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We’re authors who write about techniques and methods of management.

We appeal directly to anyone with the title ‘manager’, even if that title is implied. So we write for leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs too.

And we write for those in both civil society organisations (like not-for-profits and charities) and for those in private business, industry and firms.

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So refreshing to have a book where all the research and theory of managing people has been distilled down for you and served up in a practical way that can help managers apply this best practice to real situations.
Robbo, HR Manager, Accreditation firm

In the book, regular reflections ask you to consider your own firm and how you might apply that theory. I found those reflections to be thought-provoking and, in many cases, revealing. I will definitely be a better manager having read this book. Highly recommended.
DanB, Manager, Big 4 consulting firm

Devolved decision-making in CSOs

Written 20th July 2026. 4 min read

Devolution is vogue today - at least in politics. For decisions to support local objectives, they should be made at the local level. CSO decision-making should be fully devolved. Learn about the argument for devolved decision-making in CSOs.

You can't pay volunteers

Written 6th June 2026. 5 min read

It’s always been clear that HMRC would class a volunteer who was paid anything whatsoever as an employee and seek to levy taxes. In this case, a volunteer took the MCA to tribunal, claiming they were an employee, thereby scuppering their volunteer status.

The Foundational Logic of Consulting

Written 10th March 2026. 5 min read

Many entrants to the field of management consulting mistake consulting for "giving advice" or "sharing opinions." Management consulting centres on Evidence-Based Management and the Hypothesis-Driven Approach. This is a briefing paper for mentees.

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