The Business Doctor: Unveiling ESG’s critical role in guiding private equity investment choices
ESG and private equity: a transformative symbiosis In today’s business environment, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations increasingly command centre stage in shaping investment decisions. Nowhere is this influence more perceptible than in private equity (PE), a area known for its transformative power and potential to reshape businesses. Indeed, a discernible paradigm shift is unfolding…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: Nurturing leadership for successful private equity exits
Empowering leadership teams to steer successful private equity exits In private equity, having a robust leadership team is instrumental in guiding companies towards successful exits. In this guide, we delve into the strategies that bolster leadership capabilities, the role of an attractive employee value proposition, and the pivotal role of performance matrices in talent management.…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: Unlocking business growth with private equity
Leverage private equity for your business: insights from industry veterans In the ever-changing business world, growth is not just a desire but a necessity for survival. It’s crucial to keep evolving, stay competitive, and expand one’s horizons. One path that can unlock unprecedented growth for businesses is private equity. But how can companies leverage this…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: The people factor in private equity due diligence
Integral role of people assessment An integral part of any private equity (PE) investment process is thoroughly examining the potential venture. Dan Adler of Apiary Capital underscores this fact, stating that due diligence isn’t merely a financial exercise — it extends significantly into people management. Specifically, it’s about gauging the competency and motivation of the…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: Optimising people plans for peak business performance
Unravelling the Talent 360 model Joe Regan, Director at Moore Kingston Smith’s People Advisory team, has innovated a strategy for crafting people plans called the Talent 360 model that optimises people plans for peak business performance. This comprehensive model aligns seamlessly with business objectives, identifying skill gaps and priming businesses for sale by delving into…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: Nurturing team alignment for private equity success
Understanding the human element in private equity investments Any business planning to dip its toe into the private equity waters must grapple with aligning its aspirations with its people plan. Dan Adler, partner at Apiary Capital with two decades of private equity experience, sheds light on the issue in our recent podcast. His advice is…
READ MOREThe Business Doctor: How to drive growth with business intelligence
In difficult market conditions, leveraging your business information is more critical than ever. But data alone isn’t enough. What sets apart the most successful companies is the relevance of their business intelligence and how it’s used for growth. Start with growth in mind Data or information gathered without a purpose is a waste of resources.…
READ MOREWinning the talent war – driving your business forward
Your people should be your biggest asset. But too often, businesses are held back or weakened by recruitment, retention and reward practices that aren’t strategically focussed. With so many competing priorities, how do you turn your talent into a reliable source of growth? How to drive your business forward Get an accurate picture The first…
READ MOREWinning the talent war – adapting to new ways of working
The pandemic has shaken up our workplaces over the past 18 months. Now, as more and more parts of life get back to normal, what’s going to happen to the way people work? And what can you do to use any changes to the advantage of your business? How to adapt to new ways of…
READ MOREDownloadable Talent 360 checklist: optimise your people strategy
It’s a time of change for workplaces across all industries regarding their people strategy. Businesses are grappling with a range of people-related issues and concerns, as covered by our Business Doctor, including: Talent shortages Hybrid and home working Wage growth Increased demand for training Diversity and inclusion But there are opportunities for those who adapt…
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