MI-5 is not just the UK security service. It’s also a great acronym for the 5 key steps in market intelligence. The MI-5 approach is a lean and practical way to find, manage and act on market intelligence at all stages of business growth. Read more...

High performing organisations have been envied and analysed for a long time to work out what makes them rise above the pack. There are assorted lists of characteristics for high performing organisations which get bandied about, depending on which think tank, industry group or consulting firm has been analysing the HPOs, always starting with leadership at the top of the list. Read more...

If ever there was a time to hone your skills at getting to the essence of the matter, it is now. With information users overwhelmed with information overload, and needing to sift through too much irrelevant material to find a few nuggets of insight, the ability to drill down to the essence of the matter, is a valuable skill. Read more...