Another driven entrepreneur, Lane Fox emphasised the importance of partnership in good leadership, pointing out that she collaborated closely with Brent Hoberman in the founding of her successful website lastminute.com.

Another recession success story against the odds, Waitrose is a sterling example of the partnership model that continues to drive the fortunes of the of the John Lewis group.

Reckitt Benckiser, which specialises in cleaning goods brands, has been a global success story of recent years; in his presentation, Pane explored how the company’s culture has contributed to its success.

For this latest interview we meet Steve Radcliffe, Leadership Coach. What’s the best decision you’ve ever made? That's easy. Marrying Sharron 26 years ago.

In conversation with Nick Ferrari, Sir Mike offered a sobering concept of leadership.

Back by popular demand from last year’s Conference, Turner ran through the familiar story of the dire state of the UK economy but, in his inimitable style laced with regular injections of black humour, the analysis was fresh and admirably concise.