by Kate Mercer | Sep 7, 2025 | Leadership
September has that familiar “back-to-school” feeling. After a summer break, many of us return to work with new energy, sharper ideas, and a sense of possibility. But the question is, why does it take stepping away to feel refreshed and creative again? For many...
by Kate Mercer | Feb 3, 2025 | Leadership
In the middle, between ‘start-up’ and ‘corporation’, there is another type of business – the second generation ‘scale-up’ organisations. In the UK, these ‘Small to Medium-sized Enterprises’ form more than 99% of all businesses and employ over 12 million people. Your...
by Kate Mercer | Jun 27, 2020 | Organisation Culture
Covid-19 has pitched businesses into a situation where all the rules have changed. Instead of moving forwards through the business growth cycle, you might now be in danger of lurching backwards. As a leader, it’s up to you not only to recognise...
by Kate Mercer | Mar 14, 2017 | Organisation Culture
When you start a new business you will need to do almost everything. This means you will need to roll up your sleeves and take a very hands-on approach. You will be working IN your business. However, if you want to grow your business, you will need to pass on the...
