When we think about strategy, we tend to focus on the commercial sector, where companies have pretty much free rein to invest, restructure and divest in their quest for increased shareholder returns. But strategy is just as important for the public and not-for-profit sectors. If not more so.
Continue reading “Strategy isn’t just for the private sector”Author: Simon Perks
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One simple way to make a positive impression
I had a call first thing this morning with the Chief Executive of one of my clients to get his input into a project I’m working on. We had a great discussion and, as we approached the end of our scheduled session, I thanked him for taking the time to speak with me and wished him a pleasant rest of the day. His response surprised me.
Continue reading “One simple way to make a positive impression”On resilience
I define resilience as the ability of an individual or an organisation to deal with and to recover from adverse events. Our collective resilience has been tested extensively over the past few years. But it’s evident that personal, professional and corporate resilence is as important now as it has ever been.
Continue reading “On resilience”Staying in the know
It’s always important to know what’s going on. The news from home and abroad affects the decisions we make on a day-to-day basis. And longer-term national and global trends influence both our organisations and the trajectory of our personal and professional lives.
Continue reading “Staying in the know”Diverse groups make better decisions
Anyone who’s ever sat through a committee meeting will know that groups of people don’t always make good decisions. But there’s a way to do better. And that’s to make our groups as diverse as possible.
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