Cranfield Executive Development Blog

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 21, 2025

“The Cranfield brand is a powerful quality-assurance and risk-reduction stamp for organisations.”

Victoria Coxen reflects on how attending the Cranfield Non-Executive Director Programme has helped her drive wide-ranging...

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Tags: non-executive director, article, TNEDP

“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 10, 2025

“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

Derek McGlashan shares how attending The Non-Executive Director Programme enhanced his confidence in applying for and holding...

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Tags: non-executive director, article, TNEDP

“I have more confidence in my own ability, and I believe in myself more.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 9, 2025

“I have more confidence in my own ability, and I believe in myself more.”

Jackie Martin shares her experiences of the High Performance Leadership programme.

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Tags: leadership, article, HPL

Negotiation Strategy Series: 4 Exchanging concessions and making agreements

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On July 9, 2025

Negotiation Strategy Series: 4 Exchanging concessions and making agreements

10 strategies for successfully closing negotiations.

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Tags: strategic negotiations, article, SNP

Negotiation Strategy Series: 3 Navigating the ‘mind-field’

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On July 9, 2025

Negotiation Strategy Series: 3 Navigating the ‘mind-field’

10 cognitive biases that impact negotiation effectiveness.

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Tags: strategic negotiations, article, SNP

Negotiation Strategy Series: 2 Building trust and managing emotions

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On July 9, 2025

Negotiation Strategy Series: 2 Building trust and managing emotions

10 essential engagement strategies.

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Tags: strategic negotiations, article, SNP

Negotiation Strategy Series: 1 Planning and preparation

By Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas On July 9, 2025

Negotiation Strategy Series: 1 Planning and preparation

10 steps to set yourself up for successful negotiations.

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Tags: strategic negotiations, article, SNP

The Rise of the ‘Accidental Leader’: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (Until It Is)

By Dr Paul Hughes On May 1, 2025

The Rise of the ‘Accidental Leader’: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (Until It Is)

Workplace practices are fuelling a dramatic growth in people being promoted into leadership roles without the preparation they...

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Tags: leadership, LPE

Six corporate finance principles for business success

By Professor Ruth Bender On March 13, 2025

Six corporate finance principles for business success

Most business finance is not particularly complicated, it's just a matter of knowing the language, and understanding some key...

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Tags: boardroom finance, finance, article,

The Behavioural Compass: Choosing the right negotiation approach

By Professor Javier Marcos and Alistair White On March 12, 2025

The Behavioural Compass: Choosing the right negotiation approach

Why there is no one best way to negotiate.

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Tags: strategic negotiations, article, SNP

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