Navigating the five stages of decline: learning from those we’ve lost.
The current headlines are about the struggles of Wilko … but previous headlines covered the decline of a multitude of other 'established' businesses over the past 15-20 years as customer behaviours and online shopping disrupted the markets of previous industry leaders.
Eight steps to navigate the change AI brings
How are you navigating your #team and #business towards the #AI led digital age? These eight steps to managing transformation and change when it comes are critical in not just responding to AI, but becoming better as a result of it.
Structuring for growth - six of the most common operating structures
We’re often asked what the best way to structure a business is to give it the best chance of scaling successfully. The reality is there is no silver bullet.
Four-day working: what have we learned so far?
The case for four-day working is compelling, but so is the case against. Will it prove to be the natural next step in our evolution or a major threat to our economy?
Making OKRs work in your business
OKRs have become a staple for fast paced, ambitious businesses. But a huge number of companies underestimate the importance of process, discipline and culture in making them really impactful.
Five steps to simple strategy
Strategy can become over complicated but is vital in turning ideas and thinking into actionable plans and successful businesses. These five simple steps help build a winning strategy.
What is RACI and when should you use it?
In today’s world of increasing remote / hybrid working, values such as ‘trust’, ‘autonomy’ and ‘empowerment’ are no longer simple aspirations. They’re imperatives. As a result, so is ‘accountability’.
When should you hire an ‘A-player’?
‘A-players attract A-players. B-players attract C-players’ stated Steve Jobs as he demanded A-players in every role. But is that either feasible or affordable?
Innovate or die. The continued impact of Industry 4.0
‘RedBox and Netflix aren’t even on the radar screen in terms of competition’ Jim Keys said some 18-months before putting Blockbuster into administration.