It is so much easier to lead a business where many heads are coming together to plot its future. That, of course, assumes that all those heads are working together and not fighting against each other. But businesses that can…
Three Filters To Assess The Impact Of Change On Your Business
Change is a constant, and some changes will be important to your business, and others won’t impact it at all. Some changes will be announced with trumpets, and others will be far more subtle and may emerge unnoticed. Change may…
Where’s Your Heart, Where’s Your Profit?
No matter what business you may be in, there is likely a ‘profit’ you are pursuing. Profit being a metaphor for an outcome; an outcome that you believe is the measure of success for your business. We could say it’s…
Creating Endurance In Your Business
Success in business requires a sustained effort, an ability to endure many challenges. But a weakness in one part of your business can quickly undermine the efforts of many others. What does endurance look like in a business, and how…
How Often Should I Review Our Strategic Business Plan?
It is not uncommon for a strategic business plan to be developed during a retreat, approved at a subsequent board meeting and then filed away. Actions will be taken, and maybe after 6 or 12 months, it will be pulled…