Category Archives: General

IoD South East Director of the Year awards

Posted on September 19, 2014 by admin

Nominations are now open for the IOD Director of the year awards for the South East. The finalists will enjoy attending a marvellous dinner similar to the one we held at Pall Mall back in the summer. Lets hope that … Continue reading →

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Interviewing key business figures

Posted on September 19, 2014 by admin

I seem to have created some sort of career interviewing people! I have interviewed Charles Morgan former CEO of Morgan Cars and Stuart Garner CEO of Norton Motorcycles in front of a live audience at the Knowledge Peers Conferences at … Continue reading →

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Promoting the three “P”s within IoD in the South East

Posted on August 28, 2014 by admin

It’s a great honour to have been selected to be the Regional Chairman and I’m busy now getting on with the challenge. I will be making a point of getting out to branches during the year and seeing how branches … Continue reading →

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How do you implement performance management in an SME?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by admin

An issue that often isn’t grasped by organisations is the one of performance management. Too often, those in the organisation that fail to perform adequately, are seen to be seemingly ignored by management. Their poor performance is allowed to continue. … Continue reading →

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A lesson for all exporters

Posted on August 14, 2014 by admin

      You can fine the full article here   http://smerocket.net/2014/08/11/exporting-volatile-countries/

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Engaging with Generation Y

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

      My latest article in South East Business Magazine     The article can be found here http://www.southeastbusiness.com/print-edition/august-2014

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How to assess and improve your Board’s performance

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

Theses are two recent blogs I have written about improving your performance in the Boardroom   http://www.ramseyhall.com/2014/07/10/how-to-assess-improve-your-boards-performance/   http://www.ramseyhall.com/2014/07/23/how-to-assess-improve-your-boards-performance-part-2-a-board-that-pulls-in-the-same-direction/

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Responding to Global Risks

Posted on July 20, 2014 by admin

    My latest column in South East Business Magazine- the full article can be found here http://www.southeastbusiness.com/print-edition/july-2014

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Wishing IoD Surrey well for the future

Posted on July 4, 2014 by admin
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South East SMEs contribute to Britain’s maritime history

Posted on July 4, 2014 by admin

  This week heralds an important event in Britain’s maritime history. On the 4th July, HM Queen will formally name HMS Queen Elizabeth at Rosyth Dockyard. This long awaited aircraft carrier will be the largest ship ever used by the … Continue reading →

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