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The Nightly Show – A lesson in bad chat

Every now and again British TV bosses, in the chase for better viewing figures, will stake all on a punt to shake things up. Rarely does it work because, Brits – when it comes to their TV at least – don’t like change. The latest punt is unfolding nightly on ITV at 10pm, where the […]

‘Brexit Means Brexit’ Catchphrase

“Brexit means Brexit.” It’s a phrase that the British people have become accustomed to hearing over the past few months, and this month the country will take the first step towards the abyss or the promised land (depending on who you speak to), when PM Theresa May triggers Article 50. Politicians do love a catchy […]

Language, accent and unconscious bias

How do we decide who we are? Hetain Patel’s surprising performance plays with identity, language and accent — and challenges us to think deeper than surface appearances. This is a charming talk, with performer Yuyu Rau, and inspired by Bruce Lee which touches on a subject that we cal all relate to – unconscious bias. ‘As […]

Confessions of a Videographer

Once upon a time, the screen was a place populated by professional actors and presenters and video came wrapped in a veil of popular awe and fascination. Of course those days are long gone and now the power of video has become accessible to all, not to mention a vital tool in the box of […]

dBG welcomes David Staiano

We are delighted to welcome David Staiano as the latest addition to our growing team. David has over 25 year’s experience in the professional services sector where he worked in various positions with KPMG, Deloitte Consulting and in recent years, Mayer Brown and Simmons and Simmons.

How to do (and not do) an Oscar Speech

The season of award giving is upon us once again with the razzle dazzle of the red carpet set to bring a splash of colour to the dreariness of February. With the Golden Globes done and dusted, this month we have the BAFTAs and the Oscars to look forward to. Hot favourites this year are […]

dBG updates and adds to existing programme of SRA approved PSC training courses

We have updated and added to our existing programme of SRA-accredited PSC training courses in Client Care and Communication Skills. The courses will be presented by Lis Sammarco and cover Client Care – Delivering Excellence, Effective Communication in Business, Managing your Time and your Work, Effective Writing and Drafting, Personal Impact, Presentation Skills and Networking Skills. Please […]

What chickens can tell us about social cohesion

‘Organizations are often run according to “the superchicken model,” where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn’t what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — […]

The Commuters Comfort Zone

January has not been a good month for thousands of commuters. With strikes by London Underground staff paralysing inner city travelling in the capital and rail strikes on networks in the south and north of the country, rail passengers have had much to be glum about. Adding insult to injury even the sky commute has […]