Malcolm McCulloch is one of a growing number of UK academics who are using the services of a technology transfer company to get their inventions off the drawing board and into our homes

There are no managers or employees at the high-tech materials company WL Gore – only "associates". "It's a very chaotic environment," says Terri Kelly, chief executive officer, with pride

Tired of the daily grind? Rhymer Rigby hears from people who have turned their hobbies, pastimes and passions into full-time careers

Strike action now will bring about mutually assured destruction for employers and employees. Pragmatic deal-making is the order of the day, writes Stefan Stern

A crisis creates an external rationale to make unpopular but necessary changes. In a downturn, investors and boards are more forgiving of short-term earnings dips that might result from actions to improve the organisation in the long term, writes Donald Sull

The head of GE in northern Europe mixes French idealism and US-style management

From shoes to scientific instruments, smart companies are using their local strengths to compete against formidable global rivals

Some companies are strong because of their market position, which is down to their people, writes Stefan Stern

The head of Carlsberg, has only once had to apply for a job – and that was his first. He keeps getting approached, he says. "I have been lucky throughout my career...never having had to start looking."

I have a sentimental attachment to the role of luck and industry in ferreting out obscure opportunities among old-fashioned classifieds, writes Luke Johnson

The old concept of the hard-toiling, road-warrior salesman has lost all relevance, writes Stefan Stern

With pay rises scarce, many executives are prepared to accept a more impressive job description in the hope that it will lead to advancement.

A series on managing in a downturn looks at the importance of the finance role

Being your own boss was once unusual in the region, but a lot has changed

Some old officer training notes offer clear, purposeful and persuasive thoughts, writes Stefan Stern