All Marketing articles http://www.paconsulting.com/rss/management-consulting/marketing.rss Surviving and thriving in the economic crisis: a handbook for corporate leaders http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-economic-crisis-a-handbook-for-corporate-leaders/ 509 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:23:05 GMT 20110330102305 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:02:55 GMT 20090526180255 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:23:05 GMT 2011033010102305 Liam Brewer has already embarked on the kind of restructuring that lies ahead for much of European industry this year. The managing director of Cargocare, a Dublin-based haulage company, has reduced his staff from 32 to 22 in recent months. He has also changed its business model, cutting prices in return for a reduced frequency of service. http://www.paconsulting.com/introducing-pas-media-site/highlighting-pas-expertise-in-the-media/articles-quoting-pa-experts/financial-times-as-europe-cuts-lean-germany-may-be-spared-the-worst-30-january-2009/ 1112 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090130000000 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:58:24 GMT 20090609155824 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:55:16 GMT 200907071425516 Stock markets and business confidence have collapsed. Many of the worlds banks are technically insolvent. No one in management today has experience of working through such a crisis, and no one in government or academia has a grasp of how deep and how long the recession will be. http://www.paconsulting.com/introducing-pas-media-site/highlighting-pas-expertise-in-the-media/opinion-pieces-by-pas-experts/the-times-bipolar-recession-will-offer-opportunities-to-those-who-see-them-10-february-2009/ 1216 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090210000000 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:05:45 GMT 20090610160545 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:38:27 GMT 200907111973827 The Financial Times asked Steve Frobisher the question: "Many struggling businesses will be on the hunt for buyers during the next few months. For a lucky few with good turnround skills, such bargain businesses may turn into lucrative opportunities. But with so many business owners desperate to sell, how can you tell whether you are about to get a good deal or a turkey?" http://www.paconsulting.com/introducing-pas-media-site/highlighting-pas-expertise-in-the-media/opinion-pieces-by-pas-experts/financial-times-judgment-call-in-search-of-bargain-businesses-15-april-2009/ 1244 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090415000000 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:15:03 GMT 20090610191503 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:34:03 GMT 2009070910103403 This well-received leadership guide explores the challenges a CEO may face at every stage, from the first 100 days through to their final departure. It combines invaluable insights from some of the most successful CEOs in North America and Northern Europe with the authors extensive knowledge and experience. The result: a complete programme to achieving peak corporate and individual performance. http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/the-complete-ceo/ 1294 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:37:18 GMT 20090917093718 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:58:44 GMT 20090611145844 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:37:18 GMT 200909170993718 media company facing a number of strategic and operational challenges, including declining revenue and margin, increasing customer churn, and the need to migrate customers from a declining market to a growth market. http://www.paconsulting.com/our-experience/media-company/ 2288 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:08:28 GMT 20090721100828 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:56:23 GMT 20090630165623 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:08:27 GMT 2009072110100827 Managing change means managing reality http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/managing-change-means-managing-reality/ 3439 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:43:57 GMT 20100917094357 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:18:58 GMT 20090805161858 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:43:57 GMT 201009170994357 Has your organisation design taken a pounding in the name of surviving the current economic climate? http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/has-your-organisation-design-taken-a-pounding-in-the-name-of-surviving-the-current-economic-climate/ 3540 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:24:20 GMT 20100910132420 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:10:06 GMT 20090806121006 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:24:20 GMT 201009101312420 Should HR Outsourcing be part of your recovery strategy? http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/should-hr-outsourcing-be-part-of-your-recovery-strategy/ 3553 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:45:30 GMT 20100917094530 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:36:07 GMT 20090806163607 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:45:30 GMT 201009170994530 Talent management part of your survival strategy? http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/talent-management-part-of-your-survival-strategy/ 3555 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:01:41 GMT 20101020100141 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:47:37 GMT 20090806164737 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:01:41 GMT 2010102010100141 Organising to innovate innovation must be social http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/organising-to-innovate-innovation-must-be-social/ 4243 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:49:43 GMT 20100917094943 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:35:48 GMT 20090828093548 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:49:43 GMT 201009170994943 Change - managing the human side http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/change-managing-the-human-side/ 4244 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:42:44 GMT 20100929144244 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:43:34 GMT 20090828094334 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:42:44 GMT 201009291424244 How companies maximise talent four case studies http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/how-companies-maximise-talent-four-case-studies/ 4246 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:47:41 GMT 20100917094741 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:55:57 GMT 20090828095557 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:47:41 GMT 201009170994741 How to get what you really want from HR outsourcing http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/how-to-get-what-you-really-want-from-hr-outsourcing/ 4247 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:48:42 GMT 20100917094842 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:00 GMT 20090828102400 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:48:42 GMT 201009170994842 Your organisation is probably adept at planning and organising change programmes, but are you able to release change that is, to engage your people with it? Some creativity is needed here, but there are tools and techniques to help win people over, and to make sure that the effects of the change will be permanent. http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/engaging-employees-to-release-lasting-change/ 4481 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:48:11 GMT 20100917094811 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:34:28 GMT 20090911143428 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:48:11 GMT 201009170994811 In times like these you need to make the most of the talent that youve got and contrary to expectations, retention is still an issue. Talent management techniques need to be quick, flexible and affordable. We point out some approaches that are tipped to work even in a recession, and offer some hints on dealing with potential obstacles. http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/making-the-most-of-your-talent-in-a-downturn/ 4482 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:50:13 GMT 20100917095013 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:40:36 GMT 20090911144036 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:50:13 GMT 201009170995013 Matrix management is valuable in certain situations, but its more difficult than it looks; significant organisational changes are needed to make it work, otherwise it can cause problems. Before trying it, its advisable to think carefully about whether its the best solution for your situation. http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/matrix-management-is-it-right-for-you/ 4483 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:23:30 GMT 20100910132330 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:00:52 GMT 20090911150052 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:23:30 GMT 201009101312330 Steve Frobisher, head of turnround services at PA Consulting Group, has contributed to a Financial Times article on the outlook for the UK following the financial crisis. Steve commented that the road to recovery will be a long and hard journey. http://www.paconsulting.com/introducing-pas-media-site/highlighting-pas-expertise-in-the-media/articles-quoting-pa-experts/financial-times-practitioners-fear-that-the-worst-may-be-yet-to-come-02-october-2009/ 4864 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091002000000 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:04:34 GMT 20091002160434 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:29:23 GMT 200910021862923 The zombie economy: Marketing Directors must act to secure their customer base http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/marketing-directors-must-act-to-secure-their-customer-base/ 7544 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:34:09 GMT 20110210103409 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:42:18 GMT 20100129134218 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:34:09 GMT 2011021010103409 Making your organisation fit for purpose http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/fit-for-purpose/ 8346 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:37:42 GMT 20101019093742 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:49:29 GMT 20100311134929 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:37:42 GMT 201010190993742