Taking that leap of faith to working for yourself
If you’re talented, driven and motivated to succeed but under-appreciated at work, you may well be considering branching out and going it alone. Though becoming self-employed isn’t always easy, if you get it right, there are big benefits to be had. From being your own boss to reaping all the rewards of your hard graft,… Read more
Dealing with cultural differences in Leadership
A big part of being a successful leader is learning how to get the best out of all the people who work for you. Often, this involves adapting the way you manage individual members of your workforce, altering your approach to suit the person or the situation you’re dealing with. Leadership and management skills for… Read more
Breathing freshness into a ‘stale’ business!
Unless you’re constantly reviewing your working practices, your USP and your branding, your business can become ‘stale’ very quickly. Staff can lose their focus, projects can lose momentum and you could well find your company growth begins to plateau. Though your business will probably still run effectively and you might still see some improvements in… Read more
Why it’s so important to develop the right organisational culture to optimise productivity
Though there are lots of factors that affect the success of a business. One of the most important elements any company needs to get right if they’re going to hit the big time is their organisational culture. Impacting on everything from the morale of the workplace to the productivity of the staff and the ambition… Read more
Fortune Magazine Say “The hottest thing in management today is getting a coach.” – Find out Why
The business world moves at a phenomenal rate. From technological innovations that revolutionise the way companies operate to staff turnover, management changes and continually moving marketing plans, nothing stays still for long. As a result, most managers and executives have a lot on their plates, something that can lead to high levels of stress among… Read more
Using Emergenetics to create a common language to drive performance
In order to get the best out of yourself and your team You need to find the best way of working together. Often, this can be achieved by increasing the understanding between colleagues, managers and executives and helping staff to gain a more in depth understanding of their own thinking and behavioural preferences. Once everyone… Read more
The Dilemma of Recruiting Or Outsourcing Expertise
Running a business is becoming more complex. New technologies and online marketing means we are breaking away from the conventional methods of performing business operations across the board. And all these changes require specific skillsets. The rising cost of running a business may also make it difficult for businesses of all sizes to manage cash… Read more
Eric Schmidt: Best Advice I Ever Got
In an interview with Fortune Magazine, Eric Schmidt, CEO of Alphabet, the new Umbrella company for Google, claimed the best advice he ever got was “have a coach.” The advice came from the famous venture capitalist, John Doerr who recommended a coach to Schmidt whilst he was CEO of Google in 2001. Schmidt confesses he… Read more
The true cost of not recruiting/outsourcing additional resources
One of the biggest concerns for CEO and business owners on a global scale is the lack of talent available in the marketplace. According to a global survey by PWC, 63% of CEO’s and business owners cite that the acquisition of relevant skills is a “serious concern.” In the last few years, recruiting and outsourcing… Read more
The true cost of a lack of delegation
Delegating can be difficult. There are many reasons why managers and executives find it difficult to delegate work, but studies find that a lack of delegating, or an inability to oversee delegation properly, is damaging to the business and your personal health. When I ask executives what they would like to improve about their leadership… Read more