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Who's the Boss?
What is the role of a business leader - to tell staff what to do, or allow them to decide for themselves? Upside-down management is discussed by company bosses and Evan Davis.
What is the role of a business leader? To tell staff what to do or allow them to decide for themselves? One theory about management is that it should turn itself upside-down and permit those closest to the customer to dictate all sorts of business decisions including pricing, marketing and how to deal with complaints. Discussing these issues with Evan Davis are:
John Timpson, Chairman Timpson Group
Nikki King, CEO Isuzu Truck UK
Sir Gerry Robinson, Chairman Moto Hospitality
Producer : Rosamund Jones.
Last on
Sat 26 Oct 201317:30
BBC Radio 4
Evan Davis

Presenter of The Bottom Line
John Timpson

Chairman, Timpson Group
Nikki King

CEO, Isuzu Truck UK
Sir Gerry Robinson

Chairman, Moto Hospitality
Broadcasts
- Thu 24 Oct 201320:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 26 Oct 201317:30BBC Radio 4
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The Bottom Line
The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.

