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Howard is an experienced coach, consultant and business leader with a specialism in organisational development and high-growth strategy. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he began his career at NatWest before moving into senior roles at the International Thomson Organisation. There, he launched a publishing venture and later co-founded a business in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects. As an Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) Relationship Manager, he supports ambitious Welsh companies to scale...
Want to raise your profile, attract investment or boost team morale? Winning awards can help you do all that and more. But if you want to get on the shortlist, you need to craft a compelling story that stands out, connects with judges, and shows exactly why your business deserves the spotlight. I’ve judged several awards and written many winning entries for my own business and others. Here are my top tips on what works...
Creating a diverse, accessible workplace isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s a proven growth strategy. Inclusive businesses recruit from a wider talent pool, keep hold of great staff, and build a stronger reputation with customers, investors and partners. Why inclusive growth makes business sense As your business grows, you’ll need great people to help you scale. If your recruitment or workplace unintentionally excludes certain groups, you’re limiting your reach and missing out on...
Search behaviour is shifting. Here’s how growth-focused businesses can stay competitive in a digital world powered by AI tools and conversational search. Search engines are no longer just showing links in response to user queries. Google’s AI Overviews, Bing’s Copilot, and ChatGPT with real-time browsing are all designed to give users instant, conversational answers. This means users often get what they need without visiting a website. What this means for growing businesses For growing businesses...