our world is flatbread introduction The words ‘our world is flatbread’ stood clearly and proudly on the façade of the shop, clarifying to all passing footfall what purpose the business served. The words left absolutely no doubt in my mind what their core business was, who it would serve and why they were doing ...
re-branding of our own businesses – change in action! introduction A change practitioner leads change in so many ways for differing organizations, yet not often for their own. The task of re-branding ‘business en motion’ has presented a great learning curve and many insights, whilst celebrating our first decade’s results. The following are some ...
Let’s Innovate! introduction Let’s Innovate! This commonly-heard statement around the corporate corridors attracts a variety of reactions from the depths of despair to the height of excitement. After years of ‘use and abuse’, this word has left its mark, swayed interpretations and facilitated heated debates. Resounding cries of ‘innovate, schminnovate’ ‘let’s go back to ...
When business is ‘en motion’, do we as business leaders always ensure the motion is positive and forwards, and if so, from which perspective? introduction When business is ‘en motion’, do we as business leaders always ensure the motion is positive and forwards, and if so, from which perspective? One leading sports retailer recently ...
change management is not HR introduction Finance Departments are secure in the knowledge that their future is assured. This is not a statement stemming from ego or guesswork, but rather calculating words based on solid and sound evidence, because that’s what their essence is about and credibility is earned from solid and sound evidence. ...
Just because it’s common sense, doesn’t mean it’s common practice! introduction The Business Planning Process is at the core of all business. Or is it? Commonly, substitutes exist. Lists of prioritised action plans, documented reorganisations or a set of goals or highly-organised budgeted figures have been interpreted and submitted as Business Plans. What has ...
