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Recently, my son Calan Williams competed for the third time in the historic 24 Hours of Spa, the largest GT3 race in the world. It is an enormous event, attracting more than 100,000 spectators, with more than 70 cars competing in a gruelling race that runs around the clock. The preparation is equally enormous. Countless hours are spent by the team preparing the car, alongside extensive physical and simulator preparation by the four drivers. This is not limited to the race its

The setting of annual targets, or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a business needs to consider many factors. Simply put KPIs bridge the gap between strategy and operations and should always start with achieving the strategy in mind. Examples of important considerations could be expectations of shareholders in the private sector, funders in the not-for-profit sector or efficiency expectations in the public sector - just to name a few. This piece is not intended to cover a

How often are leaders asked, “What type of leader are you? What is your leadership style?” The answers are usually along the lines of someone who sets the example, is consultative, or empowers their people. Others may describe themselves using more formal terms such as autocratic, democratic, coaching, or visionary. There is definitely value in this. Reflecting on leadership styles can help build awareness of your strengths and weaknesses. Rarely however, does this reflection