Leadership at the front and beyond
The failures in the banking system in 2008, and heightened geo-political risk today, raise the question: what does leadership look like in a complex, fragmented and fast-moving world? Without presuming…
Navigating Executive Search
Most senior executives, particularly those who are Harvard Business School Alumni, have a pretty good grasp of how the financial markets work. However, even the brightest can sometimes be myopic…
All Change – The Art of Career Transition
“For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do…
Thinking Mittelstand – a Guide for Directors
Fidelio Partners recognises that a thriving manufacturing sector needs leadership. As such, we are delighted to welcome a guest contribution to Overture from Stephen Cheetham, MD PK Engineering. Stephen Cheetham…
Not enough qualified women. Nonsense!
On a recent business trip to Germany I was shocked to hear in two separate conversations senior executives – both of whom I respect - state baldly that of course…
Motivation, risk management and sustainability. Leadership and polar bears at the North Pole.
Last week Fidelio was pleased to host a Board dinner with polar explorer, Pen Hadow. Pen recounted his remarkable feat – yet to be repeated – of reaching the North…