Climate Control versus Command and Control

Climate Control versus Command and Control

In most modern cars we are used to having climate controls – in order that we can create that ideal ambience for our journey. Not too hot or cold, enough air circulation that we don’t get drowsy or lose concentration and not too draughty to be...
Competitive differentiation…..big thing or small?

Competitive differentiation…..big thing or small?

Big of course! Well yes, but not necessarily achieved by big steps or major initiatives. For a lot of businesses, competitive differentiation is getting harder and harder.  That’s understandable too – developing and sustaining a truly distinctive product or...
Why the hell would I follow you?

Why the hell would I follow you?

In hierarchical systems having people follow you if you’re the leader is an occupational hazard.  It just happens.  Your position lends you authority, independent of your own personal capability as a leader. Wasn’t that nice, while it...
Competitiveness – what it really takes

Competitiveness – what it really takes

What’s your approach to understanding your competitiveness? In most of the businesses we are introduced to we typically find some combination of: Product/service differentiation (something that’s invariably hard to do) Their understanding of and relationships with...
Feedback – what feedback?!

Feedback – what feedback?!

How much feedback do you receive from your people and the business? How much feedback do you give your people on a day-to-day basis?  What kind of feedback are you giving them?  Adaptive?  Affirmative?  A good balance of the...
It’s all a question of balance

It’s all a question of balance

During the Great Pandemic, it was natural that most (all?) businesses “battened down the hatches” and minimised discretionary expenditure.  If you did that and survived, well done!  How have you been faring/acting since?  Has it felt like...