Category Archives: Stuart’s World

Is Apple The New NHS?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Stuart Cross

At its best, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) helps millions of people gain access to levels of free healthcare that would be out of reach to many. At its worst, however, the NHS can be a faceless bureaucracy that – under … Continue reading →

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Speaking Testimonial

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at The Business Club in Lincoln. Here’s what Mike Stokes, the chief executive of the Club, had to say about the session. Stuart Cross inspired the members of The Business Club in … Continue reading →

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New Testimonial: Ben Thornton, NIG Limited

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Last year I helped the executive team at NIG Limited, part of the commercial insurance arm of RBS. Here’s what Ben Thornton, Director of Strategy and Commercial Operations, said about my work: “Stuart was able to quickly work with our … Continue reading →

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Moving Into Space

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Stuart Cross

For the past four years I’ve been coaching football for 4-7 year old boys and girls at a local club. As you probably know, children love to have the ball at their feet and hate to be more than a … Continue reading →

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An Elizabethan Lesson In Leadership

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Stuart Cross

I have just finished reading Elizabeth The Queen, a biography of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir. In it she describes the naval battle between the English and the Spanish Armada. England’s victory was a mixture of luck – the weather … Continue reading →

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New Testimonial – Andy Ferguson, Managing Director, Boots Opticians

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Stuart Cross

For the past few months I have been working with Andy Ferguson, Managing Director of Boots Opticians, the UK’s second largest optician chain. Together with executive team Andy had already developed a top-line strategy, but wanted to flesh out the … Continue reading →

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Tweets Of The Year, 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Stuart Cross

Here are my top 12 tweets of 2010 – as voted for by…… me! You can follow me and see all my tweets at @stuart_cross. See you there! Many companies fail because they’re great, not bad, at what they do … Continue reading →

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Driving Small Business Growth In 2011

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Stuart Cross

In 2011 I will be offering new services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. As part of my initial marketing I ran a half-day strategy workshop for Lincoln-based business support group, Blinc. Here is what Tim Sayers, Blinc’s director, said … Continue reading →

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Does My Strategy Look Big In This?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Stuart Cross

When I want a new shirt or suit I go to my favourite shop, try on a couple of items, and buy one of them. When my wife wants a new skirt or outfit she starts by spending a couple … Continue reading →

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Helping Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs Deliver Dramatic Growth

Posted on November 16, 2010 by kc

Up until recently I have focused solely on working with larger corporate clients, helping the likes of Alliance Boots, Avon Cosmetics, Nectar and PricewaterhouseCoopers develop and deliver powerful strategies for dramatic growth. I will continue to work with these large, … Continue reading →

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