Ben Richardson
Ben is a director of Acuity Training which he has been running for over 10 years.
He is a Natural Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge and a qualified accountant with the ICAEW.
He previously worked as a venture capitalist and banker and so had extensive experience with Excel from building financial models before moving to learn SQL, Microsoft Power BI and other technologies more recently.
Applying for a Line Management Role
Line managers play an essential role in the efficient running of all businesses. They provide guidance and motivation to staff […]
How To Manage A Multigenerational Workforce
Great managers adapt their management style to fit their company’s goals and values. However, in practice, this isn’t straightforward as […]
HRM and Line Management – Taking Care Of Your Team
One of the biggest shocks that new line managers face is the amount of HRM the role involves. In this […]
7 Classic Line Management Interview Questions!
This article looks at seven classic questions asked in interviews for line management roles. It looks at what interviewers are […]
How To Break The Ice With Your Virtual Team
Most businesses have embraced remote working over the last 12 months. Traditional business meetings have been replaced by video conferencing […]
Dealing With A Hostile Audience
Not everyone will like you. That is a fact of life. Throughout your career, you will have to work with […]
Line Managers Vs Mentors!
At first glance, line managers and mentors can look very similar. People’s relationships with their line managers are quite different […]
What Is A PERT Chart & How To Use Them!
Photo by Octavian Dan on Unsplash There are lots of different techniques for managing complex projects. One of those techniques […]
The Relationship Between Resilience & Stress
We’ve all had crazy weeks at work. The key question is what happens at the weekend. Do you look back, […]
Resilience: The Benefits Of Gratitude
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men […]
Resilience: How To Boost Your Workplace Resilience
Workplace resilience is a fundamental characteristic of successful people. No one goes through their career without facing adversity and multiple […]
Resilience: The Benefits Of Building Self-Confidence
Self-confidence affects all areas of life. Without it, people struggle to make significant progress in all areas of their life. […]