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: How private equity shapes company culture
Tune into episode two of our podcast to hear Business Doctor Clare Harrall, People Director Joe Regan and Apiary Capital partner Dan Adler delve deeper into the world of private equity. They cover strategies that incentivise and support sustainable leadership teams, along with lived examples that lay the groundwork for successful exits. Gain insights into…
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: Driving successful private equity investments
Private equity done well can really empower a business In this podcast episode, our Business Doctor, Clare Harrall, Joe Regan and Dan Adler, partner at private equity firm Apiary Capital, dive into the crucial role individuals play in driving successful private equity (PE) investments. Together, they examine strategies for aligning people plans with aspirations for private…
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 MOREThe Business Doctor: Business intelligence for growth
As business leaders navigate the shifting market landscape, many must make sense of big data to plan for recovery and growth. The importance of leveraging data has become even more crucial. The move to remote working has forced significant shifts in how businesses conduct their day-to-day operations, interact with their suppliers and customers and how…
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