Alan CairnsDRESSING UPI’m a firm believer that Humility is such an important leadership skill because it allows you to better understand the needs of others and…Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023
Alan CairnsScaling companies with PurposeThis article is based on my learnings from helping to scale several iconic and purpose-led businesses and working with some of the UK’s…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Alan CairnsLifetime Fitness — my take on itI’m not an athlete, a PT, or ex-military and so far I haven’t trained in martial arts either. Neither do I sell or recommend any fitness…Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Alan CairnsHow can being a parent help you become a better leader?Not everyone wants or indeed, can have children of course so this article is not about having to have children to become a better leader…Jan 16, 20232Jan 16, 20232
Alan CairnsinOctopus VenturesCreating a Winning Talent Pipeline for your StartupYour company has three basic choices when it comes to creating a winning Talent pipeline: your own in-house recruiter, an embedded 3rd…Jan 31, 20191Jan 31, 20191
Alan CairnsinOctopus VenturesGetting Compensation Right in StartupsSalary surveys, or more accurately compensation surveys, can be an invaluable guide to any startup needing to set salaries and…Dec 22, 2018Dec 22, 2018
Alan CairnsinOctopus VenturesBuilding Teams: The Art of ChangeUntil recently, Alan was Chief People Officer at MOO, he is also a mentor at ALT and an advisor at Happy Work. Prior to MOO he was Group HR…Jun 24, 2018Jun 24, 2018