Explores what the organisational transitions mean for leadership and management in the SME context.

Our report, Hands-on or hands-off: effective leadership and management in SMEs, produced in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University looks at the variety of individuals at the top of the organisation as well as the potential of others within the organisation to demonstrate leadership and take on management roles at different stages of SME transition. The report is illustrated with case study examples.

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Hands on or hands off: effective leadership and management in SMEs - Report
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