February 2008
Eastern promise
If further evidence of the global shift in economic power were needed, then surely Gordon Brown’s recent charm offensive in China and India is conclusive proof. Courting two of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets, the PM announced his belief that these ‘emerging markets’ presented British business with ‘huge opportunity’. Others, however, are less enthusiastic. This month’s cover story weighs up the real worldwide ramifications of this unrivalled growth.
Also this issue, we look at the trend for outsourcing and meet ILM’s new chief executive Penny de Valk, herself a New Zealander and proof of the growing globalisation of today’s workforce. Don’t forget, Edge online is exclusively for ILM members so have your username and password handy…
Features
Countries like India and China are tipped to become the world’s super economies in the next 20 years. But is the rapid growth of these Newly Industrialised Countries sustainable and do they represent a threat to the more established Western markets?
Penny de Valk is passionate about people. From her first job as a probation officer to her role as champion for work-life balance, she’s always been clear about the role human capital has to play in commerce. Edge meets the woman at the head of ILM
If you'd driven your company to near bankruptcy, you'd be expect a P45 to follow. Yet, all too often, the price of corporate failure in the UK is a warm handshake and an enormous payoff. Why do those in power seem so reluctant to take responsibility?
Columns
The secret of success
Learn what makes a great leader with our new column from Jeff Grout and Liz Fisher. This month, the importance of letting your personality shine through.
The devil’s in the detail
Splashing out on a new work outfit can be ruined by excessive jewellery or a cartoon tie. Katie Greengrass presents a guide to the best accessories to help you achieve a professional working wardrobe
Vive la difference
A bloodthirsty royal family, paninis and more languages than you can shake a stick at – sound like anywhere you know? Stewart Gowans surveys modern multicultural Britain and decides that we’ve never had it so good