More From Stefan Stern
David Cameron's £9m taxpayer-funded EU referendum leaflets: A review
Cameron is right that remaining in the EU will protect jobs, provide security and strengthen the UK's economy.
Apr 14, 2016
EU Referendum: Enough of the threats - give us some positive reasons for voting either way
Both camps are persuaded by the election strategists' orthodoxy, which says that fear and negativity work.
Mar 29, 2016
Budget 2016: If George Osborne really cares about national debt, tax avoidance must be a priority
Instead of escapology businesses should be thinking about positive contributions they could make to the world.
Mar 14, 2016
If you want to convince us on the EU Cameron, make sure you take part in the BBC debates
Both sides are offering their own version of Project Fear - neither has a positive case for leaving or staying.
Feb 24, 2016
Supermarkets are starting to take responsibility for wasted food - now it's our turn
The UK dumps 14 million tonnes of food a year (twice the EU average), half of which comes from households.
Feb 09, 2016
Google tax avoidance and George Osborne's Soviet-style 'victory'
Why are we rushing to make life so much fiscally easier for profitable multinational businesses?
Jan 26, 2016
The only way out of business stagnation is to make and sell things of higher value
There is a high-skill route to better productivity, higher wages and stronger and sustainable domestic demand.
Jan 13, 2016
UK floods: Crises are often foreseeable, so why do leaders ignore the facts that could avert them?
Some organisations suffer from wilful blindness – they choose not to recognise something embarrassing, to their cost.
Dec 29, 2015
Is the concept of having a 'career' over for good?
Employers can't be relied on in the same way as in the past but loyalty still has a value.
Dec 17, 2015
It might sound obvious, but for companies to grow they need to focus on customers and listen to employees
The goal of profitability alone is not enough of a spur to intelligent colleagues.
Dec 02, 2015
The battle of 'wounded foot': Reflections on the Paris attacks at the National Gallery
In light of the recent Paris attacks, our elected leaders could learn a lot from the art of the past
Nov 17, 2015
Re: work – Can Google's management rules make your office a happier place?
Google has launched a new platform to help businesses cultivate a happy working environment
Nov 04, 2015
Stefan Stern: England forgot amateur spirit in bid to be professional for doomed Rugby World Cup
Preparation was key for England's world cup bid but they forgot spontaneity is an important component.
Oct 20, 2015
Stefan Stern: Forget the hairdryer, Sir Alex Ferguson led Manchester United with persistence
Ferguson had plenty of tools in his management box, as United can attest to.
Oct 07, 2015
Stefan Stern: Fear and loathing in finance lurks behind the sparkling glass towers of banking
A Dutch journalist has gone behind the scenes to look at the banking industry and the results aren't pretty.
Sep 23, 2015
Stefan Stern: David Cameron is failing as a leader because he is a follower
Leaders need to have a purpose but some are clearly lacking in that department.
Sep 09, 2015
Stefan Stern: Amazon employees find themselves at the mercy of big data
Recent New York Times expose on management practices at Jeff Bezos' internet giant should worry us all.
Aug 26, 2015
Stefan Stern: Beirut Digital District is a shining light in a city under piles of rubbish
Lebanon may be struggling with numerous issues but its tech hub is working wonders.
Aug 12, 2015
Stefan Stern: Want to know the secret of success in the workplace? Know your limitations
Disney film Inside Out may dabble in post-Freudian psychology but provides an insight into understanding flaws.
Jul 29, 2015
Stefan Stern: Calm down Barclays, 'boring banking' is the way to financial success
Long-term thinking doesn't seem to be on the agenda at Barclays but it needs to be if it wants to succeed.
Jul 15, 2015
Stefan Stern: Britain's got talent and employers must realise the value of their workforces
Liz Kendall rightfully talks of the UK becoming 'world class at creating low-paid jobs'.
Jul 01, 2015
Stefan Stern: Money to be made in the 'age of digital' as Accenture and McKinsey lead the charge
In 2010, Osborne spoke of not using management consultants but quickly realised they were a necessity.
Jun 17, 2015
Stefan Stern: Alexis Tsipras must be allowed to stop Greece from suffering under mountain of debt
Europe's leaders should look at themselves and consider who lent Greece the money in the first place.
Jun 03, 2015
Stefan Stern: Strong leaders have the guts to speak out like JCB boss Graeme MacDonald on Brexit
Business leaders need to avoid PR advisers and worries about brand damage to show leadership.
May 20, 2015
Stefan Stern: Forget election confusion and 'don't ignore intuition when taking decisions'
Making the right decisions can be a tricky affair but certain components can make the process easier.
May 06, 2015
Stefan Stern: Tory letter U-turn shows Duncan Bannatyne and co must read the small print
Despite 100 business leaders signing a letter to support the Tories, a few have distanced themselves from it.
Apr 22, 2015
Stefan Stern: Britain will never prosper if we don't break the low pay low productivity cycle
We have to address our dismal productivity as a nation if the economy is to improve.
Apr 08, 2015
Stefan Stern: Forget the rise of the robots, human beings are the world's killer app
It may appear robots are taking over but with some job opportunities disappearing, new ones are emerging.
Mar 25, 2015
Stefan Stern: Leaders must resonate with their followers like 'storyteller-in-chief' Barack Obama
Obama and Bill Clinton understand the importance of telling stories with content and meaning.
Mar 11, 2015
Stefan Stern: Actions of HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver show we must reject heroic leadership
While leaders must set a good example, they should not be regarded as heroes at their companies and beyond.
Feb 25, 2015
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