Kirsty McManus
Women's Leadership Conference returns to inspire and celebrate
CONNECTING with people and unlikely allies to unlock real change was the message from health and education advocate, Sarah Brown, as she delivered the keynote address at Friday’s Institute of Directors (IoD) Women's Leadership Conference.
Understanding what makes a great leader
THE question ‘what makes a great leader?’ has been asked by many different business figures and academics time and time again.
Kirsty McManus: Take inspiration from others in setting goals for 2022
AT the beginning of each new year, many of us take the decision to adopt resolutions, seizing the opportunity for a clean slate and a fresh start.
Don’t let childcare crisis add to skills shortage strain
A CRISIS brewing in childcare is placing further pressure on Northern Ireland’s already chronic skills shortage.
Kirsty McManus: Supporting businesses in the race to net zero
THE recent COP26 summit has placed the climate crisis in the spotlight, drawing attention to the severity of the situation along with the action that is needed to effectively combat it.
BUDGET: What business leaders said . . .
:: Kirsty McManus, national director, Institute of Directors Northern Ireland - With a pot of £70m for SMEs through the British Business Bank, there is much to cheer for local business leaders.
Role of local SMEs in global fight against climate change
WITH the COP26 summit commencing in Glasgow at the end of this month, the spotlight is currently on how exactly the UK and other nations are responding to the climate crisis.
Skills shortage: Almost half of NI firms unable to fill certain positions
COVID and Brexit have compounded the skills shortage in Northern Ireland, with almost half of businesses left unable to fill certain positions.
Behind every business success story is an incredible leader
MORE often than not in Northern Ireland, our tendency is to downplay our achievements, not wanting to appear boastful or to flaunt success.
Let’s learn from others to shape infrastructure commission
THE recent commitment by the Stormont Executive to establish an independent infrastructure commission was a crucial first step in delivering a new project planning regime that will catapult this region into the 21st century.