Braving change in the 21st Century – Part 2

Braving change in the 21st Century – Part 2

Part 1 of this article discussed the fact that effective change in the 21st Century starts with a clear sense of purpose (the why) supported by a clear vision for the future of the business. What does that vision need to deliver, to effectively support your purpose?...
Braving change in the 21st Century – Part 2

Braving change in the 21st Century – Part 1

In a world where the pace of change never lets up and, for some people at least, seems to be increasing, if we and our businesses are to thrive then we need to become ever more adept at adjusting to and driving change. To quote the old adage, “to stand still in...
Business Excellence – Why it matters

Business Excellence – Why it matters

Co-author: Nicole Bachmann Introduction to Business Excellence Why does any business strive to become better or, indeed, excellent? The owners/leaders of such businesses believe that a focus on and investment in achieving excellence will enable them to be more...
Recognising lack of Business Excellence – Part 2

Recognising lack of Business Excellence – Part 2

Co-author: Nicole Bachmann Lack of Business Excellence Explained Following on from part 1, the second part of this blogillustrates the attributes of an organisation in which excellence is absent from its People, Operations and Finance disciplines. For each of the...
Recognising lack of Business Excellence – Part 2

Recognising lack of Business Excellence – Part 1

Co-author: Nicole Bachmann Introduction to Business Excellence Why does any business strive to become better or, indeed, excellent? The owners/leaders of such businesses believe that a focus on and investment in achieving excellence will enable them to be more...