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WE all know a coach can move people from one place to another – generally around 52 at a time on most trips these days! Well, how about using coaching as a different type of vehicle, one that can take you from a certain place in your life into a different area altogether? A whole…… Continue Reading
KNOWLEDGE is no longer power. Relationships, leadership and teamwork are today’s power. There is so much knowledge and information going around, and we have such ease of access to so much more, that holding onto your bit of unique information won’t make any difference. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
Time to read – 45 seconds WE have just been away for a week in the Lake District. Very relaxing very beautiful and some time spent with our lovely son. We enjoyed a number of meals out and shopping trips as we got to grips with Christmas fast approaching. The service industry is a growing…… Continue Reading
REINVENT your organisation. Replace change programmes with choice programmes. This week, ask three people in your company to come up with up to three specific ideas each that would transform the company. Ensure a culture where imaginations and innovations thrive. Make a difference. Do it now.… Continue Reading
SETTING your business up online for the first time does not have to involve getting caught up in a web of uncertainty. Starting up a new website can hold many fears for many business owners – although that could now be a thing of the past. Paying someone to do it has its drawbacks, such…… Continue Reading
WHEN managing change, pay attention to the four key principles. Leadership, communication, strategy and culture. You must have a clear understanding of these to avoid an uphill struggle. Remember, change is inevitable. You need the ability to adapt so you can survive and prosper. An organisation needs to improve and adapt to the changing world.…… Continue Reading
HOW can you make a success of leading an HR department? What is it you need to focus on to achieve your goals in such a demanding role? Claire Livesey, HR manager at Guardian Financial Services, has shared with us these four thought-provoking tips. Claire started her career working in telecommunications and landed her first…… Continue Reading
Time to Read – Five seconds for the first line, another five, and so on… My wife Rosalind knew her outcome – to install a sprinkler system for our hanging plants. She knew where she was when she started – her husband is useless at DIY, hates DIY and is probably the worst choice of…… Continue Reading
EVERY customer/supplier dispute, the loss of a customer, a fallout with a client, a decision by a potential customer not to come to you, or return to you – they all come down to one thing. It’s an actual or perceived (same thing) broken promise. Make sure you deliver and follow through on your deals,…… Continue Reading