Onwards and Upwards
Emily Bell Emily Bell

Onwards and Upwards

It has been one year since Compose Consulting completed a review and what I term “right-sizing” of Newcastle Airport’s capital governance framework.

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Chaos to Clarity
Emily Bell Emily Bell

Chaos to Clarity

There are stories every year of businesses coming undone due to a lack of governance with the right people expertise involved. Take for example the recently reported demise of the global co-working company We Work. An international success story one day and a failed business the next due, in part, to the lack of appropriate governance.

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Remind Me, Why Am I Here Again?
Emily Bell Emily Bell

Remind Me, Why Am I Here Again?

When you hear the question “Remind me, why am I here again?”, where does your mind go immediately? Is it the meeting you were in this week where you were talked at by the most senior person in the room and your input and others was not sought?

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Strategy — Ingredients for Success
Emily Bell Emily Bell

Strategy — Ingredients for Success

In my view, the word Strategy suffers from overuse, its meaning has been diluted and confused. Yes, the word strategy is part and parcel of business language and yet it is often used incorrectly or simply misunderstood.

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