As the world grows more connected and demographics shift, there is an ever-increasing expectation on businesses to demonstrate diversity and inclusiveness, in their workplace, their supply chain, and in how they interact with their end users. Study after study demonstrates that diversity is a good thing, driving creativity and innovation in decision-making, boosting productivity and creating greater opportunities for professional

Cultural Intelligence (sometimes referred to as CQ, short for cultural quotient) is a relatively new concept which has come to the forefront in business management, stemming from academic research at the start of the 2000s by Professors Christopher Earley and Soon Ang. CQ refers to an individual’s (and by extension, an organisation’s) ability to work well in a diverse or

When a new opportunity lands, it is tempting to rush in and start bid writing straight away, as the clock is already ticking. But it’s vital not to start writing too soon, before planning and preparing. Here are 10 things to do before you begin writing your bid or proposal. Qualify the opportunity – if it’s not realistically winnable, don’t

On 31st May, the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review warned of cuts to be made across a range of public services in the country over the next four years. This will likely raise some eyebrows amongst organisations who regularly bid for contracts in the Scottish public sector. Although the Spending Review is not a Budget, it does set out the