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Effective Ways To Communicate
Effective Ways To Communicate We are all aware of why effective communication is critical. Employees know their role and work more efficiently, less time spent in meetings with more time achieving outcomes, higher retention and the list goes on and on! But did you...
Increase your chance of business success post COVID
Increase your chance of business success post COVID There is no crystal ball. We don’t know how long this pandemic is going to last. At the moment it is all guess work. We can only speculate which industries will thrive, or what the short and long term implications...
How well do you know your business?
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...
There’s always room for improvement
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?
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...
How will you know when you are successful?
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...
Are you a Manager of Change?
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?
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
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?
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...