
From Austerity to Prosperity
Why leadership is vital to business success As we reflect on recent announcements, those of us in business recognise that we may be navigating the stormy waters of change for some time to come and one can be forgiven for becoming a little despondent. As a business leader, this is not an option because the way we respond will be a critical factor in determining the long term success of our business. Organisational leadership begins with personal leadership and this is importan

From Austerity to Prosperity
Why leadership is vital to business success As we reflect on recent announcements, those of us in business recognise that we may be navigating the stormy waters of change for some time to come and one can be forgiven for becoming a little despondent. As a business leader, this is not an option because the way we respond will be a critical factor in determining the long term success of our business. Organisational leadership begins with personal leadership and this is importan

The 3 Best Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated
As managers, part of our role is to help our people remain motivated and productive so here are some thoughts from us:- Variety Well they do say it is the spice of life and a mundane working day can affect productivity levels so you may want to think about how you introduce some variety into what the team is doing. This could be about the way you run your team meetings or even where you hold them. It could also be about making sure people have an opportunity to learn somethin

The 3 Best Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated
As managers, part of our role is to help our people remain motivated and productive so here are some thoughts from us:- Variety Well they do say it is the spice of life and a mundane working day can affect productivity levels so you may want to think about how you introduce some variety into what the team is doing. This could be about the way you run your team meetings or even where you hold them. It could also be about making sure people have an opportunity to learn somethin

The 2 Things Managers Must Do During Testing Times
All businesses are affected in some way by the economic climate and we hear many managers discussing the challenges of ensuring their teams are motivated and performing to the best of their ability in difficult times. Whist there is still nervousness around job security and business continuity what can managers do to get the best out of their people? Well here are two quick suggestions from us.- 1. Communicate, Communicate and Communicate some more! When times are tough the r

The 2 Things Managers Must Do During Testing Times
All businesses are affected in some way by the economic climate and we hear many managers discussing the challenges of ensuring their teams are motivated and performing to the best of their ability in difficult times. Whist there is still nervousness around job security and business continuity what can managers do to get the best out of their people? Well here are two quick suggestions from us.- 1. Communicate, Communicate and Communicate some more! When times are tough the r

Change Happens! or Why your business should have an “Adaptive Culture”
Organisational culture is one of the critical success factors in helping organisations achieve their strategic priorities. By organisational culture, we mean “The way we do things around here”. So it is about our behaviours, the language we use – do we talk about our organisation in positive or negative terms? Organisations with an Adaptive Culture are often most successful – particularly in these times of constant change. These organisations constantly look at what is happen

Change Happens! or Why your business should have an “Adaptive Culture”
Organisational culture is one of the critical success factors in helping organisations achieve their strategic priorities. By organisational culture, we mean “The way we do things around here”. So it is about our behaviours, the language we use – do we talk about our organisation in positive or negative terms? Organisations with an Adaptive Culture are often most successful – particularly in these times of constant change. These organisations constantly look at what is happen