As any leader will tell you, especially those working to implement a process of change and transformation, a sound communications strategy is a must. Whilst there are so many plans and processes to put in place during a period of transformation, neglecting communications will only hold up the process. Here we look at some of [...]
The Denholm Group operates in the fields of Shipping, Logistics, Seafoods and Industrial Services. The Group's strategy is to own businesses that operate in a number of different industries, with a view to providing a diversification of risk to our shareholders. Across the UK, the Denholm Group operates from over 50 offices and employ [...]
As a result of the pandemic, organisations and industries around the world discovered that they could adapt much faster than they previously thought when the need arises, with the majority of these adaptations relying heavily on technology to transform everyday processes from in person to virtual. What the rapid transition into lockdown did not allow [...]
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It is well known that one significant impact of the COVID 19 pandemic is the rapid implementation of digital transformation in businesses across the globe. Many organisations have reported that projects that were scheduled to take months or years were implemented within weeks when lockdown was imposed. As the UK and other countries begin to [...]
Last week, Hamilton Forth was delighted to welcome Danielle MacLeod, co-founder of Remarkable Women, to host an interactive session with a number of female leaders from our network. Danielle, who is also an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, teacher, coach and former Customer Service Director of Sky (UK), led participants on a journey to understand the [...]
The Oxford English Dictionary defines emotional intelligence as “The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.” Recent events have created unprecedented levels of change, in our personal and professional lives. For most of us, any type of change can provoke a range of emotions [...]
With the COVID 19 pandemic meaning a transition from bricks and mortar offices to virtual workspaces almost overnight, there can be little doubt there has been an accelerated pace of digital change, an experience reported by many at our virtual networking events. Whilst this accelerated change for many has been a welcome, if challenging, side [...]
With the Government urging businesses to make decisions around furloughed employees, and many organisations looking at significant restructuring, there can be little doubt that large scale unemployment is on the horizon. Whilst it could be argued that the increase in unemployment coupled with reduced economic growth as a result of the pandemic could reduce the [...]
The global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is creating significant challenges for leaders at all levels and organisations of all sizes Hamilton Forth is running a series of virtual networking events, inviting clients to get together online and discuss the challenges currently presented by the COVID-19 crisis, and sharing ideas and best practice as how best [...]