Has there ever been a more challenging time to have a seat in the boardroom? Market disruption is more frequent and increasingly impactful, and business strategy needs to be more agile and evolve more quickly in order to seize transformation opportunities. Meanwhile, the pressure from stakeholders and governing bodies to deliver long term value is relentless.

The black swan events of 2020 have accelerated the need for agile behaviour change within workforces. In this interview we present a perspective on what it takes to thrive in an environment which many others find challenging and thoughts about the importance of finding and surrounding oneself with great talent and support needed in ones leadership.

How taking a rounded, hybridised approach to sourcing new leadership skills can help HR deliver the best support to their businesses’ strategic goals.

Just what is the responsibility of the board of directors on their company’s sustainability agenda and how can companies use their sustainability strategy to future-proof their business?

Businesses that are better equipped to embrace the change often have the right leaders, in the right place, at the right time. Not only does strong leadership help tackle current threats and maximise on opportunities but also provides a strong footing for future change. How can you best ensure that you hire the right calibre of leadership for your organisation?

What general leadership lessons can be made from their challenging situation? Alumni talks to Carolina Samuelsson, CEO of Region Halland’s Network of Hospitals, about the challenge of leadership in a time of crisis and the positives that have emerged as a result.

Anna Lindstedt, founder of Ethos International shares her view about the growing pressure on boards to take the risks and rewards around sustainability seriously.

Global MD of Alumni’s Healthcare and Academia practice Frank McKenna, discusses how the pandemic and its aftermath have raised expectations of leaders in the NHS to new heights.

We recently interviewed Gun Nilsson, professional non-executive board director.

Global MD of Alumni’s Healthcare and Academia practice Frank McKenna, discusses how the pandemic and its aftermath have raised expectations of leaders in the NHS to new heights.

An overview of the results of the CEO survey - VD Barometern - with key takeaways that board members should be reflecting on. VD Barometern is an annual survey conducted with input from CEOs in both private and public companies across a wide range of industry sectors in Sweden.

We recently interviewed Per G. Braathen. Chair of Scandic Hotels Group, owner, Chair and CEO of Braganza. Welcome insights into leading organsations in some of the worst hit industry sectors by the pandemic and leading in the face of adversity.

We recently interviewed Sarah McPhee, professional non-executive board director.

Highlights from our annual Spring Summit. We recently hosted a live broadcast featuring top corporate decision makers to share experiences and lessons on the recipe for great leadership.

When an organisation finds itself in a tricky position and needs a hero to save the day - there are two solutions: promote an employee on a temporary basis or hire an external interim consultant. In this article we present the case for taking on an external hire.

With increased competition and greater globalisation, universities are continuing to reflect on whether their commitment to reflecting diversity is delivering tangible results. We spoke with our colleague and inclusion expert Owen Francis about the various initiatives that leaders in higher education are using to meet their diversity challenges.

When an organisation finds itself in a tricky position and needs a hero to save the day - there are two solutions: promote an employee on a temporary basis or hire an external interim consultant. In this article we present the case for taking on an external hire.

We recently interviewed Hélène Barnekow, CEO at Microsoft Sweden.

Alumnis samarbete med Stockholms Stadsmission är ett exempel på en helhetslösning för att möta rekryteringsbehov som förändras i takt med samhällsutvecklingen.

Malin Mella, Consultant and Chartered Psychologist at Alumni, discusses the challenges and best-practice methods for assessing potential in candidates