It is people’s abilities and behaviours that drive business success (and also failure). Training, leadership and motivation are critical to success. For people to perform well they should understand the purpose of what they are doing and its relevance to the organisation as a whole; it is also important for them to have feedback. Something [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Management category.
Double dip or not – 5 tips for steering through uncertain conditions
When the credit crunch hit I was struck by how many businesses adopted a slash and burn mentality. Doubtless many businesses had been complacent and there was fat that could be trimmed, but also there was a reluctance to spend money on the things that would take them forward, whether it was marketing, skills, IT or [...]
News of the World – an unanswered question
My initial reaction to the recent News of the World revelations was that the people at the top must take responsibility. I took the view that senior management are ultimately responsible for the organisation’s culture and when there is a serious breach of ethics they should resign. As mentioned in my last blog I have [...]
Sustainability isn’t just for eco geeks
I am not one to jump on bandwagons. Buzz words do nothing for me. However I do also look to improve the way things can be done. I recently attended an excellent event hosted by Knowledge Peers “Sustainability: Win in Business”, the speakers included small business owners who have applied sustainability in their business, consultants [...]
How fraud prevention can improve profits and cash flow
In my last blog I spoke about the increased risk of fraud in the current climate and the challenges of SMEs in preventing fraud. Whilst businesses can thrive on friendliness, informality can also result in loose procedures that leave a business exposed to fraud or error. Here are some tips which should not only help [...]
Fraud: could your business “win” the lottery?
Whilst we are technically past recession and (depending what commentator you listen to) things are looking up, in reality things are still tough for many businesses and there could well be a few bumps and scrapes on the way to recovery. Many businesses’ main concerns are about generating business, managing costs and the bank balance. [...]
