Author: David

Techniques to Improve People Management as an MD or Senior Leader

As an MD or senior leader, people management can feel like a constantly shifting landscape. There’s never a single right answer, just a set of effective techniques to keep your team focused, engaged, and performing at their best, even when change is the only constant. Below, we’ve mapped out practical, real-world techniques you can put […]

The Modern Playbook: How to Prioritise as a Small Business Leader

Why Prioritisation Has Never Been More Crucial Every small business leader knows the feeling: an overflowing inbox, phone pinging with urgent requests, and a whiteboard full of big ambitions competing for your attention. But in today’s landscape, with tighter resources and rapid change, mastering the art of prioritisation isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for survival and […]

Is Your Business AIEO-Proof? Key Signs You Need Expert Leadership for the AI Era

What Does It Mean To Be “AIEO-Proof”? In today’s whirlwind of advancements, “AI-Empowered Organisation” (AIEO) readiness isn’t about jumping at every tech fad. It’s about deliberately evolving your business so that AI supercharges your strategy, operations and outcomes—rather than leaving you behind. But what actually makes a business “AIEO-Proof”? The term isn’t widely used—yet. At […]

Is Your IT Keeping Up? 5 Signs It’s Time for an Upgrade

Staying competitive means having technology that works with you, not against you. Your IT shouldn’t just be “getting by” in the background — it should be a driver for achieving your business ambitions. But how do you know when the backbone of your operations is starting to let you down? Below, we’ll walk through the […]

Future-Proof Your Company: The Rise of Innovative, Value-Driven Interim Leadership

The Big Shift: Welcome to the Era of Interim Leadership Business isn’t what it was even five years ago. Economic and technological disruption show no sign of slowing. The pressures on leadership teams are relentless: skills gaps, digital transformation, cost efficiency, compliance, and fresh demands for diversity and value-driven action. Somewhere along the way, one […]

AI, Uncertainty, and the Need for Speed: Why SMEs Are Embracing Fractional Executives

Business as usual is fast disappearing for Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The pace of technological change, especially with artificial intelligence, unrelenting market uncertainty, and mounting pressure to act at speed, isn’t just rewriting the rulebook; it’s demanding an entirely new play. In this era, the rise of the fractional executive model is one of […]

Transformative Leadership on Tap: The Real-World Impact of Part-Time Directors

Revolutionising Leadership: Why the Part-Time Director Model Matters Imagine unlocking the insights, vision, and leadership horsepower of a top executive—without the baggage of full-time cost, risk, or long-term commitment. That’s the magic behind part-time directors and why this flexible approach is shaking up leadership at UK SMEs and growth-focused businesses everywhere. At Leadership Services, we’ve […]