Spectra is no longer being published by the MCA, but all previous editions are now available to download from our website. Its focus was on translating strategy into action and its objective was to be a leading showcase for management thinking and practice, providing distinctive and high quality writing in a non-technical and accessible format.
Spectra online - Download the archive!
Archived articles include stories on business in China, the increase of regulation, loyalty in today’s corporate world and the rise of Voice over Internet Protocol.
Please click here to view a copy of the first edition of Spectra online.
The first edition also carries an interview with former FT editor, Andrew Gowers, on the future of the publishing industry. According to Gowers “The Internet, which he described as “a disruptive technology,” has changed the whole nature of the newspaper industry and made nonsense of the old business model.”
The second issue of Spectra online included articles on NHS reform and why it won't work without Management consultants, British manufacturing and why merges fail. The Issue also carried an interview with BT's Chief Technology officer Matt Bross.
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The third issue of Spectra online can be downloaded below.
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Prior to the online version of Spectra, the MCA produced paper copies of its journal - see below. If you would like to request a hard copy (if available in stock), please email david.poulton@mca.org.uk.
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2005 Autumn issue of Spectra. In this issue, Spectra tries to understand what will make the Olympic Games in 2012 a success - the implications for London and indeed the wider UK and the economic benefits it brings. Click here to download a pdf copy. |
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The cover theme for the spring issue of Spectra is 'The role of the board'. The lead interview was with Steve Bundred, Chief Executive of the Audit Commission and other features include Winners of the 2005 MCA Awards for Best Management Practice. Click here to download a pdf copy. |
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The cover theme for the Winter issue of Spectra was 'leadership'. The lead interview was with Lord Dennis Stevenson, Chairman of HBOS and other features included interviews with Brendan Barber, General Secretary of the TUC and David Varney, Executive Chairman of HM Revenue and Customs, and formerly MMO2. Click here to download a pdf copy. |
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The 2004 winter issue of Spectra focused on the public sector. It featured an interview with NHS Chief Executive, Sir Nigel Crisp, who discussed progress in creating a modern, patient-centred health service. Spectra also talked to the Treasury and the Department for Constitutional Affairs about reform of Whitehall's financial management. Click here to download a pdf copy. |
Back issues of Spectra are available electronically (in pdf format) by clicking on the appropriate cover below. If you would like a hard copy, these may be available from the MCA. Please email david.poulton@mca.org.uk