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Edinburgh
Joined April 2013
As researcher James Robertson writes in this week's View from the Street, the modern political class is leaving young people with much to be desired in terms of leadership - yet a blueprint exists if politicians have the courage to take note. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In this week's View from the Street, senior client manager @johncumming_ highlights Glasgow’s city centre redevelopment as a model for the kind of long-term decision-making Scotland needs. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In her latest View from the Street, associate Milly Hean writes that it’s time to amplify the story of Scotland’s smaller, dependable exports - from seed potatoes to subsea tech. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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Senior partner Frank O'Donnell writes in his latest View from the Street that - contrary to TV shows like The West Wing and Mad Men - slowing down in your speech can make you sound sharper, not duller. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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At 730 years old, the Auld Alliance has served Scotland well, bringing with it thriving economic and cultural benefits. Client manager Will Torness writes that strengthening similar strategic partnerships is as important as ever in this uncertain era. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In this week's View from the Street, associate Rebecca Mason writes that renewable energy projects can do more than power homes, they can also power opportunities. But engaging young people is critical to create lasting impact. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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Following the publication of the latest Understanding Business survey, senior partner David Gaffney examines in this week's View from the Street what's needed to build new bridges between Scottish politicians and the business community. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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The difference between a strategy workshop that wastes time or one that sparks new ideas lies in a few critical components. In this week's View from the Street, partner Anna Dickens outlines what makes a strategy workshop actually work. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In this week’s View from the Street, Sophie Taylor looks at recent woodland projects in the Scottish Borders and identifies a common sticking point: public consultations - which often determine whether a project flourishes or falls. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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Recent cyber attacks against major UK brands prove there's no organisation too big or successful to escape the threat. As senior partner David Gaffney writes, how well you emerge depends largely on the strength of the reputation you've cultivated. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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It seems Nigel Farage is everywhere these days. Controversial as he is politically, there's little doubt his communicative style is cutting through. In her View from the Street, researcher Milly Hean dissects what makes his messaging so effective. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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Partner @TomGillingham considers Scotland's apparent embarrassment at its energy riches, writing that the perpetual false choice between renewables and hydrocarbons is stifling real progress in the energy transition debate. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In this week's View from the Street, associate partner @RachelWatson27 writes that, whether it be in journalism or business, human-centred stories are powerful assets in building connections with audiences and clients alike. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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In this week's View from the Street, client manager Aoife Hollywood dives into the maths of communication - exploring how we can effectively use numbers to make the abstract more real to everyday life. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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There's much to be proud of in modern Scotland, but is a general sense of self-doubt holding the country back? In this week’s View from the Street, senior client manager @johncumming_ explores what's needed to renew its confidence. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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Thirty years after peace was hurriedly brokered after the slaughter in Srebrenica, Bosnia is still is a perpetual cycle of waiting for a just and equitable peace. Senior partner Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie writes that Bosnians deserve for truth to prevail. charlottestreetpartners.com/…
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