Summary Customer confidence is an advantage that few companies get to enjoy in the volatile business landscape created by COVID-19 and a host of other contemporary and lasting challenges. Having customer confidence on your side, however, can lead to greater resilience in the face of a crisis, a reputation that garners you a competitive edge, […]
Summary Risks abound in the contemporary market, and while a business cannot distance itself from every single one of these risks, what it can do is establish a risk management framework that helps identify and categorise these risks. The three main approaches to risks are avoidance, mitigation, and acceptance, which accounts for a range of […]
Summary Sustainability may not be a recent goal, but it has gathered importance in recent years and is now a priority that is prompting swift policy changes and action by industries and governments around the world. While the European Union has already set its sights on carbon neutrality by 2050, European companies must take steps […]
Summary The past two years have been defining moments for the business landscape, characterised by rapid changes and short-term survival strategies. In 2022, businesses must start looking to the future and taking strategic steps to drive new priorities and strategies that will change the course of industries as a whole. More investments will be made […]
Summary A business is constantly vulnerable to external threats, from global crises like COVID-19 to changes in the financial market. While a company may not be able to prepare for or protect itself from every crisis that may come its way, proactive steps to ensure lasting efficiency and mitigate rising risks can create a more […]
Summary A company’s financial strategy plays a pivotal role in determining how well a company will be able to respond to the challenges and priorities of the year ahead. After the events of 2020 and 2021, it is clear that crisis preparedness will take centre stage regardless of any other priorities that govern the landscape. […]
Summary While the concept of ethics governing business policies, practices, and processes has been around for decades, it has experienced a resurgence in recent years. This new focus on ethics is largely motivated by the increased transparency and availability of information that digitalisation creates. Ethical standards go beyond widely applicable laws and regulations that govern […]
Summary What makes a successful and valuable employee has changed over the years. In the current landscape, emotional intelligence has emerged as a valuable characteristic that can drive project success. Emotional intelligence is the ability to not just understand and glean information from emotions but also make it a source of energy, unique skill, and […]
Summary While financial systems are generally slow on the uptake when it comes to digital transformation, the current market demands the swift adoption of cutting-edge technology. Even the most up-to-date system you maintain today will be obsolete in a matter of months or even weeks. It is vital that a company’s finance digitalisation is governed […]
Julie Brand
A part of Kronos Group’s team since 2018, Julie is a leader who has honed her specialisation in business transformation and utilised her expansive financial expertise to power business strategy and add value to what we do. She has amassed experience (Pfizer, Sony, AXA, SMEC, Tradelink) all over the world in strategy, project management, analysis, and supply chain.