by Stuart Cross | Nov 14, 2017 | Growth, Innovation, Leadership, Speed and Pace, Strategy, Stuart's World
Last week I ran one of my periodic “Big Breakfast” meetings in London. The topic was “How Failure Can Accelerate Growth”. A dozen business leaders attended, from companies with revenues ranging from around £5 million to £50 billion, and Tim Wright, the CEO of NPW...
by Stuart Cross | Oct 3, 2017 | Growth, Influencing, Stuart's World
We moved into our new house five months ago. The day after we moved in, when there were still boxes on the driveway, I heard a knock at the door. A man, who introduced himself as Shane, told me that he ran a plant nursery and was delivering locally. He then asked,...
by Stuart Cross | Sep 18, 2017 | Announcements, Growth, Innovation, Leadership, Stuart's World
I have four seats left at my upcoming ‘Big Breakfast’ meeting in central London on Thursday, 9 November, 7.30-9.30 am. The topic is ‘How Failure Can Help Accelerate Growth’ and we will be joined by Tim Wright. Tim is the CEO of NPW Limited, a fast-growing and highly...
by Stuart Cross | Sep 13, 2017 | Strategy, Stuart's World
I’m more than delighted to share with you a new service I’ve been developing. The Strategy Powerhouse is the antidote to dry, stilted, budget-driven, consultant-led and ineffectual strategy initiatives. I have used my 20+ years experience of developing and...
by Stuart Cross | Nov 24, 2016 | Performance Improvement, Speed and Pace, Stuart's World
A few years ago, I was persuaded by some friends to cycle the Coast-to-Coast route across England, from Morecambe to Bridlington. So, although not a dedicated cyclist, I bought the bike, the shoes and the lycra outfits and spent some time on my local country roads...
by Stuart Cross | May 13, 2016 | Performance Improvement, Stuart's World
I have recently sent out copies of my new book, First & Fast, to people who had signed up for a free copy. I attached a ‘large letter’ first class stamp to each package. It turns out the stamp was the incorrect postage – I needed to pay a higher rate because of...
by Stuart Cross | Apr 26, 2016 | Announcements, Speed and Pace, Strategy, Stuart's World
In case you’ve missed them, I have recently had these articles published: Chief Executive – How Fast-Paced Leaders Build High-Speed Companies – read it here The CEO Magazine – 7 Ways To Transform Your Organization’s Speed and Agility – read it here Strategy...
by Stuart Cross | Apr 26, 2016 | Announcements, Stuart's World
I’m delighted to announce that Morgan Cross Consulting has partnered with SportsAid for a second year to provide support to three of the UK’s most promising young sports stars: Eleanor Baldwin – a 16-year old swimmer; Niamh Emerson – a 16-year old heptathlete; and...
by Stuart Cross | Aug 24, 2015 | Leadership, Stuart's World
We’ve just returned from a family holiday in Ibiza. We have some friends who live there and work in the nightclub industry. One evening – which turned into morning! – they took us to some clubs. At one club my wife and I were invited onto the DJ booth, effectively a...
by Stuart Cross | Jun 25, 2015 | Announcements, Stuart's World
I’m delighted to announce that Morgan Cross Consulting has partnered with SportsAid to provide support to the next generation of Team GB’s sports stars. You can find out more about the five young athletes we are supporting here –...
by Stuart Cross | May 21, 2015 | Growth, Innovation, Leadership, Strategy, Stuart's World
A few weeks ago I spoke to the leadership team of one of my retail clients about what creates a high-growth business. Here, very briefly, are the 7 lessons I shared: Willing to be first. Most successful businesses are generally the first to successfully exploit new...
by Stuart Cross | Feb 10, 2015 | Growth, Leadership, Speed and Pace, Strategy, Stuart's World
As part of the research for the new book I’m writing, I recently met with Richard Baker, the former CEO of Boots the Chemists and now the Chairman of Whitbread plc and DFS Limited. Richard talked about the importance of strategic focus – concentrating your efforts and...
by Stuart Cross | Dec 10, 2014 | Announcements, Growth, Simplicity, Strategy, Stuart's World
Situation In 2011 the executive team at Topps Tiles plc were looking to refresh and strengthen their strategy and identify new avenues for sustainable growth Our role Since 2011 Morgan Cross Consulting has worked with the executive team to Identify and embed a clear,...
by Stuart Cross | Sep 23, 2014 | Announcements, Leadership, Stuart's World
I have been working with Andrew Trofimowicz, an executive director at the UK’s biggest sofa company, DFS, over the past few months. Here’s what Andrew said about the experience: “Stuart’s unique combination of understanding how large organisation’s work, his ability...
by Stuart Cross | Jun 17, 2014 | Strategy, Stuart's World
Developing a strategy for your business needn’t take months of effort and result in 100-page documents. You can develop and refine your business strategy through brief, focused discussions and the use of some simple tools. At a recent meeting of the Family...
by Stuart Cross | Feb 2, 2014 | Speed and Pace, Stuart's World
My new article is now available on the Process Excellence Network website – just click here. (c) 2014. All rights...
by Stuart Cross | Jan 6, 2014 | Strategy, Stuart's World
This week I’m working in the US, but have also – you’ll be pleased to hear – found time for some rest and relaxation. Last night, for example, I watched one of the NFL play-off games, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. I don’t know...
by Stuart Cross | Jan 2, 2014 | Announcements, Stuart's World
Client Challenge Masco UK Window Group, a leader in the PVC windows and doors market, was looking to develop a new and refreshed strategy for profitable growth, following a period of incremental improvement Wayne Devine, the Managing Director, also wanted to increase...
by Stuart Cross | Oct 28, 2013 | Announcements, Stuart's World
I have recently committed to writing a new book for publication in 2014. I can’t reveal the title, but the focus will be on how companies can outpace their competitors and lead their markets through speed. Global Professional Publishing will publish the book, as they...
by Stuart Cross | Sep 12, 2013 | Performance Improvement, Stuart's World
Last weekend, together with a group of friends, I cycled The Way Of The Roses, a 170-mile journey from Morecambe (my home town) to Bridlington. Although I’d decided to stay with my parents for the night, I went with the group for something to eat in a local pub before...
