Creativity: The artistry of leadership and innovation. Have you ever considered why one of the most creative periods in human history; the Italian Renaissance became so creatively intense and enduringly successful? Was it because of spontaneity within the creative communities of Florence? […]
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Winning = Best
Like many entering into the new year I have pondered on my current business model, with a range of basic questions. What could I be doing better? How can I improve the profile of my business? What business should I be in, and is it the right one? How do I maximise success personally and financially? How do I become the […]
Cash, Cost & Culture
What’s happening in business today? Is there an over emphasis on cost leading to myopic investment decisions? Is getting the right culture being perceived as a high cost activity? Is there in an increasing focus on divestment rather than investment? […]
Creativity, logic, learning and leadership
The impact of the global financial crisis keeps lingering, with the world of business remaining pessimistic as it it looks into the crystal ball for inspirational insights. Many wishing for a flash of brilliance to deliver the impetus necessary to inject growth and realise associated earnings. This anaemic approach is driven by risk […]
Too many strategic initiatives?
How often have you heard, or read of an organisation with a new 10 point strategic plan to rectify, or improve business performance, or even a five point plan? What happens then, do they succeed with all, some, or none of these points being realised? […]
Simple, or easy, or complex?
Most have heard the adage ‘Simplicity is the key to success’. Interesting as it appears it is often overlooked when the pressure of business deliverables and launch expectations become critical. Quite often the terms simple versus easy become confused and the resultant consequences potentially deliver very different […]
Five Steps to profitable innovation
Innovation is one of the hottest topics in business these days. More and more, companies are coming out with new products and services designed to amaze their customers and get them to dig deeper into their pocketbooks. […]
Growth or risk paranoia!
Is your business a growth generator, or is it risk paranoid? Growth, is the great challenge facing many senior managers and boards, particularly since the GFC. Although, I do suspect without the supporting data that businesses leverage the outcome of the GFC and perhaps justifiably in the US and parts of […]
Discovering innovation…
Innovate or stagnate. This is an option all businesses have, it’s all about choice. Choose to remain the same and not change, then risk a greater chance of failure, or being acquired by others. The debatable factor, is timing. […]
Culture…defining success
Potentially the most discussed and misunderstood term in business, … culture. How often have you read, or heard leaders of Australia’s largest companies state that their greatest challenge is to change the culture of their respective organisations? How many actually achieve this? Of those who state they achieve it […]