Measure it, Value it
In this edition of Overture we argue that gathering data and measuring contribution is an important step towards the re-rating of any professional group. Who does the measuring is a…
The World’s a Stage for Politicians and Business Leaders
In a week when London marks the passing of a defining prime minister of the twentieth century, Fidelio attends drama school. Indeed Baroness Thatcher had an acute understanding of the…
Articulating the value of Investor Relations and why the CFO cares
The recent strength of the stock market has prompted renewed interest in Investor Relations (IR). There is certainly a flurry of pre-IPO preparation. Fast growing TMT companies are building out…
Unlearning CEO Behaviour
Over drinks at a well-debated seminar on Women in Leadership Roles within Financial Services, Fidelio caught the throw-away line “unlearning CEO behaviour”. We all tend to think of career development…
Aspiring to Excellence (Part II)
The snow has melted. Spring is upon us. Davos has drawn to a close and there is a whiff of optimism in the air. Equity markets have pulled ahead since…
Climbing the Beanstalk of Prosperity (Part I)
As the pantomime season draws to a close, in this Edition of Overture Fidelio considers what are the “magic beans” which will grow into the Beanstalk of Prosperity in 2013.…