A time of reflection and new beginnings
For obvious reasons, this is a very busy time of year for all. It is also a time of reflection on the year gone by and the goals set for it. Whether these were achieved and if not, why not. As such in this time it is important to reflect on the lessons learnt in […]
Drawing from the past to move forward
I think the new year is one of the most powerful motivators. Maybe it is the notion of getting through a year – whether it be in celebration or on reflection of tough times. Or maybe it is because the crazy rush eventually dies down, we get to spend some time with our loved ones, […]
What I have learnt about building blocks in business
At this point in time I am going through a massive exercise in simplification. Simplification in the sense that any independent systems are being consolidated, simplified and modified. Also, that processes are being consolidated and the legal structure refined. Often, we mistakenly think that structure is something we do (a legal thing we do) […]
About having the right people in the right seats… also, the hard truth about having the wrong people in the wrong seats
Just about every book about business worth reading, tells you to ensure that you ensure the right people are in the right positions. These also teach us about the repercussions if you don’t get this right. Over the years I’ve had my share of learnings when it comes to this. Although I must say, […]
About New Chapters and Change
I have learnt that for most people, change is the most intimidating and most stressful prospect of all in life. Strange, because according to many writers, change is the only constant. In the last few weeks, I have witnessed how change is good for some people but not for others. In the last few weeks […]
I don’t have time…
They say business is a delicate combination of a war and sport. In the last 8 weeks, this could not be more true for me. In business there are always seasons and challenges, that is a given, specifically, when the operational chaos is all-encompassing, and you struggle to keep your eye on the goalpost. Sometimes […]
How love really does makes the business world go round
As much as business is about useful products or services or even, systems and processes, it is more about people. At the end of the day, business is all about relationships. Your ability to build and sustain relationships well is directly correlated to ultimate success. Naturally, the most important relationships to build as a […]
Why legal compliance is an income generating expense and why it matters that it is
For many years I have maintained that when a business spends money on legal, it is not a non-income generating expense. The fact is the risk of non or partial compliance is far greater. Businesses are not dealing with this by engaging a professional – the question then follows… does this mean that many businesses […]
Our two hats…
In small businesses it is often a reality that shareholders and directors are the same people. We are taught that the company is a separate entity, but that the people influence the culture. Ultimately the entity serves people, who thus have a vested interest in its success. This is all fine and well theoretically, but […]
Expectations…
In my view, expectations are where misalignment often happens. Whether it be in a business transaction, with our children, a relationship (whether romantic or not) or even in a partnership. In no small degree as humans, we are driven by expectations that are fuelled by projections. The funny thing is, no matter how […]