We live in a world of unparalleled change, much of it good (think of the benefits of mobile communications, the internet and advances in food production that have led to a steady reduction in global poverty), but alongside these benefits come real problems (from the changes needed to address climate change through to the more immediate struggle with cyber-security). As leaders, we all know the dangers of ignoring the changes […]
Leading change – not as easy as it sounds
Working with businesses on strategy, it is very apparent that the increasing rate of technological change is forcing companies to change themselves more frequently. Yet the existing strategy and planning processes often fail to evolve fast enough. It is also interesting to see how often well organised and successful businesses struggle to implement change. This […]
What Makes A Successful Business?
“ What Makes A Successful Business?” This is a question that is often discussed when we are working with companies to help develop their strategy. After all, most of us want to know what is the ‘secret sauce’ behind other people’s success! If you search online, you will find a vast amount of (often contradictory) […]