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6 Key Elements in Executive Coaching

Executive coaching has become a widely used practise in the world of leadership development. This blog looks at some of the crucial ingredients and 6 key elements that will help to distinguish what… Read more

5 minutes with Andrew Carpenter, CEO of Structural Timber Association

Collingwood's Head of Building Products, Mark Goldsmith, recently sat down with the CEO of both The Structural Timber Association and Constructing Excellence South West, Andrew Carpenter.  Andrew is… Read more

A Route to Strategic Sales Leadership

Peter Drucker, the well know management and leadership consultant suggests that “management is doing things right” whereas “leadership is doing the right things”. I would suggest there is no better… Read more

How to Predict Sales Success

If there is one area of a company that requires rigorous and effective recruitment, selection and development then surely it is sales. Unlike many other areas the ‘wrong fit’ in a sales role soon… Read more

5 minutes with John Ogden, Managing Director of CBRE (North)

We recently spoke to John Ogden, CBRE Managing Director (North). This is what we discussed: Collingwood: Please tell us a little about yourself and your career to date? Read more

5 Minutes With Stephen Haigh, Founder of Ecotek Homes

In a real coup for our Head of Building Products Mark Goldsmith, Stephen Haigh, the Director from Your Housing behind the drive to implement six offsite manufacturing facilities, spoke to him about… Read more