In the third of the current series of network sessions our group of ambitious owner-managers decided they would like to focus on the theme of … Read more
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Delegation, Delegation, Delegation, that’s what you need…!
We know that’s not the lyrics, but nonetheless delegation (and a modicum of dedication) is a very important part of successfully working together ‘if you … Read more
Why the Right Kind of Enthusiasm is Essential for Organisational Success
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle … Read more
KBS delivers support to SMEs through the Environmental Innovation Network
KBS academics, Dr Simon Raby and Toby Lindsay delivered bespoke business advice to 12 companies from Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) sectors … Read more
KBS Academics Debate the Characteristics of Success on Business Bunker Radio Show
KBS’ Centre for Employment, Competitiveness and Growth (ECG) has formed a partnership with the Business Bunker of Channel Radio to broadcast 12 live shows that will … Read more
On Becoming a Resonant Leader: Developing Capabilities for Superior Performance
How can we build productive working relationships? When are we at our best? What does being at our ‘best’ really mean? How do we become … Read more
KBS Represented at “What is Good Governance in the 21st Century?” Event
On 6 May, Kent Business School’s Centre for Employment, Competitiveness and Growth will represent the School as thought-leaders on the subject of good governance in … Read more
The Critical Role of Organisational Structure in Effective Decision Making
What happens when you sit twelve owner-managers, in a hierarchical fashion, in a room, separated by screens, don’t allow them to talk to one another … Read more
The Foundations of Success in Working Together
For the first BIG Network meeting of 2015, and the second in the series, our business owner Network had chosen ‘Team’ as the theme. In … Read more
KBS and Burgess Hodgson Event – Revealing the Characteristics of Success
Kent Business School was pleased to jointly host a business event with Burgess Hodgson, Chartered Accountants, on Thursday for regionally-based business leaders and owners of Small … Read more
Invest in Personal Growth: Eight Personal Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
Why do some of us choose to invest our time, and in certain cases our hard earned cash, in personal development and growth? It’s no … Read more
Delivering on your Value Promise: Who is ‘Key’ ?
“We have choices about who we invest time in, where we allocate resources, and we should be aware of the long and short-term impact of … Read more
Defining a focus for your value proposition
“You can’t be all things to all people. Define a focus for each value proposition and for your overall business” Having considered the needs of … Read more
Understanding the Needs of your Customers and Consumers
“We can only truly mitigate risk in the decisions we take and how we allocate scarce resources if we have an expert understanding of our … Read more
KBS on building a strong value proposition
“A day that starts with a professor on his hands and knees inspecting a carpet to make a point to a group of business owners … Read more
KBS on creating sustainable businesses
Kent Business School academics Dr Mark Gilman and Dr Simon Raby ran a session on creating successful and sustainable businesses. The event in December was … Read more
KBS on creating sustainable businesses
Kent Business School academics Dr Mark Gilman and Dr Simon Raby ran a session on creating successful and sustainable businesses. The event in December was … Read more
Doing Well by Doing Good – Social Responsibility that ‘Pays’ for SMEs
With growing social awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the last decades and mounting calls from the UK government for sustainable growth, SMEs face … Read more
Revealed! Top 6 challenges facing business owners
On 28 August 2014 a group of twelve ambitious owner-managers of regionally-based Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) came together to form a Business Improvement and … Read more
KBS academics provide insights to workplace resilience
What is resilience, and why should we look to build resilience at a personal and organisational level? These were some of the key questions that … Read more