Your Voice At The Table #6

How to Stay out of (Legal) Trouble By Bronagh Kennedy So, you have landed your first appointment as a director of a company – Congratulations! But what do you need to know about your legal responsibilities? Ignorance may be bliss, but it has not been a defence since Roman times. What is different? With great […]

Your Voice At The Table

Your Voice at the table: Tech Strategy for the non-technical Board Member By Champa Magesh You’ve earned your seat at the table. Now it’s time to own your voice in technology conversations, even when you’re not the most technical person in the room. Here’s the truth boards need to hear: your operational expertise makes you […]

The Art Of Small Talk – And How To Be A King Of It

The art of small talk – and how to be a king of it By Helen Rumbelow (Courtesy of The Times) The art of small talk — and how to be the king of it 1) Do better than the weather It’s a British tradition to say, “Nice day for it, eh?” in the face […]

Five Lessons on the Advancement of Women in Hospitality

Five Lessons on the Advancement of Women in Hospitality By Ann Elliott A few weeks ago, I was asked to speak to a group of senior women in hospitality about what I’ve learned in my career regarding the advancement of women in our sector. I could probably write a book on the subject (perhaps I […]