Beyond the estate: discovering the Hertfordshire countryside around Sandon Manor
There is something rather special about this corner of Hertfordshire. Beautiful countryside, historic market towns, independent cafés, wonderful restaurants and a sense of community that makes it feel a world away from the bustle of everyday life.
Event visuals: Design that functions at every stage
The visual thread that holds your whole event together...
Neurodiversity at work: why supporting people is essential to Cambridge’s future
Neuroinclusion has moved firmly onto the business agenda. In 2024, 60% of employers said it was a focus for their organisation, while more than 4,350 organisations took part in Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Masking at work: The hidden impact of burnout neurodivergent employees face
Masking can be an exhausting and often invisible part of working life for neurodivergent employees.
How optical circuit switching transforms lawful intercept and network monitoring
Ever-increasing data rates and traffic volumes are pushing lawful intercept and intelligence monitoring systems to their limits.
The power of local partnerships: The businesses behind Sandon Manor
At Sandon Manor, we believe that some of the best things come from working together.
Leveraging AI in job applications: the dos and don'ts
It is far too easy to hand off your entire CV, cover letter and any personalised messages to an LLM (Large Language Model) like Claude or ChatGPT and hope that they can get all the hard work done for you.
Are you collecting courses or building capability?
By Jennifer Turley, Head of Learning and Development at Cambridge Network
Six months on: what we’ve learned about creating a great business offsite
Six months ago, we opened the doors to The Grain Barn at Sandon Manor. At the time, we talked about what we hoped the space would become.
Giving nature more space: The rewilding story at Sandon Manor
At Sandon Manor, our relationship with the surrounding landscape has changed considerably over the past few years. What was once predominantly agricultural land is gradually becoming a richer, more diverse environment where nature is being given the space and time to recover.
Beyond the boardroom: Why multi-day offsites give teams space to think
For busy leadership teams, finding time to step away from day-to-day operations and focus on the bigger picture can be difficult.
Does AI increase imposter syndrome?
I am often asked whether the use of AI increases imposter syndrome (also more accurately called imposter phenomenon) - that sense of not being good enough, feeling undeserving of success or that you don't belong. In truth, the short answer is "we don't know". But I suspect that it might...
The Race to the bottom: Why competing on price is a losing game
Some products live or die on one question: is it cheaper than the alternative?
When the answer is yes, you have a commodity, not a product.
Interview Confidence: How to Prepare, Present, and Follow Up Like a Pro
You know that feeling when you leave an interview and immediately start replaying every answer in your head? Did I talk too much? Should I have mentioned that example? Did they like me?
The value of coaching after an autism, ADHD or AuDHD diagnosis
When you have lived your life for 20, 30, 40 years (or longer) and then receive an autism, ADHD or AuDHD diagnosis, it can feel as though everything suddenly starts to make sense.
Expanding Capabilities in MedTech Compliance
Over the past year, my consultancy journey in the medical device sector — supporting both SaMD and hardware innovators — has accelerated in ways I’m incredibly proud of.
As AI changes recruitment, relationships become the real advantage
By Claire Angus, Head of Recruitment & Account Management, Cambridge Network
Do I Need an Industrial Design Agency or a Product Design Agency for My Idea?
Industrial Design Agency or Product Design Agency: Which Does Your Idea Need?
Anyone researching how to turn a physical product idea into reality will have noticed that "industrial design" and "product design" are thrown around almost interchangeably, often by the same studio, o
Meet the Sandon Manor Team
Behind every unforgettable wedding, luxury stay, business retreat and celebration at Sandon Manor is a passionate team who genuinely love welcomin
What do investors actually want to see from a hardware startup before funding it?
It takes more than a good idea.
When “performance issues” are really communication issues — supporting neurodivergent employees and their managers
Neurodivergent people are in every workplace, in fact we're 1 in 5. Often they are analysts, creatives, engineers, clinicians, project managers, customer service staff, and leaders... so pretty much any role! Many are high performers.
Round One - Email: Can Copilot Help Your Outlook Woes?
When I think about Microsoft Outlook, and especially trying to find an email, I feel it's like I'm in the realms of impossibility.
I have a product idea - what should I do next?
You've had the idea. Maybe it came to you in the shower, maybe it's been rattling around your head for years. You know there's something in it. But now what?
What to do when you’re first diagnosed with autism: 5 helpful next steps
You go to the assessment.
Case Study: Supporting a Long-Established Leasing Agency in Suffolk
When businesses grow steadily over time, health and safety arrangements often grow with them — but not always in a structured or legally compliant way.