Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Chris Johnson
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? I have previously been placed in a situation where I was thrown into the pilot seat of a business going through crisis. At that time, I had multiple advisors, all giving me good advice; however, each piece of advice came from their own perspective. It was left to […]
Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Simon Larkin
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? Across my 20-year career in marketing and communications, I’ve been on the frontline of more crises than I can remember. I’ve seen how leadership teams are tested in those moments, and I’ve also seen how fragmented advice can make the situation worse. Legal, operational, financial and communications advisors […]
Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Joseph Mawdsley
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? The position to effect rapid, measurable change is where I enjoy being most. I thrive on the energy and ambition that comes with generating forward momentum at pace and under pressure. We’ve built Arx Nova around providing resolutions to the most pressing questions, with the goal of allowing […]
How to Tackle Crisis One Step at a Time: Leadership Lessons from “Eating the Elephant”
Leadership Lessons from “Eating the Elephant” Applying critical solution based thinking and prioritisation sequencing to overcome overwhelming challenges “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” I have always agreed with this statement and understood it was created to prevent inertia; however, I have always thought it is an oversimplification and doesn’t […]
Infrastructure Crises, Delayed Action, and the Myth of Stability
Too Big to Fail, Too Slow to Save Thames Water’s problems were hiding in plain sight, from outdated pipes spilling sewage into the river, to growing financial pressures behind the scenes. Yet for years, these issues were overlooked. When the crisis finally hit it looked sudden, but the warning signs had been ignored for years. […]
Controlling the Crisis Narrative Within 24 Hours: A Board-Level Imperative
When a corporate crisis hits, time becomes your most precious and least forgiving asset. The way a business responds in the first 24 hours can define whether the crisis is contained or spirals into a long-term reputational, operational, and financial disaster. In that short period, the company either earns the trust of stakeholders and the […]
The Hidden Perils: Why Businesses Cannot Afford to Be Unprepared for Regulatory Reform
Understanding the Impact of Regulatory Change and the Cost of Inaction Across every sector, ways of working are evolving. In some industries, the pace of change is explosive and challenges traditional approaches. Regulatory changes, driven by political shifts, technological advancements, environmental concerns or public demand, are introduced to address emerging risks, protect stakeholders and ensure […]
Scaling Without Breaking: How Growth Pressures Test the Five Fundamentals of a Business
When a business takes off, it’s exhilarating as sales surge, new markets beckon, and headcount climbs. I recall sitting with the CEO of a firm who had scaled rapidly over 18 months. “We got the growth we fought for,” she sighed, “but everything feels like it’s on fire.” That conversation captured the reality that rapid […]