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15th January 2012

Global Industrial Coatings Market Study completed

We are pleased to report that the Global Industrial Coatings Market 2010–2020 study was completed in January. This study has been a key focus for …

25th May 2011

Rail rolling stock coatings valued at €428 million

The Global Industrial Coatings Market (GICM) 2010-2020 study continues this month with the release of the Rail chapter to early subscribers. Global coatings demand for …

3rd February 2011

From business intelligence to watching paint dry

Mark has been working within the Business Intelligence team of Pera for the best part of two years. For those who don’t know, Pera is …

When Room Conditions Matter More Than the Agenda

Creating the conditions for learning, performance and good thinking We spend a lot of time talking about how to improve performance. Investing in leadership development, …

28th May 2026

Making SMART goals actually work

Most managers will tell you they understand SMART goals. Ask them what SMART stands for and you’ll usually get two or three confident answers… followed …

2nd March 2026

Sustainability as a design choice

How sustainable is your business model… really? It’s a question many organisations raise, but few feel confident answering. In our work at Optima Training, we …