Executive View
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Opinion 15 JanExecutive View: A team can spell success, or disaster. You choose.
Employees are rarely hired as a team, so effective leaders must ensure they gel together and understand their purpose, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells,
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Opinion 2 JanExecutive View: Dale Wyatt's expectations of UK motor retail in 2024
The months ahead will bring a "hyper competitive environment" with fresh entrants to the new car market, existing OEMs battling to convince retail buyers about EVs, and a close eye on cost bases, according to outspoken industry executive Dale Wyatt as the Suzuki GB boss shared his expectations for 2024 on LinkedIn.
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Opinion 21 DecExecutive View: Vulnerable customer identification under the FCA's Consumer Duty
The pressure on UK motor retailers to identify vulnerable customers ahead of the motor finance sales process has increased since the arrival of the latest regulatory regime, and Jonathan Barrett, chief executive of Comentis, shares his thoughts on what this means for regulated firms.
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Opinion 18 Dec
Executive View: Igniting passion inside yourself and everyone in your team
Dr William Holden shares his latest advice to help automotive managers lead their teams better
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Opinion 14 DecExecutive View: Igniting the AI engine - three ways automotive brands can capture the opportunity
Amadeus Tunis, associate managing director, strategy, transportation and mobility, Publicis Sapient, shares his thoughts on where AI can help shape the automotive industry experience for the better.
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Opinion 4 DecExecutive View: AI. Surely it will do better next time?
A dabble with an online artificial intelligence platform proves a dispiriting experience for AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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Opinion 24 NovExecutive View: Car usership versus car ownership the future of mobility?
Mike Todd, chief executive of Volkswagen Financial Services UK, ponders the need for motor retail to offer options which cater for all preferences, now and in the future.
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Opinion 20 Nov
Executive View: How to strengthen your internal communication effectiveness
Clarity of internal communication is vital in any organisation, and it starts from the leader down, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells.
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Opinion 7 NovExecutive View: The omnicompetent vehicle technician emerges
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker ponders the reasons behind the UK Government's sudden support of the motorist and outlines the pressing need for 'omnicompetence' in vehicle workshops.
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Opinion 23 Oct
Executive View: Create a culture of getting things done
Effective motor retail leaders must be skilled implementers of strategy, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells, in his latest installment of an exclusive series with AM-online,
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Opinion 18 Oct
Executive View: Wake up! Push back and preserve the UK motor industry
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, is observing action elsewhere to help domestic car markets, but wonders what the UK is waiting for.
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Opinion 27 SepExecutive View: Car market conditions are ripe to punish inactivity
Industry veteran Suzuki GB director Dale Wyatt shared his thoughts and a direct plea for modern automotive retail leaders to rethink their plans in changing conditions.
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Opinion 20 SepExecutive View: Unlocking global supply is key to faster electrification of the UK
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and chief marketing officer of myenergi, explains why supply chain challenges are holding the UK back in the transition to electrification, as well as the subsequent impact this has on dealer sales struggles.
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Opinion 18 SepExecutive View: How to drive significant increases in performance
Automotive retail leaders should follow these eight principles to get the highest performance out of their teams, leadership expert Dr William Holden of Sewells writes for AM-online
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Opinion 24 AugExecutive View: Let technology and AI transform the car buying experience
Barry Judge, the chief executive of eBay Motors Group, shares his thoughts on the role of tech and artificial intelligence in transforming the used car buying experience.
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Opinion 21 Aug
Executive View: Building a high performing team
How can you build and sustain high performing teams in your car dealership? Leadership expert Dr WIlliam Holden shares his advice on AM-online
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Opinion 11 AugExecutive View: car dealers must 'bake in' agility and resilience
David Boyce, chief executive, Mad Devs, shares his thoughts on dealers' agility and technology's need to help them scale up or down quickly in line with market shifts
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Opinion 3 Aug
Executive View: The Chinese Trojan Horse
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor at Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, expands on his recent warnings about the UK readily opening its arms to China's vast manufacturing and technological expertise when its regime is potentially unstable in the long term.
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Opinion 24 Jul
Executive View: What's stopping your team providing amazing customer experiences, every time?
Ten incredible tips on leading motor retail teams to consistently excellent customer experiences from AM's team leadership expert Dr William Holden at Sewells
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Opinion 21 JulExecutive View: Opportunity knocks for Chinese electric vehicle brands
Mark Turnbull, global head of consulting at Cap HPI, explains why Chinese EV brands are serious prospects for the UK market and how they could eclipse established Western OEMs.
