March2017

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‘Faith Is Spelt R-i-s-k’

'faith is spelt r-i-s-k' by Richard Shrapnel

‘Faith is spelt r-i-s-k’ is an expression you may have heard before, but probably not in the context of business. So, you ask, what has faith got to do with business? Leaders require faith in their businesses, most importantly in…

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“How Do I Tell Them?” #succession

Richard Shrapnel's Orienteering Succession blog

There may come a time at which all must be laid bare; the good, the bad and the ugly. Do it openly, honestly and begin to share the burden. You won’t be surprised to hear me say, that come succession…

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Innovate or Disrupt, Which Is Better?

Disrupt or Innovate by Richard Shrapnel

In leading your business forward should you be focusing on disruption, innovation, creating your own ‘blue ocean’ or does the answer lie in new business models? There is a lot of language and noise in the marketplace directing leaders as to…

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The Family Meeting #succession

Richard Shrapnel's Orienteering Succession blog

If you are thinking about succession then start communicating and sharing your thoughts. Start with a family meeting to build understanding, awareness and a shared commitment. You may not even know if you will sell, transition the business to a…

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