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Ruthlessness

Evan Davis and his executive panel swap ideas on the pros and cons of ruthlessness as a management style. They also discuss investing and selling in deprived areas.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. The programme is broadcast first on BBC Radio 4 and later on BBC World Service Radio, BBC World News TV and BBC News Channel TV.

It's tough at the top, but when is it right to be tough at the top? Evan's executive panel debate the pros and cons of ruthlessness as a management style. They also talk about investing and selling in deprived areas - places capitalism often overlooks.

Joining Evan are Jasmine Montgomery, founder of Seven Brands; Michele Giddens, co-founder of Bridges Ventures; Dido Harding, chief executive of Talk Talk Group.

Producer: Ben Crighton
Editor: Richard Vadon.

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30 minutes

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Mon 2 Apr 201203:32
BBC World Service Online

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Broadcasts

  • Thu 29 Mar 201220:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 31 Mar 201217:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 1 Apr 201207:32
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sun 1 Apr 201223:32
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 2 Apr 201203:32
    BBC World Service Online

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    The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.