We know how important it is for a business, any business, to have a market, access to money and people. But beyond those obvious three, there are three ingredients that really matter that we must also have. Let me give you a double case study to illustrate. Peter started his business as a sole trader, […]
The newly appointed executive was invited to lunch with the chair of the board. “Welcome to the rank of servant” said the chair. There was no smile on her face. “What do you mean?” asked the executive. “What do you think I mean?” The executive paused. This is not what he expected. He’d imagined he […]
The drive for higher performance, productivity and sustainability inevitably raises the topic of innovation. I assert that innovation like many other concepts has been made complicated in an effort for the authors to be heard, to help and to stand out. Let's keep it simple for once. Just keep these core principles in mind, experiment, […]
“I am holding you accountable for this to be done on time and as agreed, OK?” said the general manager to her direct report. “Sure” was the reply. At the due date and time the direct report said “I’m sorry but there were too many other interruptions that were of immediate priority. I’ll have it […]
I’ve had a Google alert on employee engagement in operation now for eighteen months and consequently have seen almost 100% of all news, article and blogs captured by Google in that time. Here’s what I’ve noticed: Everything everyone suggests to deal with employee engagement has been captured in Herzberg’s Dual Theory for about five decades. […]
We are obsessed with technology. Digital, online, in the cloud solutions for everything are available for almost every conceivable function. There are apps for everything – almost. This has created a double edged sword. One edge has sharpened the possibility of improved performance and productivity, taking the pain out menial tasks and enabling enterprises to […]
I sat with my CEO client in a cafe overlooking the beautiful cityscape of Perth. He was deeply concerned about his company’s situation. Steeply falling sales, disenchanted employees and diminishing cash flow were taking a toll on his health and his ability to lead his people through the troubles. “Tom, (not his real name) can […]
CEOs discover challenges all the time. They notice when things aren't as they should be. They also get distracted by new issues. Attempting to cover the ground they quickly delegate the issue to others. Since accountability is at an all time low, along with engagement and productivity, the issues aren't dealt with effectively. Their rectification […]
Success is a very subjective word. It has different meanings for different people. In business however, it usually means sustainable growth and profitability. That is the holy grail of commerce. But there is a problem. It seems that the sustainable actually isn’t all that sustainable! Just look at the global economy right now, after so […]
Major Insights Workplace Attitudes supported by Great Leadership Behaviour have the biggest impact on viability, productivity and sustainability. Structures, systems, product and service creation, productivity, acquisition and use of resources and talent, and stakeholder relationships are all dependent upon these two wings. Without these wings, the organisation is like a dodo – can’t fly, can’t […]
