What should leadership look like in 2026?
In a world that continues to shift, the organisations that thrive will be those that invest in leaders who can steady the ship while still charting a bold course forward.
Clear, Kind Leadership
A solid foundation of trust is absolutely imperative for creating a cohesive and high performing team, writes Acorn associate Becky Viccars in our latest Insight article.
Green Light for Kier and HMP Glasgow
We are delighted to see confirmation that Kier have been awarded the contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a major new prison project, HMP Glasgow.
Succession Planning for SMEs: Securing the Future of Your Business
Succession planning is often overlooked by SMEs, but for businesses operating at this level it’s absolutely essential to develop their future leaders.
Authentic Leadership
Leadership shapes the performance of any organisation. Who you are and what you do determines how successfully you lead and others follow.
The 30-Minute Meeting Challenge
How can we reduce meeting time, keep focus and ensure the right people are present and engaged? Should you even attend and stay in a meeting?
Acorn Working with Kier SLT on HMP Glasgow
Acorn have been appointed to support a senior leadership team from Kier Construction on the construction of HMP Glasgow, new modern and fit-for-purpose prison will replace the largest prison in Scotland.
Supporting NIS Leaders to Deliver the Business Plan
Acorn are delighted to be working once again with NIS Integrated Engineering, the North West-based advanced engineers who are part of the NIS Group which includes NSG Environmental.
Leadership White Paper – Belief
This second paper by Mike Pezet shifts focus to programme design, delivery and the programme ‘ingredients’ which Acorn believe enables learning to transfer into tangible, productive workplace action.
Leadership White Paper – Development of Purposeful Leaders
Whether leaders are ‘born’ or ‘made’ is an age-old debate. When people are asked this question, generally the response is ‘leaders are made’. Ask whether they see themselves as a leader and the response is often ‘I’m in the role but wouldn’t say I’m the ‘leader’’.