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Most M&A failures are not caused by financial errors but by mismanaged perception, weak private engagement and cultural misunderstanding. Trust, reputation and strategic advisory must sit at the centre of every deal. This article explains why private communications, geopolitical fluency and cultural intelligence are now essential to securing stakeholder confidence and protecting value.
The UK’s 2025 Budget raised taxes to historic highs but failed to reduce regulatory friction or unlock investment. Here is why these risks pose a long-term growth and why the narrative will impact how UK businesses see the benefit of investing.
Why is trust becoming the hardest currency in corporate venture capital? CVCs now differentiate not by cheque size, but by the strategic insight, commercial access and risk expertise they bring to early-stage companies. New data from the State of CVC 2025 report sets out what CVCs and founders must do to build perception, credibility and growth.
The UK Budget 2025, delivered by Rachel Reeves, highlights a deeper issue affecting governments and investors worldwide: confidence is shaped less by policy than by how leaders communicate. When messaging is fragmented or inconsistent, markets assume the worst. In this blog, I explain why narrative discipline now shapes capital flows, valuations and international trust, and outline five strategic steps leaders must take to rebuild confidence.
The Reuters Institute’s new report, Mapping News Creators and Influencers in Social and Video Networks, shows how online creators now shape public opinion. Governments and companies must adapt their reputation strategies to navigate this fast-moving media landscape.
Spain is transforming from a tourism-led economy to a European innovation powerhouse. Learn how its growth, strategy, and global perception are attracting investors, tech leaders, and governments worldwide.
A new study reveals a staggering 38-point gap between CEO concern and crisis preparedness. The root cause? Boards built for a financial era are failing in an age of compounding crises. This isn't just a communication problem, it's a direct threat to profit and valuation. This article exposes why traditional board composition is the core vulnerability and provides a clear blueprint for modernization, including the critical case for appointing a Chief Reputation Officer to safeguard your company's future.
The debate between a growth mindset (scale at all costs) and a venture mindset (build a valuable asset) is a strategic crossroads for founders and investors. But this is a false choice. The ultimate competitive advantage lies in fusing both, using trust as the essential catalyst. This analysis reveals how trust directly accelerates customer acquisition, builds durable company value, and secures higher valuations. Learn the framework that turns reputation into your most powerful growth lever and risk mitigation strategy.
AI is transforming consulting, but leaders still need human judgment and expertise. This is why strategists skilled in perception, reputation, and trust are essential to harness AI that builds confidence that drives growth.
