-
The 30-minute rule: Why shorter meetings deliver better results
Time is one of your most valuable assets. Yet many organisations still default to hour-long meetings, regardless of the agenda. The result? Lost productivity, …
31 March 2026
-
The psychology of productive meetings
Meetings are not just logistical events; they are psychological experiences. Human behaviour, group dynamics and environmental cues all influence how productive a meeting becomes. …
24 March 2026
-
When St Patrick met the Irish pirates: A story of captivity, courage and calling
Long before parades filled the streets each March and green became the colour of celebration, a young boy from Roman Britain was captured by …
11 March 2026
-
Are meetings broken? How to make every minute count
Meetings are an essential part of business life. Yet for many organisations, they’ve become synonymous with wasted time, unfocused discussion and unclear outcomes. So, …
26 February 2026
-
The first meeting of the United Nations Security Council
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened its first meeting on 17 February 1946, marking a historic moment in international diplomacy. This event laid …
4 February 2026
-
When the Beatles met Ed Sullivan: A meeting that changed music history
In February 1964, a series of behind-the-scenes meetings between The Beatles’ management and US television executives set the stage for one of the most …
27 January 2026
-
The Apple boardroom meeting that approved the Macintosh
A defining moment in business history While the public remembers the now-iconic Super Bowl advertisement and the dramatic product unveiling later that month, it …
14 January 2026
-
The meetings which formed the United Kingdom
The creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain on 1 May 1707 was the result of a long and complex process of negotiation, political …
9 December 2025
-
Meeting scheduling tips: Choosing the right day
When planning a meeting, it’s usual to focus on logistics, the agenda and attendees, but there’s another crucial factor that can influence whether your …
24 November 2025
-
When the Faithfuls met the Traitors
If you thought reality game show The Traitors couldn’t be any more gripping, think again. The 2025 Celebrity Traitors series has proved that even …
18 November 2025
