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Managing uncertainty
With a sharp fall in the PMI raising the potential for recession in the UK and a report that US employers announced 75,151 lay-offs in August, the highest level since 2020, it is understandable that people are anxious and concerned about the future. In her article in the MIT Sloan Management Review, Liz Fosslien writes […]

Media companies and hubris don’t make good bedfellows
The recent controversy surrounding Linus Tech Tips (LTT) serves as a stark reminder of the importance of leaders having the right tools and insights to make informed decisions, avoid reputational damage and respond effectively in times of crisis. The Forbes article on LTT highlights how quickly media companies can lose their standing when other media […]

A consultant’s view: why should I care?
As a consultant I am asked from time to time to explain what I do. I usually reply, “do you want the standard or more memorable answer to that question?” Most elect for the more memorable; to which I reply, “I am a child, an electrician, and a plumber.” Expanding on this, I mean […]

Make the office great again
It would be hard not to notice the drawn-out debate on working from home versus returning to the office or some hybrid mix of the two. There are countless articles justifying each approach. For their part companies are taking action. Some like HSBC are embracing hybrid working and planning to move out of Canary Wharf […]

The challenges of transformation
With the news that the UK has the lowest export growth in the G7 other than Japan, it is clear that UK business is suffering. This situation is confirmed by PwC’s CEO survey which found that 22% of UK CEOs believed that their current business model will not survive to 2030. PwC identify a wide […]

Tensense appoints Maureen Scott as new Head of Product to drive innovation
Tensense.ai is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Scott as the new Head of Product. With an impressive track record in product strategy, innovation, and market expansion, Maureen brings a wealth of experience to the role and will play a key role in driving the company’s future growth. Maureen joins Tensense with experience in […]

Charles Fallon Appointed to Lead Tensense.ai
Tensense.ai is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Fallon as its new Chairperson. Charles brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having previously held executive positions in several successful companies. His specialties include M&A and rapid growth/scale up for software and digital companies. With over 35 years’ experience, Charles will lead this next exciting […]

Keeping Gen Z happy
Judging by the profusion of articles on managing workers, particularly Gen Z, in this post pandemic period, it is clear that a universal solution has not been found. The recent article on warming to a 4 day week in Raconteur about a four day week pilot trial run over six months found that medium and […]

The science of decision making without numbers
iFD, a division of the Isosceles Finance Group, recently asked us to address an audience of CFOs. This is a group who largely rely on numerical data when it comes to decision making and this event was designed to introduce them to Organisational Sensemaking™. The session sparked a lot of discussion and interest from the […]