3 ways we are helping asset managers grasp the culture ‘nettle’
This time last year we predicted culture would increasingly be seen as a strategic priority by asset managers.…
13 December 2 mins
DE&I: what can we learn from other industries and business functions?
Given that Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) policies and programmes can pose advantages for firms, more initiatives around this topic are being launched in investment management. After spending a lot of time whilst working on the B Corp submission talking with colleagues across departments about internal policies and practices, and exploring what we can do as a business to ensure a high standard of social impact.
25 October 4 mins
From individual failure to team success – the art of failing well
Is failure all bad? Can any good come as a result of failing? We are all fallible, imperfect and, at times, irrational human beings. Failure is part of human DNA; it is inevitable and always a possible outcome whenever we try something new. We mustn’t shy away from being curious, adventurous or taking risks due to the threat of failure, as the learnings or unanticipated benefits it might offer can often make it worthwhile.
12 October 3 mins
Where global messaging and local language converge
In this episode Kirsten Hastings, Head of Content at White Marble (now known as Alpha Agency), is joined by Coredelia Hughes, Regional Vice President at RWS Group, and Lauren Glossop Marketing Consultant at Alpha Agency.
27 September < 1 min
Three inescapable truths for asset managers on culture
In the wake of recent industry scandals, asset managers are reconsidering both their formal governance frameworks and their less formal social contracts in an attempt to reduce risk factors and engender employee and investor trust.
17 August 3 mins
Shaping culture and building behaviour
In this episode Kirsten Hastings, Head of Content at White Marble, is joined by David Lewis, Programme Director at the London Business School and co-creator of the QI Index, and Esther Armstrong, Associate Director at White Marble.
01 August < 1 min
Twink joins Farley Thomas on the Manageable podcast
Our own Twink Field joined Farley Thomas in the latest episode of 'Manageable Conversations', a series intended to…
31 May 2 mins
The Investment Marketing Scoop: Future Talent Pools
Long term initiatives are developing future talent. Low rates of employee engagement, higher demands for workplace flexibility and…
25 April 3 mins
The Investment Marketing Scoop: Measuring CX
As a concept, Customer Experience (CX) is famously woolly and resistant to tangible measurement. However, it's clear that…
18 April 2 mins
The Investment Marketing Scoop: Clear client benefit
Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba and officially the richest man in China, is credited to have said: “Forget about your competitors, just focus on your customers”.
04 April 2 mins