Contracting Cultures & The Gig Economy
Written by Holtby Turner world today lives in a gig economy. Originally coined to describe platform-based tech companies like Deliveroo and Uber, gigs and short-term contracts are increasingly prevalent in…
Learning At Work – An Evolution
Written by Holtby Turner Bill Gates reads a lot. Twice a year he spends seven days in his secluded cottage for what he calls a “Think Week.” This is a…
Reflections On Leadership
Written by Andrew Davies & Curated by Holtby Turner In a rare interview with Toby Turner, Wates ex Chief Executive Officer Andrew Davies reflects on leadership, and shares with us…
The Great Talent Hunt
Written by Holtby Turner Finding, hiring and holding onto truly great individuals, is in the top three of every CEO’s priority list in real estate and construction. As Brexit make…
Un-Managing Management As A First Time Leader
Written by Holtby Turner The process of becoming a leader is tough, even for those with an innate skill for leading. As the built environment becomes more dynamic, with different…
Why Leadership Development Fails
Written by Toby Turner, Liz Peace CBE & Alan Froggatt Seeing the changes that digital and other transformative forces are bringing to leadership development in real estate, Toby Turner sat…
The Strategy, Systems & Structures Behind Landsec’s Leadership Programme
Written by Sue Greenland Nurturing talent is a key focus for Landsec, with their leadership programme and talent pipeline an integral part of their business. Here the capabilities, behaviours and…
The Transformation Game – Leading Innovation In Real Estate
Written by Holtby Turner In 2017, McKinsey predicted 35% of management tasks could be automated with artificial intelligence – including leadership. Assuming AI will supplant the way we process facts…
Creative Cultures: A Breeding Ground For Contemporary Leaders
Written by Holtby Turner Global shifts, political turmoil, and rapidly changing technologies have put the built environment in a continuous state of flux. No wonder there’s a desperate need for…
Leaders & Managers Are Not The Same Thing (And Why That Matters)
Written by Antony Slumbers There’s an existential problem no one likes to talk about in real estate: really, truly understanding the differences between leadership and management. Leaders and managers are…
