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How well do you know your business? Irrespective of what growth method your business uses it needs to be flexible to deal with CONTINUAL innovation and true human centered design thinking about the future. Many management teams and boards focus on alignment in...

In business and life: There’s always room for improvement 80% of executives believe their current operation models are insufficient for future growth (Source McKinsey). If you are part of this 80%, are you going to take you head out of the sand and implement...

Is what you offer valuable to clients? Identifying where there is a need for what you do or provide and how to deliver your value in compelling way is not as easy as it may seem. Gone are the days of ONE elevator pitch, we see so much diversity and flexibility in the...

80% of the companies that existed before 1980 are no longer around. In 5 years time another 17% will not be here (Source: Harvard Business Review). What is your plan to make sure you aren’t another statistic? How will you make sure you succeed? The quality questions...

Managing Change - a must read if you have this role. Evolving with the times is essential for business longevity but change is a delicate thing to navigate. It is often received poorly by employees and can cause major disruptions and low morale. Intricate planning of...

How to compare to your competitors? In business there are always competitors. Contrary to popular opinion it is necessary to know and understand what your competitors offer. Potential clients are going to research and compare you with others in the market. How will...

Growing your business This week I ask a very pointed question. It gets people uncomfortable. We all need to be confident with our strengths and capabilities, and if there is a need that you cannot fulfill you must define your boundaries and play to your strengths. But...

Do your employees work like a well-oiled machine? Strategic Portfolio Management - My sweet spot! Aligning strategies with investment availability for growth vs keeping the lights on vs operational improvements. It’s not just investment availability it is matching the...

Do you have a plan to succeed? IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING, YOU WILL END UP SOMEWHERE ELSE. - Yogi Berra The thing is, when I ask an individual or team for details on their plan to succeed, more often than not I get no clarity in their answer. If I am not...

Moving from now to success When you think about how life will be when you have achieved your dreams, how does your business operate daily? Do you have more staff, how much confirmed work do you have? How much in the pipeline? Do you advertise or do people approach...