by Amy Rarity | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorised
Most mergers don’t fail because of bad spreadsheets. They fail because people stop believing in the story. In nearly every major study, 70–90% of mergers and acquisitions fall short of their financial targets and when you ask the executives why, “culture clash” tops...
by Amy Rarity | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
At Q&R, we know this time of year can feel like a sprint to the finish line – performance reviews, budgets, headcount planning, 2026 strategies stacking up. It’s busy, noisy, and relentless. And yet this is exactly when you need to pause and listen. Because...
by Amy Rarity | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorised
Ahead of the Alliance of Independent Agencies Festival of Happiness taking place on 6th November 2025, I’ve been reflecting on one of the themes that matters most for agencies right now: How do we create a culture of high performance without burning people out? I’ve...
by Amy Rarity | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
This week, I attended a brilliant Pimento Business Development call, and it left me reflecting on where agencies will need to be by 2026. The landscape is shifting quickly, and both procurement teams and agencies themselves are under pressure to redefine how value is...
by Amy Rarity | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
Here’s the thing: Companies that invest in leadership development see a 32% reduction in turnover rates alongside a 10% boost in productivity, according to the International Coach Federation strategypeopleculture.com. Prioritising development isn’t just “nice” ...
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