Tag: leadership
- How Much Time Should You Spend on Strategy Development?Many business owners work tirelessly in their businesses, excelling at what they do but often neglecting their strategy development. It’s the classic problem: “I’m too busy working in my business to work on it.” While unexpected challenges are part of running a business, a strong strategic plan can help you anticipate risks and capitalise on…
- Do you feel like a slave to your business?Feeling like a slave to your business implies the loss of control; thinking that you need to be available to your customers 24/7 and that your team can’t cope without you. It can also imply a victim mentality – that this is just what it’s like to be a business owner and that it’s not…
- Our Quarterly Coaching serviceOwning your own business is hard work and can often make you feel unsupported. Quarterly Coaching will provide you with accountability and support to keep you on target towards achieving the goals you’ve set in your business plan. We will ensure your business plan remains a living, working document and is a filter through which…
- Defining a great day’s workWe all have those days when we leave work feeling like we haven’t achieved anything that day. Then there are the days when you absolutely nail your work and feel like you’ve accomplished everything. While we can’t eliminate those bad days completely, we can apply principles to limit the number of bad days and ensure…
- The difference between directing and leadingThere are 10 departments in every business, no matter how small. These are: Many business owners control multiple departments. Imagine each department has a hat – worn by the single leader of each department. Many business owners wear multiple hats. The secret to the success of your organisation structure is to understand the key differences…