Original version

Started as BBC News 24 in 29/11/1997 and then became the BBC News Channel on 21/04/2008

BBC News Channel

The Bottom Line

Factual: Money

The view from the top of business, presenting a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running companies

The Bottom Line: Series 12

Stephanie Flanders

Neil Koenig

Stuart Fletcher

Eileen Gittins

Ken Olisa

The Bottom Line: Series 12: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 12

BBC News - The Bottom Line, Series 12, Episode 3

Stephanie Flanders and panel discuss boardroom politics and big companies versus startups.

Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss boardroom dynamics and how best to handle hidden agendas and clashing egos. They also swap thoughts on incumbent companies versus startups.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Stephanie Flanders, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies.
 
Stephanie's guests reveal the secrets of the boardroom and offer their tips for mastering boardroom politics - from hidden agendas and clashing egos, to a simple failure to agree.
 
They also swap thoughts on the risks and rewards of running large incumbent companies as opposed to smaller startups. 
 
In the studio are Stuart Fletcher, Chief Executive of private healthcare company Bupa; Eileen Gittins, founder and Chief Executive of creative self-publishing platform Blurb; Ken Olisa, chairman of boutique technology merchant bank Restoration Partners.

An impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight.

A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

The view from the top of business, featuring discussion with leading business people.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Bottom Line

Series 12

Episode 3

Contributors

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC News Channel

About BBC News Channel