Author Archives: Stuart Clarke

Using The ‘Voice Of The Customer’ In A Compliant Product Lifecycle

In recent years, financial regulators have shifted their focus from a reactive to a proactive approach. In order to reflect this change in emphasis, companies need to be closer than ever to their customers when designing products; the tighter scrutiny … Continue reading

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Can Leeds become one of the 20 most bike-friendly cities in the world?

On the face of it, Leeds isn’t a great place to cycle. The self-proclaimed ‘motorway city of the seventies’ is still ruled by motorised transport, with large swathes of the city cut off from other parts by motorways, dual carriageways, … Continue reading

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How to network effectively at a conference

Conference season is coming up fast, kicking off with next week’s Buy Yorkshire event at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Are you a seasoned conference veteran who knows how to work the room? Or do you sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed by the … Continue reading

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Don’t hide behind the digital façade: building stronger business relationships in a digital world

Are you too busy in your role to develop your business relationships effectively? The technological revolution was meant to make things easier for us at work, freeing up extra time each day. Instead, we’re bombarded with e-mail and social media … Continue reading

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The Economic Cycle and the Bradley Wiggins Effect

During the summer, it was almost impossible to get away from the stars of British cycling, from Bradley Wiggins becoming the first Brit to win the Tour de France, then winning Olympic gold together with Hoy, Pendleton, Trott, Kenny et … Continue reading

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