Points Issue 1, December 2005

Praesta Launch

On 20 September Praesta Partners held a party at The Mall Galleries to launch the new firm. Chairman Peter Hogarth said: “We are delighted that all our long-standing clients have chosen to support the new firm and we value their confidence highly.”

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Welcome to the Praesta Points

Welcome to the first edition of ‘Praesta Points’. Here we focus on our launch; how Boards can become more effective; and the need for more women in UK Boards. Our Editor, Steve Wigzell, looks forward to receiving your thoughts and comments.
A Woman's Place is in the Boardroom

Women in the Boardroom

Peninah Thomson has co-authored ‘A Woman’s Place is in the Boardroom’, a study of why women still face ‘barriers to entry’ at the highest level, and what organisations can do to help women fulfil their potential. The book has been featured in The Financial Times, The Times and The Guardian. More»
Office Picture

Maximising Performance at Board Level

Boards are under constant scrutiny from internal and external stakeholders who have a vested interest in their performance. Praesta’s aim is to help individuals and Boards perform exceptionally. The role of the coach is to understand the pressures faced by Boards and to help them clarify their strategy and decision-making processes. More»

Praesta Services

»Experts in board performance

»Careers advice for young people
Plus ça change...
French Office

November 8th saw the launch of Praesta France, which has offices in Paris and Lyon. The event was marked by a reception for clients and friends at their offices just off the Champs Elysées. More»
Forthcoming Events

December 1, 2005: Praesta Carol Service
St James’s Church, Piccadilly, London W1.

December 2005:Publication of ‘Conversation Matters’,
a new book by Praesta partner Peter Shaw

For further details on any of the above events please contact joanne.gavin@praesta.com