Latest Research
Neutral Is No Longer An Option: Taking a position in a polarised world
When every decision, whether writing the weekly shopping list, buying a car, deciding on an energy provider or simply grabbing a sandwich is reliant on complex global supply chains, every choice can feel politicised. It’s perhaps no surprise that consumers, employees and stakeholders increasingly expect organisations to share their perspective on the major issues of our time.
Our latest research conducted with Message House BPI set out to understand the potential impacts on consumer attitudes of whether and how organisations should take a position on four key topics: the Environment, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, International Affairs and Party Politics.
Opinion
A Hard-sided World
Pick a side, any side, but be forever condemned if it’s not my side…
Church of England: Protecting the institution, not the flock?
Crises invariably bring the purpose and values of organisations at the eye of the storm to the fore.
Co-op Live Arena Article
Co-op Live: When the music starts, where the real reputational damage lies. As a playbook for how to gain…
The End of Purpose and The Too Hard Box
A couple of years ago you couldn’t move for Chief Executive’s queuing up to tell the world and their investors…
INFRASTRUCTURE – Podcast
Infrastructure Podcast: Why infrastructure leaders need to understand the importance of risk management.
PRmoment – Podcast on Risk and Crisis
George Hutchinson on crisis communications and reputation risk courtesy of PRmoment
LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE
HOW PERSONAL BIASES IMPACT PERFORMANCE
WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGHEST
At River Effra we know pressure. And we are committed to the development of new thinking about pressure and how it impacts decision-making and decision-makers.
Take a moment to read our foundational research into the behavioural biases of leadership under pressure, exploring the typology of reaction, and what happens when that reaction meets the real world.
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