All articles by Nikki Thompson

Does dominant leadership cause unethical behaviours at work?

Niro Sivanathan and Garrett Brady share their new research in answering this pivotal question

Influence: The ultimate business skill

Learn the seven universal principles of influence that, beyond evidence and economic self-interest, reliably influence people to say ‘yes’.

How better bargaining and collaboration can win the day

Good negotiation is not just about winning the argument, but a vital leadership skill that fuels career progression, says Kathleen O’Connor.

Back to the office: How it’s transforming employee happiness and job satisfaction

New research shows that while returning to in-office work can boost employee engagement, popular self-affirmation techniques may unexpectedly increase burnout.

Protecting hydraulic cylinders in offshore industries

Whether its wind turbines, offshore oil rigs or cargo shipping, your business is dependent on the longevity of hydraulic machines, working in the harshest of conditions.

Lessons from ten great crashes

Linda Yueh answers: What can we learn from the crisis century?

The breakthrough innovations that have shaped metallurgy in knife steel – and what we can expect next

Alleima has been leading advancements in knife steel for decades, optimising the metallurgical properties that define performance, durability, and customisation.

Ways to grow your personal brand

Can we really use brand-marketing principles to build our careers? We sure can, says Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing Helen Edwards.

Datacentre boom takes a pause, but Malaysia bucks the trend

In 2023, Malaysia became the only South East Asian (SEA) market to make the top 10 locations for foreign investment in data centres as the AI revolution heats up

Swedish steel: a shortcut to integrating sustainability into operations and products?