The experts at The Economist are arguably the best at producing simple, elegant and meaningful charts. But a few years ago, they reviewed some of their own and discovered they’d scored a few own goals with their data visualisation: creating charts that were confusing,...
Dangerous business: how to get risk reports right
Over half of cybersecurity professionals are experiencing more cyber attacks compared with a year ago, according to new research from global professional association ISACA. And it’s not only cyber attacks that business leaders have to worry about. A whole range of...
What your boss doesn’t want from your report
Have you ever been forced to look through someone’s holiday photos? If so, chances are it’s not too long before you start to glaze over (discreetly, of course). Sadly, readers of business reports the world over experience a similar feeling. ‘Why am I even reading...
How to write a job advertisement that inspires the best candidate to apply [with examples]
Writing a good job ad is a fine art – and a trickier task than it can seem on the surface. You want to write something that gets people excited to apply. You'd probably like to make your organisation look and sound good. But ultimately, you want to attract the right...
How to write an effective elevator pitch – and use it in your business [with examples]
Being able to sum up the value you can offer in a succinct and compelling way is one of the most important skills of your professional life. It could be the deciding factor in getting your dream job, winning that next contract or making a connection that means success...