Matthew Kay

3 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Matthew Kay

All great discussions have one thing in common, whether they exist in a classroom, a barber shop, a boardroom, or on a marriage counselor’s couch: inquiry. All participants in a great discussion are trying to figure something out. Sometimes it starts like this: Barber: How you gonna tell me LeBron is the GOAT when MJ never lost a finals? Client: How’s he not the GOAT? All-time scoring champ, top 10 in all major categories, and rings for three different teams?

Dec 29, 2024 | fmcgceo.co.uk | Matthew Kay

Matthew Kay examines the sustainability juxtaposition of beauty industry advent calendarsRemember the days of buying an advent calendar for less than a fiver? We’re struggling, too. The last decade has seen confectionary brands throw an immense amount of cash to glorify the countdown to Christmas Day. Twenty-four festive treats line calendars that are bigger, bolder, and better than ever – and the beauty industry’s taken note.

Nov 17, 2024 | fmcgceo.co.uk | Matthew Kay

Matthew Kay casts a spotlight on packaging’s golden tool for Q4 – and beyondWith another short-lived summer behind us, all attention has turned towards the golden quarter. Packaging factories are ramping up preparations for the season ahead. Consumers are beginning to entertain the thoughts of Black Friday and pre-Christmas sales. And retailers are finalising forecasts for what’s hoped to be a rewarding festive period for all. If the stats are anything to go by.

Apr 22, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Kate Lanz |Matthew Kay |Becky Norman |Paul Matthews

You would think it is common sense that when we communicate with another person we speak directly to the part of the brain that is highly developed and makes rational sense of the world, the pre-frontal cortex - and this is indeed the case much of the time. However, communication with others often goes wrong. Neuroscience shows us why and explains that this is not because of the involvement of the pre-frontal cortex but because something fundamentally different is going on in the brain.

Mar 5, 2024 | lawgazette.co.uk | Matthew Kay

Since the lockdowns, I have seen the legal sector largely move on from a culture of presenteeism to a much more flexible attitude around ‘being present’ in the virtual and physical workplace – that is to say, available, willing and championing productivity. But as firms battle in an increasingly competitive environment to win clients and retain staff, law firms and legal teams are seeking to perfect hybrid working.