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In the latest of the evening events at Executive Action designed to stimulate the brain with interesting ideas, ‘If Paintings Had Ears‘ was an illustrated talk on the Government Art Collection by Penny Johnson, CBE. Penny has been Director of the Government Art Collection since 1997. With more than 13,500 works spanning five centuries, the Government [...]

Our Executive Director, Anne Isaacs, reflects on how we can respond successfully to the changes in our lives that affect the way we work, and be flexible enough to make the best of the impermanence that characterises the modern working environment.  

A discussion on how a board can maintain effectiveness through successful succession planning. Led by board dynamics consultant, Mannie Sher, and chaired by Brian Quinn of succession specialists Bvalco.

A series of joint Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) / Executive Action Workshop for prospective non-executive directors in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Date: TBA, May 2011. Venue: Central London.

Executive Action consultant Dr Elizabeth Reddish talks about developing a new programme for clients at an early stage in their careers

Microsoft senior recruiter Jason Pankow’s thoughts on a CV format that infuriates him - forcefully making points that apply equally in the UK  

Executive Action lead researcher Ineka Hall on using LinkedIn for networking and job-hunting

The transcript of a speech given by Executive Action’s Anne Isaacs to WACL (Women in Advertising London), a diverse group of senior women in the communications industry, April 2010.

Executive Action consultant Elizabeth Reddish explores the positive potential of facing up to negative attributes.

Research into accents seems to confirm some very dubious prejudices about intelligence and trustworthiness. Zoë Blake wonders whether this can ever work to your advantage.