Feedback is an important mechanism to improve the performance of individuals, teams and organisations. This article looks at some key (as well as some challenging) ways to deal effectively with feedback. The more challenging aspects of giving and receiving feedback:…
Networking involves establishing relationships with an individual, groups of people or organizations who can help advance your career or business in some way(s) . There are four elements in that, as noted: It’s about establishing relationships not just contact. Little…
It’s important for many people in business and other organisations to have good presentation skills and to be able to deliver an effective presentation. The purposes of presentations can vary, including conveying important information and messages, influencing thinking, changing behaviours,…
If you own a business or you’re in a key role or trying to get ahead in your career, you are highly likely to be moving at a fast pace. The message in this article is simple … you need…
It’s a fact that change is deeper, broader and faster than ever in history. It’s also a fact that business disruption is occurring everywhere, meaning that industries and businesses are being disrupted by outside forces, many of which are appearing…
Game changers are not always necessary to ‘win’ or succeed .. but they can certainly help! And I’m talking about business and sport. I find it staggering that so many industries in Australian business have been prepared to go for so…
Digital marketing continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses and their leaders. Below, we outline key trends that will shape the landscape in the near future, offering valuable insights for organisations ready to adapt and capitalise…
Too many businesses make ineffective use of their accountants. Here are twelve ways to do so: Both parties need to be clear about what their expectations are of each other. Businesses too often don’t question what they want fromtheir advisor…
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it”. Simon Sinek A business’s Why is what it believes. Apple believes lives should be made better through technology. Virgin Airlines believe it should be fun to fly. Disneyland…