Your job as a leader is to focus on your vision for the business and to learn to talk to people in a way that motivates them to buy into it. Here’s why and how it’s so important. There are good teachers who never write on a blackboard. There are talented engineers who never use CAD software. And, there are smart scientists who never look through a microscope. They’re writing… read more →
Do you ever wonder why you’ve tried everything, and yet the people who work in your organisation still don’t seem to feel the buzz? You’re excited by the way your business is going – why aren’t they? You look forward to the annual state of play meeting – they see it as an irritating interruption to their work. You want to ring the bells and celebrate when you land that… read more →
Small businesses that survive from generation to generation are few and far between, but all business owners can learn from what they do well. To survive recession, adapt to changing trends and new technology, and to maintain your place in your market, takes certain key attributes. Here are some tips for building a business to last: Establish clear ground rules at the start. Every business needs strong foundations, so lay… read more →
Leadership is a much-researched topic. In previous blog posts we’ve posed discussion points such as ‘Are you a born leader?’ or ‘What are the common flaws of bad leaders?’. These are just some of the questions that need to be answered in order for organisations to enjoy innovation, efficiency as well as success. So what are the key ingredients for effective leadership? If you had to list the common characteristics… read more →
If you look at the lifespan of high-growth, successful businesses, they all seem to go through similar phases. It makes sense that as a successful leader you have to change your focus along with those phases. The first phase is all about understanding the market opportunity. Or, understanding the problem that needs to be solved. It’s important to understand not just the problem, but also the number of people who… read more →