June 30th, 2011
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What is a Shared Vision?
So what makes a vision successful? Everyday companies try to create a vision that will lead them into the future but seldom does that vision ever impact the organization. The reason for this is that the vision is created by a few and never becomes a ‘shared vision’ of the entire organization. Peter Senge, in [...]
Creating a Vision That Achieves Results
How important is a vision statement to your company or division? Well, have you ever thought about embarking on a journey without knowing where you are going? The same can be said about running a company, without a vision statement you are going places but who knows if it is in the right direction or [...]
Coming To Your Senses, Again and Again!
When we talk about the Enchanted Self we are referring to positive states of mind and body that are unique to each of us. We are also referring to the process by which we tap into our Enchanted Self. (The name I have given to this delightful, happy, elevated part of us that knows how [...]
5 Ways of Increasing Business Profits
The economy may finally be turning around and showing signs of a rebound. Interest rates have begun to rise and the stock market is recovering from the lows it experienced in the last couple of years. Is your business ready to take advantage of these improving times? Can you translate these improvements into increased profits? [...]
7 Critical Steps to Formulating Your Annual Strategic Business Plan
Businesses tend to avoid doing their annual business plan thinking that it is an arduous task that does not accomplish much. Formulating your annual plan is, however, critical to your business success and if done correctly should be quick, easy and generate bottom line results. Rather than creating a business plan that achieves no results, [...]
Work With Spirit, Work With Pride
Spirit in the work place? Absurd, you say? After all why should it be there? We’re here to work and earn our daily wage. On the weekends and in the evening many of us watch some amazing sporting feats. Some of us may even participate in some great events. What spirit those athletes have! How [...]
The Art of Delegation
Lets begin by understanding a little more about delegation. Hopefully this short piece will allow you to assess your own approach and review its effectiveness or otherwise. Definition – Delegation is where part of your own job consciously passed to a subordinate whilst retaining accountability. As management is really about getting things done through people, [...]