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Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Empathy
Empathy is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a core leadership competency. In a world shaped by hybrid work, mental health awareness, and rapid change, empathy enables leaders to build trust, strengthen culture, and unlock performance.
Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Empathy
Empathy is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a core leadership competency. In a world shaped by hybrid work, mental health awareness, and rapid change, empathy enables leaders to build trust, strengthen culture, and unlock performance.
Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Curiosity
Curiosity has become a vital leadership competency in an age of rapid change. Far from being passive, it fuels learning, innovation, and agility—enabling leaders to adapt and thrive in uncertain environments.
Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Curiosity
Curiosity has become a vital leadership competency in an age of rapid change. Far from being passive, it fuels learning, innovation, and agility—enabling leaders to adapt and thrive in uncertain environments.
Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Resilience
Resilience has become the standout leadership competency of recent years. In a world defined by “permacrisis” - from pandemics to geopolitical shocks, true resilience is more than survival. It is the ability to adapt, stay focused, and keep moving forward.
Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards - Resilience
Resilience has become the standout leadership competency of recent years. In a world defined by “permacrisis” - from pandemics to geopolitical shocks, true resilience is more than survival. It is the ability to adapt, stay focused, and keep moving forward.
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The Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards
SMEs today face challenges and opportunities unlike those of the past. Technology, hybrid working and shifting workforce expectations have reshaped how businesses grow and how leaders must perform. At Pratap Executive, we have seen first-hand that success now depends not just on strategy and structure, but on modern leadership competencies. This review explores the skills shaping growth leadership today and how boards can ensure they have the right people for the future.
The Six Competencies that Power Growth Boards
SMEs today face challenges and opportunities unlike those of the past. Technology, hybrid working and shifting workforce expectations have reshaped how businesses grow and how leaders must perform. At Pratap Executive, we have seen first-hand that success now depends not just on strategy and structure, but on modern leadership competencies. This review explores the skills shaping growth leadership today and how boards can ensure they have the right people for the future.
East Midlands M&A Market: Q2 2025 Highlights & Insights
The East Midlands M&A market saw renewed momentum in Q2 2025, with strong deal activity and rising demand for CFO talent. In this update, Euan Begbie highlights key transactions, market trends, and what they mean for finance leaders navigating change.
East Midlands M&A Market: Q2 2025 Highlights & Insights
The East Midlands M&A market saw renewed momentum in Q2 2025, with strong deal activity and rising demand for CFO talent. In this update, Euan Begbie highlights key transactions, market trends, and what they mean for finance leaders navigating change.
From Stability to Strategy: The New Face of Leadership
Leadership is shifting across South Yorkshire and East Riding-often in places you would not expect. From HR to IT to Sales, businesses are quietly rebalancing their senior teams. Here is what the latest data reveals about where change is happening and why it matters.
From Stability to Strategy: The New Face of Leadership
Leadership is shifting across South Yorkshire and East Riding-often in places you would not expect. From HR to IT to Sales, businesses are quietly rebalancing their senior teams. Here is what the latest data reveals about where change is happening and why it matters.
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The Evolution of HR: From Support Function to Strategic Powerhouse
HR has evolved from a support function to a strategic force in business. In this edition of our Evolution of HR series, Stephanie McGinty shares insights from her journey, highlighting how HR is shaping culture, driving agility, and influencing commercial success.
The Evolution of HR: From Support Function to Strategic Powerhouse
HR has evolved from a support function to a strategic force in business. In this edition of our Evolution of HR series, Stephanie McGinty shares insights from her journey, highlighting how HR is shaping culture, driving agility, and influencing commercial success.
Executive Search, Evolved: A Full-Service Solution for Every Employer
Modern businesses require more than just filling roles—they need a recruitment partner that understands their goals, culture, and long-term strategy. This article explores how Pratap Executive delivers a full-service approach to talent acquisition, combining deep expertise, strategic insight, and end-to-end support to help companies build strong, sustainable teams.
Executive Search, Evolved: A Full-Service Solution for Every Employer
Modern businesses require more than just filling roles—they need a recruitment partner that understands their goals, culture, and long-term strategy. This article explores how Pratap Executive delivers a full-service approach to talent acquisition, combining deep expertise, strategic insight, and end-to-end support to help companies build strong, sustainable teams.
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Huddersfield: Yorkshire’s Dynamic Business Growth Powerhouse
Huddersfield is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most dynamic business hubs. With rapid growth in green tech, creative industries, and strategic investment, the town is evolving beyond its industrial roots and offering exciting opportunities for business growth. In this article, we explore the data, developments, and drivers behind Huddersfield’s rising status as a powerhouse for innovation and enterprise.
Huddersfield: Yorkshire’s Dynamic Business Growth Powerhouse
Huddersfield is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most dynamic business hubs. With rapid growth in green tech, creative industries, and strategic investment, the town is evolving beyond its industrial roots and offering exciting opportunities for business growth. In this article, we explore the data, developments, and drivers behind Huddersfield’s rising status as a powerhouse for innovation and enterprise.
Five Generations. One Workplace. Unlimited Possibility?
For the first time, five generations are working together in the same workplace-each bringing distinct values, expectations, and communication styles. This generational diversity presents not just a challenge but a unique opportunity for organisations to foster innovation, build inclusive cultures, and strengthen collaboration across age groups.
Five Generations. One Workplace. Unlimited Possibility?
For the first time, five generations are working together in the same workplace-each bringing distinct values, expectations, and communication styles. This generational diversity presents not just a challenge but a unique opportunity for organisations to foster innovation, build inclusive cultures, and strengthen collaboration across age groups.
Beyond the First Raise: Building Businesses That Scale
As South Yorkshire’s startup ecosystem continues to mature, a new challenge is emerging for ambitious founders: scaling. This article explores the critical shift from early traction to sustainable growth, highlighting the strategic support, leadership, and infrastructure needed to build businesses that thrive beyond the first raise.
Beyond the First Raise: Building Businesses That Scale
As South Yorkshire’s startup ecosystem continues to mature, a new challenge is emerging for ambitious founders: scaling. This article explores the critical shift from early traction to sustainable growth, highlighting the strategic support, leadership, and infrastructure needed to build businesses that thrive beyond the first raise.
CFO Network Quarterly Update – June 2025
The latest data for CFO and Finance Director appointments across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
CFO Network Quarterly Update – June 2025
The latest data for CFO and Finance Director appointments across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
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