http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/bottomlineInsight into business from the people at the top. Evan Davis meets influential business leaders for a round table conversation about the issues that matter to their companies and their customers. The BBC produces two radio versions of this programme - one for the UK audience that can be heard on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday evenings at 20:30 GMT, and one for the international audience that can be heard on BBC World Service on Fridays at 22:06 GMT.Insight into business from the people at the top. Evan Davis meets influential business leaders for a round table conversation about the issues that matter to their companies and their customers. The BBC produces two radio versions of this programme - one for the UK audience that can be heard on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday evenings at 20:30 GMT, and one for the international audience that can be heard on BBC World Service on Fridays at 22:06 GMT.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/bottomline.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/bottomline(C) BBC 2012Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:18 +0000Business, Evan Davis, investment, stockmarkets, economics, CEO, financeBusiness, Evan Davis, investment, stockmarkets, economics, CEO, financenononadultDoes it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?Does it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?...Does it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000027:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120209-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120209-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business.Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business....Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120202-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120202-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new series.It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new...It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new series.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +000027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120126-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120126-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas. Last in the current series.Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of...Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas. Last in the current series.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111117-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111117-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type.Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type....Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111110-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111110-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best.What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best....What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111103-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111103-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4In the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by Willem Buiter, Chief Economist at Citigroup, Jim O'Neill Chairman of the asset management division of Goldman Sachs and Katinka Barysch, Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform in London. They'll also discuss whether the lesson of the last few years - especially in the eurozone - is that national democracies and global markets simply don't mix. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen ChilcottIn the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by...In the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by Willem Buiter, Chief Economist at Citigroup, Jim O'Neill Chairman of the asset management division of Goldman Sachs and Katinka Barysch, Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform in London. They'll also discuss whether the lesson of the last few years - especially in the eurozone - is that national democracies and global markets simply don't mix. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen ChilcottWed, 02 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +000028:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111102-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111102-1530a.mp3BBC Radio 4A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation.A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation....A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111027-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111027-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with high-profile economic thinkers, including billionaire investor George Soros; Sir Howard Davies, former director of the London School of Economics and Dr DeAnne Julius, chair of Chatham House and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with...Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with high-profile economic thinkers, including billionaire investor George Soros; Sir Howard Davies, former director of the London School of Economics and Dr DeAnne Julius, chair of Chatham House and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +010028:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111026-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111026-1530b.mp3BBC Radio 4As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of distributing other people’s wealth to its own workers?As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of...As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of distributing other people’s wealth to its own workers?Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010028:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111020-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111020-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow at all over the next few years, and will the Euro exist in ten years time? Stephanie is joined by Nicola Horlick of Bramdean Asset Management; David Roche of global investment research firm Independent Strategy and Will Hutton, chair of the Big Innovation Centre - a new think tank set up by the Work Foundation.What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow...What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow at all over the next few years, and will the Euro exist in ten years time? Stephanie is joined by Nicola Horlick of Bramdean Asset Management; David Roche of global investment research firm Independent Strategy and Will Hutton, chair of the Big Innovation Centre - a new think tank set up by the Work Foundation.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +010028:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111019-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111019-1530b.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?...Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111013-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111013-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes.Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes....Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111006-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111006-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has slowed down.Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has...Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has slowed down.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +010028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110929-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110929-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business.Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business....Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +010027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110922-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110922-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +010028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110714-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110714-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the role of the business lunch.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the...Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the role of the business lunch.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110707-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110707-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?...Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110630-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110630-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?...Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110623-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110623-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets.Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets....Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110616-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110616-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?...Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:30:00 +010027:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110609-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110609-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business.Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business....Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business.Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:55:00 +010024:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110604-1755.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110604-1755a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed.Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed....Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110324-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110324-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor.Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor....Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110317-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110317-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?...Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110310-2059.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110310-2059a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events.Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events....Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110303-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110303-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +000027:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110224-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110224-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And does more technology mean better communication, or just less time to think? They also consider the role of intuition when making important decisions.Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And...Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And does more technology mean better communication, or just less time to think? They also consider the role of intuition when making important decisions.Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:30:00 +000023:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110219-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110219-1730a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often claimed?Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often...Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often claimed?Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110210-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110210-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap.Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap....Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110203-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110203-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career.Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career....Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:30:00 +000028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110127-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110127-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101118-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101118-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work.Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work....Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work.Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101111-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101111-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them.Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them....Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101104-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101104-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace.Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace....Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:30:00 +010028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101028-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101028-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace.Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace....Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +010027:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101021-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101021-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service.Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service....Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +010027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101014-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101014-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business.Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business....Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:30:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101007-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101007-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?...Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100930-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100930-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend.Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend....Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend.Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:30:00 +010028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100923-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100923-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4