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The Changing Face of UK Defined Benefit Pensions: From Employer Promise to Insurance and Systemic Risk
Introduction The UK defined benefit (DB) pension system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. For much of the last two decades, the dominant narrative was one of pension deficits, rising costs for employers and concern about whether...
The Paradox of Brexit – How leaving the EU changed Britain’s ability to control its borders
Introduction Brexit was, above all, about taking back control, particularly control of Britain's laws, borders and immigration. Yet one of the most striking developments since Brexit has been the growth of small-boat crossings across the English Channel and the...
Britain’s Past, Britain’s Present: How Nostalgia Has Held the UK Back
Introduction Britain has a remarkable history. It was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, built one of the world's most influential trading and financial centres, developed institutions that have been copied around the world and exercised an extraordinary...
How Could the UK Really Reduce Its National Debt?
Introduction The UK's national debt has become one of the most difficult economic challenges facing the country. It is a problem that has accumulated over decades rather than being created by any one government, and it has become increasingly complicated by an ageing...
From Thatcher to Burnham: How Good Have Britain’s Prime Ministers Really Been?
Introduction. Assessing Prime Ministers is difficult because political success depends on the circumstances in which each leader takes office. A Prime Minister who inherits a booming economy faces a very different challenge from one who inherits recession, war,...
I was delighted to speak to RceduTalent regarding the challenges and benefits of Technology, Consulting & Continuous Learning
I discuss my insights on business transformation, AI, emerging technologies, leadership, mentoring, and continuous learning. To read the article then please click HERE.
Change Management in Technology-Driven Projects
I spoke to the Institution of Project Managers regarding managing change for Technology Driven Projects Please click here to read the artcile.
Could AI Be the Next Technology to Cause a Market Crash?
Introduction History has an interesting habit of repeating itself when transformative technologies arrive. New technology creates genuine economic opportunities, attracts huge amounts of investment and changes the way businesses operate. But it can also generate...
Brands and Firms: The Different Types of Brand, Their Advantages and Disadvantages
A firm's approach to branding is one of the most important decisions it can make. A brand is more than a name, logo or visual identity: it represents the reputation, expectations and perceived value associated with a company, product, service or individual. Firms can...
The Ten Main Causes of Global Climate Change: Solutions and the Challenges of Tackling Them
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century. Although the Earth's climate has always changed naturally, the rapid increase in global temperatures observed since the Industrial Revolution is primarily the result of human activity. The...
