The Academy for Chief Executives : News

The Most Exciting of Times for Business – by Roger Harrop

19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0100

I believe that the times we're in now are some of the most exciting for business – whether you're a new start-up, the largest corporate in the world, or anything in-between!

Copenhagen: Academy Group 7 Retreat Venue 2013 - Recommended!

08 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0100

ACE7 ventured to Copenhagen for their Retreat in 2013, a destination chosen unanimously by the group. We stayed at the striking Radisson Blu Royal Hotel conveniently located in central Copenhagen.

Academy Group 34 - Forthcoming Special Events

07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0100

Join us at our CEO Forum Group meeting… When: 7th February 2013 from 8.45am – 4.45pm. Where: Temperance Works, 2a Ravensdon Street, London SE11 4AR Featuring Guest speaker: Darren Shirlaw on 'Maximising the Value of your Business'.

Why buy my list - by Jo Haigh

29 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100

When selling anything the old adage of emphasising the sizzle, rather than the sausage remains as true as ever.

We all know what a sausage looks like and maybe have a certain idea of what it may cost but what we want to know more about, is that tantalising sound as it goes from sickly pink to golden brown, or if you are like me, the smell of the odd charred corner for extra flavour, to hear the hiss of the fat as the sausage crackles to perfection and the overwhelming sweet smell of the finished product ready to serve with creamy mash?

Board evaluation by Jo Haigh

01 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100

If you are a listed company per the UK corporate governance code, an annual board evaluation is mandatory, unless you can explain why you do not think this is needed. (You had better have a good reason!) Mandatory or not, the value attached to such an exercise if done correctly, is substantial.

'ACE' Triumph for Cosatto Chief Andrew

26 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0100

The Chief Executive of Farnworth specialist baby product company Cosatto is the 2012 recipient of a prestigious business award. Andrew Kluge was named Member of the Year by peers in the Academy for Chief Executives for his inspirational approach to business leadership. He was presented with the coveted Phillip Rousell sculpture to display in his offices throughout the year by Academy Chairman, Peter Hills, who runs the Greater Manchester group. Peter's 20-strong group meets on a monthly basis, offering support for those at the top of their profession who want to push the boundaries still further. The Academy provides peer group learning, practical experts, a network of successful business leaders and expert coaching. Members are guided on a journey – they develop, grow and are inspired to be the best.

Doncaster Based Cleaning Firm wins Top UK Business Award

29 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0100

A Doncaster commercial cleaning company, that dramatically increased its market share by putting a focus on customer service, has earned itself a prestigious UK industry award.

David Hyner's video clips on presentation skills

24 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Academy Speaker, David Hyner, has produced 10 x 3-5min video clips on presentation skills. Links detailed below.

Become An Inspirational Business Communicator - by Communication Speaker, Michael Dodd

22 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs have it. Many other business leaders - whose names we can't recall - don't have it. It's the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and inspirationally. It can make the difference between a positive image and a negative one. It can make the difference between success and failure.

ACE42 Member Develops Low temperature and lean volume cleaning system (LOWTEV)

07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Peter Guttridge, an ACE 42 member since 2007, runs a family engineering company in Spalding, Lincs. Peter's company, Guttridge Ltd, is the leading UK manufacturer of Bulk Powder Handling machinery, they manufacture conveyors and elevators used in most food, animal feed, chemical, biomass and other industries. "In 2007 we decided to make efforts to develop some new intellectual property value in the business, after all one of our main product ranges was invented by Archimedes, so there's not a lot of opportunity to think of anything new or novel there!", says Peter.

Warren House Wins Double in Recent Awards

23 May 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Share our News: Warren House is delighted to announce that we recently won The Time and Leisure Food Award for 'Best Front of House' and we have also been nominated for The South London Business Awards, 'Best Medium Sized Business.'

The Four Basics of Business - any business, by Roger Harrop

24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0100

The more I travel world and meet and work with companies large and small the more convinced I am that the credit crunch and it's consequences over the last two or three three years has been a good thing for business. It has forced organizations out of complacency and highlighted the need to get back to the basics of business – for everybody, no matter your size or sector.