Like many, I am really shocked at the news today that Renault is only to get a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 for their role in fixing last year’s Singapore Grand Prix. All sorts of issues flashed through my mind as I listened to the radio. Nelson Piquet could have been killed by purposely [...]

In communications you have to keep an open mind and keep moving on. The media only want what is new and different. Technology is forcing the pace of change. And in our business we can never afford to dismiss the latest gadget or new ‘thing’. Instead we have to ask why is it appealing and [...]

I hear the actor and comedian, Alan Davies, has a new book out My Favourite People and Me. It made me think about the people who have taught me the most in business, particularly on how to get more from the people I work with. Lesley Parrott, a headmaster who chaired NACC, a national charity [...]

How girlie lunches have changed! I’ve been in London today with about 40 girlfriends and the chatter was not about ‘where have you been on holiday’ but sharing ideas to win tenders! Over the years we have invested a huge amount of time in doing tenders and refined the process. We have a high rate [...]

My daughter started work today. It reminded me of my first day at work when my father gave me a piece of advice as I kissed him goodbye in the morning. “Vix,” he said, “whenever you have to walk anywhere, always hold a piece of paper in your hand. You’ll look important, as if you [...]