report "Strategy Evolution: adapting to a new world"
Talent: the whole systems approach
Every organisation contains talented people. But no matter how gifted, these people need to work in organisations with a robust talent development strategy and the right organisational culture. This report looks at using a whole systems approach to talent development, rather than simply seeing it as a set of HR processes.
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Leading beyond boundaries: leadership in local government
Leaders at all levels shape your organisational culture. They do this by what they pay attention to, the behaviour they role model, and the behaviour in others that they value. Leadership development must be tailored to the needs of both the sector and the unique local features of each authority. In this report, we explore what works and what doesn’t.
Read this report "Leading beyond boundaries: leadership in local government"
Getting the most from departmental Boards
New Board structures have sprung into existence all across Whitehall. Some work well; others are ineffective, lack strong team leadership, with the key decisions being taken elsewhere. Andrew Jackson, talks to leading civil servants and non-executive directors to explore just how Boards can live up to their promise.
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Organisational culture and change
The key question when looking at the role of organisational culture must be: ‘How do we ensure that the changes we make support the outcomes we have identified as critical to our success?’. This report shows how to take an organisation wide approach to driving and embedding culture change in support of strategic goals.
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Magnetic attraction: the power of talent and the corporate brand
Over 150 interviews with talented people and company representatives. 24 participating organisations: large blue chips, small start-ups, public sector organisations, charities. 8 months work. The result is a comprehensive and fresh look at talent development – how to lift employee motivation and manage your workforce for better performance.
Read this report "Magnetic attraction: the power of talent and the corporate brand"
