“The Leadership Crash Course is a clear and lively primer on becoming a great leader. Illustrated with case studies, the book avoids excessive theory, concentrating on practical steps to creating value. Anyone in a senior position will draw inspiration from Paul Taffinder’s book.”
Brent Hoberman, entrepreneur and founder of lastminute.com, mydeco.com and PROfounders Capital, Co-Founder and Chairman at Founders Factory, Founders Forum, firstminute capital, Karakuri
“Leadership is key in successful corporations. Paul Taffinder’s Crash Course is an excellent hands-on guide for leaders in the real world, facing real world challenges... a must for every executive.”
JW Marriott, Jr, Executive Chairman and former CEO, Marriott Interational, Inc.
“If you want to understand how leadership is changing in a digital, interconnected world – this is the book for you.”
Paul Greensmith, UK CEO, AXA XL
“An excellent thought provoking guide for those who aspire to leadership in today’s fast changing world.”
Charles Philipps, former CEO of Amlin plc.
“Effective leadership has never been more important for businesses that want to succeed in the fast paced and quickly changing digital world. Paul Taffinder’s latest book is an essential, pragmatic guide to help busy executives navigate an ever more complex business landscape.”
Dane Douetil CBE, previously Group CEO of Brit Insurance and Group CEO of Minova Insurance Holdings.
“Effective leadership has never been more important for businesses that want to succeed in the fast paced and quickly changing digital world. Paul Taffinder’s latest book is an essential, pragmatic guide to help busy executives navigate an ever more complex business landscape.”
Dane Douetil CBE, previously Group CEO of Brit Insurance and Group CEO of Minova Insurance Holdings.
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What Paul does as an advisor is get us to face the underlying realities of our business and personal leadership challenges. That brings real clarity to decision-making.
CEO, Global Insurer
The insightful, collaborative but very firm coaching is what is distinctive about Paul. When business is challenging, you want a robust, independent-minded confidential advisor in your corner.
CEO, Manufacturing Company
When it comes to strategic questions and strategy formulation, the Taffinder Consulting approach was both on-the-money in getting to executable decisions and highly engaging for the executive team.
CEO, Bank Payment Systems
We did more genuine team-building as part of our strategy development than we have ever done before. Great to work with, professional, experienced and always willing to tackle the difficult problems.
CEO, Bank Payment Systems
Paul and his team coached all of our top 50 post merger. Their work really accelerated the integration effort because of the consistency of approach, joined-up objectives and the deep experience of seasoned advisors.
Chief Finance Officer, Professional Services Firm
The Taffinder Consulting leadership assessment is the best we've ever used. The INSIGHT-ACTION-VALUE model had very high impact for senior managers in ensuring they developed critical leadership capabilities that drive real organizational and financial value.
