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Where are our leaders? The battle for top political talent
With trust in our leaders eroding, Harry Wynne-Williams welcomes the new Civic Future initiative and argues that we need to widen the political talent pool.
Should ex-leaders keep out of the spotlight?
In this blog for Audley Intelligence, two members of Audley debate the question: should ex-leaders keep out of the spotlight?
As midterms near, Musk’s takeover spells disaster
As the US midterms enter the final stretch, Lucy Thompson argues that Elon Musk may not be the most responsible custodian of the influential social media platform.
Brazil Elections: Back to the Lula
As Lula stages a comeback, Harri Adams looks at what this razor-tight Presidential election could mean for Brazil.
Rishi Sunak gambles on being the continuity candidate
Chris Wilkins, Audley's CEO and Former Director of Strategy at No 10, argues that continuity over change could be a necessary political gamble for the new Prime Minister.
The British Army - the Best Little Army in The World
‘A hollowed out husk’ - Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton gives his analysis of the British Army at present.
The Ghost of Zhukov
Senior advisor to Audley and former British Army officer, Jamie Lowther Pinkerton provides analyses Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and whether it is, in fact, achieving President Putin’s aims.
From gold to dust? Navigating a new era in UK-Chinese relations
Following the Pacific Future Forum, Lucy Thompson explores the complex picture of the West’s relationship with China.
What does Rishi Sunak’s Budget tell us about Britain?
In Audley’s meeting with Forum, CEO Chris Wilkins, was joined (virtually) by former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon David Gauke, to discuss Rishi Sunak’s recently announced Budget.
Emilia: art instructing life
In this blog, Fiona Johnston writes about Emilia, a play about England’s first published female poet.
The power and perils of the social media ‘community’
Amid the rise of Nextdoor, Lucy Thompson, a Senior Associate at Audley looks at the power and potential of social media
Crucial leadership skills are being forgotten and gender equality is suffering because of it
Audley’s Chairman, Sir Michael Lockett explores the impact the absence of leadership skills could have on gender equality
Let alone Jackie Weaver, no one has authority in a virtual world
In light of the viral Handforth Parish Council video, Audley’s Imogen Beecroft reflects on communications in the virtual world
Nigella Lawson's Cook. Eat. Repeat. is the Christmas tonic we've been waiting for
Audley’s Imogen Beecroft writes about the phenomenon that is Nigella’s pre-Christmas cookery series.
Great power competition or leading from the middle?
Lucy Thompson reflects on the outcomes of the Atlantic Future Forum 2020 and the future of the global order
Why, whatever happens next week, Trump won’t ‘lose’
Chris Wilkins reflects on his experience of the Trump presidency from the inside and the threat he presents to the Democrats
Caring CEOs: do they really and does it matter?
Fiona Johnston argues that we need business leaders who aren’t afraid to show their own vulnerabilities.
What jury service taught me about communications
Managing Partner, Imogen Beecroft writes about her experience of jury service and what it taught her about communications.
International Women’s Day: when it comes to the gender pay gap, are businesses practising what they preach?
When it comes to the gender pay gap and International Women’s Day, are businesses practising what they preach?
#reshuffle shows that you underestimate this Vote Leave government at your peril
In light of the reshuffle, Audley’s Chris Wilkins argues that we cannot underestimate Boris Johnson and his political team.