CONTENTS VOLUME 73 ISSUE 2 7


The Star Wars economy Feel the fi nancial force of the British fi lm and TV industry


8 Everyone’s talking about… climate change Leaders discuss what action businesses should be taking


11 A trend-spotter’s guide Our resident futurist, Will Higham, shares some of his trade secrets


15 Jonathan Geldart


“Aspire to be bold in this fast-changing landscape,” writes the IoD’s new DG


28 Model leaders


Nancy Astor and Chartered Director Nick Sturge


36 Search-engine optimisation How to protect your fi rm’s precious website ranking as the voice-search revolution rips up the rule book


40 Human rights


Carum Basra, IoD policy adviser on corporate governance, discusses companies’ supply-chain risks and responsibilities


42 Board evaluation The IoD’s Information


and Advisory Service offers its best-practice guide


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61 Distilled wisdom The smart fi rms embracing the alcohol-free revolution


62 New ways of working How to become a great coach. Plus: tips for sharpening your memory


65 Toolbox


Healthy breakfasts for busy business leaders. Plus: win a luxury stay in Cornwall


66 Shafi Ahmed


The leading surgeon, teacher and futurist reveals a few of his inspirations


director.co.uk 5 56 Policy


“Businesses’ preparations haven’t all been wasted by the latest Brexit delay,” writes Allie Renison


58 Diary dates


A selection of upcoming courses and regional events


60 The conversation Your latest emails, blogs and social media posts


17 Lady Nicola Mendelsohn Facebook’s vice-president for EMEA sets out a 12-point plan to make your fi rm more inclusive – and profi table


24 Ask the execs


Our panel advises a member on how she can develop her two ventures simultaneously


26 Malcolm Cannon


The director of IoD Scotland shares his leadership lessons


31 Spotlight on Switzerland Local experts advise on how to do business in this high- potential non-EU market


45 The IoD Director of the Year Awards 2019 Hear from every one of this year’s winning fi nalists


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