When it comes to growing a business, having a compelling vision is only the first step towards achieving success.  A vision guides your efforts and inspires your team.  However, the true challenge lies in transforming that vision into reality.  Many enter into business with grand ideas and dreams, but often struggle with the practical steps required to bring them to fruition. This gap between vision and execution can lead to missed opportunities, wasted resources, and ultimately, unfulfilled potential. To bridge the divide and improve your chances of driving your business toward ..read more

There’s been a lot of noise and speculation around the demise of traditional managerial roles with many functions being taken over by technology. This raises the age-old question, “just because you can, should you?”. Sure, on a spreadsheet it can look like a smart decision and, let’s face it, sometimes can make sense.  BUT getting too heavy-handed with the razor does come at a cost, making the enduring relevance of managers and leaders in contemporary businesses arguably STRONGER than ever. So, where does management fit in for businesses today and in the future?  And why shouldn ..read more

If you’re like most managers and leaders navigating bustling workplaces, one question looms:  Is my team happy?  It’s a question that is more than mere curiosity; it delves into the heart of business and organisational success.  A happy team is not just a workforce content with their tasks, they’re achievers of productivity, innovation, and resilience. BUT how do you work out the genuine ‘happiness’ of your team against the backdrop of daily activities and deadlines? Let’s unravel the mysteries of team happiness (or, for want of a better description, “feelings towards work, othe ..read more

If you run a small or medium-sized business or enterprise (SME), you’re facing increased pressure to stay competitive and adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and market trends. One crucial factor that can significantly impact your success is investing in training and development initiatives for your employees and teams. Today, we’re looking at the cost benefits of training for SMEs, including a simple framework to design effective training and development initiatives tailored for your stage and size of business. The Cost Benefits of Training for SMEs Although training and development may re ..read more

If you run a small or medium-sized business or enterprise (SME), you’re facing increased pressure to stay competitive and adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and market trends. One crucial factor that can significantly impact your success is investing in training and development initiatives for your employees and teams. Today, we’re looking at the cost benefits of training for SMEs, including a simple framework to design effective training and development initiatives tailored for your stage and size of business. The Cost Benefits of Training for SMEs Although training and development may re ..read more

Negotiation is both an art and a science, requiring a delicate balance of strategy, communication, and flexibility.  Some even refer to it as a dance.  Whether you’re negotiating a business deal, a salary increase, or getting your toddler to eat their vegetables, having a solid grasp of negotiation fundamentals is essential for success. Not only that, negotiation is typically the HIGHEST—PAID—WORK that we do.  Consider this, you negotiate $3,000 off a supplier invoice and it takes you 15 mins to do so, what is your effective hourly rate for negotiation? For those just starting ..read more

Negotiation is both an art and a science, requiring a delicate balance of strategy, communication, and flexibility.  Some even refer to it as a dance.  Whether you’re negotiating a business deal, a salary increase, or getting your toddler to eat their vegetables, having a solid grasp of negotiation fundamentals is essential for success. Not only that, negotiation is typically the HIGHEST—PAID—WORK that we do.  Consider this, you negotiate $3,000 off a supplier invoice and it takes you 15 mins to do so, what is your effective hourly rate for negotiation? For those just starting ..read more

Leadership styles have undergone significant transformation over the last 25 years and there have been some profound shifts needed in the last few years in particular.  The advent of new technology, globalisation, and changing expectations of the workforce along with a global health crisis have all had a role in reshaping the way leaders guide others. Today we’re exploring the key shifts in leadership paradigms, delving into the positive impacts of these changes on organisations, and look at the future trajectory of leadership in the digital age. Shift One – The Rise of Collaborative Lead ..read more

Leadership styles have undergone significant transformation over the last 25 years and there have been some profound shifts needed in the last few years in particular.  The advent of new technology, globalisation, and changing expectations of the workforce along with a global health crisis have all had a role in reshaping the way leaders guide others. Today we’re exploring the key shifts in leadership paradigms, delving into the positive impacts of these changes on organisations, and look at the future trajectory of leadership in the digital age. Shift One – The Rise of Collaborative Lead ..read more

There are some wisdoms about management, leadership and relationships that remain true, no matter how much time passes.  We’re not going back quite as far as the Greeks and Romans, but are sharing some timeless management and leadership lessons from one of the most influential authors of the last century. The author is Dale Carnegie, and here are some of the key points he wrote about (we’ll reveal when his books were published further down): Don’t Criticise, Condemn, or Complain Carnegie emphasised the importance of avoiding criticism and condemnation when dealing with employees. Instead ..read more