Leadership

Alison Craig considers neurodiversity in the workplace for this month’s Leadership Matters

An estimated 1 out of 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent and yet 70% of those individuals don’t share their diagnosis for fear of a bad reaction. Titles such as... READ MORE »

Hants firms win big at South Coast Tech Awards with Southampton praised as a growing tech hub

Businesses from across the region gathered at the Ageas Bowl Hilton last Thursday for this year’s South Coast Tech Awards, with winners recognised across 13 categories... READ MORE »

Ex-Vodafone Director Nick is bringing full-fibre to communities on the South Coast

In 2017, toob CEO and Co-Founder Nick Parbutt was working on Vodafone’s full-fibre strategy, a role which left him worried about the UK’s infrastructure. “It was... READ MORE »

‘Unless we galvanise, we have no voice’ – South’s business leaders talk talent retention at boat show

Marine industry executives from across the South came together at Southampton Boat Show last week for Business South’s Business Leaders Breakfast. Led by Lee Peck of... READ MORE »

So long, Stef! CEO of Shaping Portsmouth says he’ll step down in January after seven years in the role

Stef Nienaltowski has announced his intentions to retire from his role as CEO of Shaping Portsmouth in the new year. Over his seven years in office Stef has made big... READ MORE »

'Do you rescue or empower your team?' asks Alison Craig in this month's Leadership Matters

Are you a rescuer? When things go wrong in our area, it’s easy for us to jump to the rescue.  We don’t necessarily fix it ourselves, but we find ourselves giving... READ MORE »

Cllr Rob Humby discusses putting Hampshire on the map and joining up business & education

The power of a strong economy to improve people’s prospects should never be underestimated according to the Leader of Hampshire County Council, who is determined to... READ MORE »

Manager from Chandler’s Ford rises the Co-op ranks to help lead their National Members’ Council

Debbie Williams, a manager from Chandler’s Ford, has been made Vice-President of Co-op’s National Members’ Council. Having led teams in Co-op stores across the... READ MORE »

"How do I get the best out of my team without micromanagement?" Leadership agony aunt Alison Craig offers advice

As leadership experts, we get asked an array of questions to help managers get the best out of their teams.  To protect anonymity, this Agony Aunt style article shares... READ MORE »

Business owners rub shoulders with movers and shakers of Andover at Meet the Directors event

At the head of Andover’s Business Improvement District is a team of dedicated volunteer directors helping to steer the town’s business success. The board features... READ MORE »