Many people I know are afraid of change, but the thing is – it’s inevitable.Yes, ‘steady away’ might be a comfort zone for you, but new ideas and innovation comes from change. I’ve been particularly interested in the growth of wine in cans for a while. It’s not particularly new at all, but I’m fascinated …
A while ago, I did a bid loss review for on behalf of an organisation I no longer work with. I was brought in as an external person as I wasn’t involved in the process (or given a bonus depending on it’s success or not) and so was a neutral party to be able to …
I’m sure a lot of people now know the term “Ikigai” – life purpose.It’s often used in coaching and personal development with regards to defining your personal meaning of life – taking into account your talents, passions and profession. Get this right, and your job isn’t really a job. This is something I totally get …
There’s lots already said about finding your niche and authenticity in marketing, and it’s something I really get behind. But is that enough? I find that taking a confident position in your market – and leading it with a true sense of purpose cannot be overlooked. There are of course boundaries to this – tearing …
If some initial client/supplier calls are like this for you, do you run away or relish the challenge? Personally, I love it. Just because someone struggles to articulate their idea doesn’t make it a bad idea. I’ve found that when I play the role of interpreter and then architect, the relationship with the client is …
If you think it’s about changing your light bulbs, or your entire supply chain – then you may not be looking closely enough. Sure, changing a supply chain is a huge undertaking (depending on your product/services and supply chain size) however often the first hurdles are faced closer to home – and that’s the business …