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Education for directors is important. Directors play a critical role in overseeing the operations and strategic direction of an organisation. Their decisions can have a significant impact on the success or failure of the company. Given their importance, it is imperative that directors have the necessary education and training to carry out their responsibilities effectively. […]

Appalling customer service is more prevalent than ever. Before the pandemic, companies would use customer service as a way to gain competitive advantage but sadly we are now so frequently confronted by widespread awful service. The corporate companies we were once so proud of, seem now to be hiding behind Covid to mask a ‘couldn’t […]

Multi-Academy Trust Finance Manager Job Description – with expertise in securing funds for primary schools INTRODUCTION The Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in financial management and have excellent knowledge of the funding structures of Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) primary schools and […]

Promoting fitness in the workplace is important for the overall well-being of employees and can have numerous benefits, including increased productivity, improved morale, and reduced healthcare costs. Michael Tait suggests some strategies to promote fitness in the workplace: Provide Access to Exercise Facilities Consider providing on-site fitness facilities or subsidising gym memberships for employees. This […]

Independent chairman definition – An independent chairman is a person leading the board of directors of a company or organisation and who is not affiliated with the company in any way. In other words, an independent chairman is not an employee of the company, does not have any financial or personal ties to the company, […]

The key roles of Chairman and CEO are vital for any company. Unfortunately, confusion between these roles can arise, causing various difficulties. This lack of clarity may not only result in relationship issues between non-executive directors and executives but can also lead to problems impacting decision-making and overall company performance.           […]

What is Private Equity? Michael Tait explains: Private equity (PE) firms invest in growth opportunity private companies. In return they acquire substantial ownership stakes in the company. within 3 to 5 years they seek to exit thier investment for a profit. Throughout this duration, PE investors play an active role in influencing the companies they […]

Michael Tait has conducted 18 assignments over a 23 year period, as CEO, chairman or Executive Chairman for private equity backed companies: 23.5 DEGREES (LARGEST STARBUCKS FRANCHISE) – CHAIRMAN 23.5 Degrees is now the premier franchise operator of over 100 Starbucks coffee retail stores backed by Connection Capital. Michael entered the business at 12 loss […]

Michael Tait shares his views on the role of company chairman.

Mike Tait shares some aspects of his approach to keeping investors engaged and onside….