Category: Leadership
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Tools, Strategies & Methodologies to Improve Business Processes (Part 3)
Over the last couple of months, I have shared some of the key requirements for businesses to improve and succeed (Read up on Part 1 here, and Part 2 here). This month I will share the last of the strategies and methods for business improvement. Having seen, and knowing by experience what works effectively within…
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Tools, Strategies & Methodologies to Improve Business Processes (Part 2)
Last month in Part 1, I shared on some of those tools that are integral to an organisation’s needs. They evolve around the systems that help to manage many of the things a business does. These need to be sound and well managed or the rest is a waste of time. This month I will…
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The Fundamentals Apply Anywhere
Last month I addressed the need for strong and consistent accountability in the workplace. Last week I was in China visiting a packaging plant that are a current supplier to a well-known Australian manufacturer of dairy products. It was my first trip to mainland China, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, though knowing…
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What is Accountability?
Last month I addressed why so many cultural programs implemented within organisations fail, and what are the key things to focus on for any program to succeed. I mentioned that understanding the philosophy and DNA of the organisation was critical to achieve success in transformation. And I raised the term “Accountability”. I want to explore…
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Cultural Investment
I introduced the importance of culture last month, and how leaders can affect the culture of their group. I have been involved in several organisations over the last 20 years where they have introduced a typically very expensive program to change culture or develop leaders, much to my disappointment. With much hoopla and ceremony, the…
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Culture and Leadership
We have spent several of the latest discussions talking about Transformational Leadership and many of the points on what makes a good leader. One of the things that has a significant impact on the ability to lead in any group of people is the group’s culture. Culture is the underlying belief system and includes the…
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Leadership and Transformation
Last month we looked at Managers vs Leaders and some of those distinctions within the business world. Leaders who step up can make such a positive difference to teams and the business, providing the support and culture allow. Leaders have the ability to transform circumstances, to alter and reshape their sphere of influence and control.…
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Understanding Leadership vs Management
In my last blog, I asked the significant question “Are you an Influencer” and gave some pointers to determine whether you were or weren’t. As an Executive Coach, I get to spend my day with business owners, C-suite and other senior Managers who run all or parts of large organisations. It still amazes me how…
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Are You An Influencer
Last month I asked who are those people influencing you in the areas of your life and were those influences positive or negative for growth? I shared that every group or circle of influence have leaders that sway the decisions of the group. I also encouraged you to find the right leaders that would have…
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Who Are Your Influencers?
Last month I shared on my mentoring experience from 2017. One of the key learnings I took away from the program was that we all need to surround ourselves with like-minded and challenging people. This may not be in a program such as I participated in; this could be in your workplace or personal life. …