...achieving the best in people for profitable success
...achieving the best in people for profitable success
In the current climate, most businesses are looking to improve efficiency and reduce costs. One aspect that can be overlooked is meetings. A survey showed that, on average, British workers spend 10 hours/week in meetings and 70% felt they did not need to be there. Imagine what that is costing the UK. Our clients tell …
‘The legacy you leave is the life you lead’ John Kouzes, award winning author of The Leadership Challenge With the G20 summit and world leaders on parade, it is an apt time to consider the concepts of legacy. Defined as ‘material or immaterial thing handed down by predecessor‘, I believe for leadership, it has become …
According to Edward de Bono, who is a founder of modern creative thinking techniques, making time to think creatively will get your business through this economic crisis. It is what gives you a competitive advantage. The opportunities open to you are only limited by your imagination. How much time do you set aside to think? …
Do you ever feel that you are spreading yourself too thinly in your different areas of work? This was an issue which was raised at the creative ideas workshop on March 17th. Over a ten minute period, we used random word technique to find the following ways to help Stephen work smarter. Clear unnecessary emotions …
Following on from my previous blog, I am asking for stories about business success in Dorset to counteract the doom and gloom merchants. We know there are successful businesses out there. A well publicised one is Well Worths in Dorchester, which made the National news. Even with the fantastic success on their opening day, the …
In a counter measure to the ‘doom and gloom’ merchants of the media, I am hoping to collect success stories from businesses in Dorset. From discussions at the recent Business Exchange breakfast at Blandford, there are some really good results being achieved by a number of companies. Stephen Coburn, Inspiration Plus, has highlighted that a …
There is up to £1000 to help develop your business leadership skills. The first £500 is available to managing directors, owner managers and company directors and is there for the taking, provided you are eligible. A further grant of £500 has to be match funded, and is available for any senior manager or the management …
Spring is in the air, and thoughts turn to spring cleaning. (Well some do!) It is a time of new birth. In work, it is an ideal time to clean out the ‘habits’ cupboard. As Mahatma Gandhi once said: “Your beliefs become your thoughts Your thoughts become your words Your words become your actions Your …
When the going gets tough, the first thing to normally go off the budget is training. If you are thinking of this, then be warned! Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development has shown that this can be false economy. Those firms that do not train are two times more likely to fail. …
At the Business Exchange meeting (12/2/09), we used Edward De Bono’s random word technique to look at a real issue for Margaret Mckenzie. For details of random word, visit www.edwarddebono.com. If you would like to know more, join us on March 17th at the Creative Ideas Group, 6-8 pm How can I notify my existing …
Here are some key points that stood out for me from a seminar on current employment and health and safety law, given by Peninsula (www.peninsula-uk.com) Note: This is my interpretation of what was said. Please seek expert advice before acting. As an employer, being ignorant of the facts is not an excuse, it is an …
‘The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing’ Walt Disney Good intentions are difficult to maintain unless there is the will to succeed. When the pressure is on us, it is easy to slip back to old ways. Here are 5 ways to help keep the motivation through change, whether for yourself or …
Free training workshops for business owners and managers with 5 to 249 employees.
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves” Carl Jung Is there someone in your team or a customer that always seems to get up your nose? Have you ever stopped to wonder why? If we take a long hard look at why someone irritates us, it can often …
‘Marketing on a Small Budget’ Book Sale Not everyone has a large budget for advertising and marketing, therefore it is important to minimise wastage. This book is a useful basic guide for any rural or small business starting out to market themselves with limited resources. Each chapter ends with a summary and a practical exercise …