Lack of competence

Earlier this year, a report laid some of the blame for rising stress at the feet of incompetent bosses. Managers’ lack of competence and misplaced confidence in themselves is creating a stressed-out, unfulfilled workforce, according to research from the Chartered...

Talent will out

Businesses across Europe are neglecting talent management, according to research from the Boston Consulting Group and the European Association for People Management. The research found that two-thirds of businesses have no “systematic or strategic approach” to...

Let’s challenge leaders on ethics

Coaches should challenge leaders on ethical issues – this is the response of many of you to research showing Britain’s bosses are perceived to prioritise profits over principles. Less than two-fifths of CEOs place ethics at the heart of business decisions, according...

India links

Although business coaching is seen as costly in India, it’s common practice in India’s booming IT sector – and it’s expected to grow rapidly in other sectors too. Raghavendra Verma reports from New Delhi Business coaching may still be nascent in India, yet talented...