Category Archives: Leadership

“In the real world, companies copy and succeed “. That’s what the Economist says in its 12 May 2012 edition. Its article was aptly titled: “Pretty profitable parrots: For businesses, being good at copying is at least as important as being innovative” History shows that imitators often end up winners. There are several examples cited. Continue Reading

“Creative activity increases creative ability.” Harry Lorayne Innovations do not occur by chance and most successful companies have strategic tools to motivate and manage idea production Ideas are only effective if there are systems for selection , resource allocation and implementation. Profitable innovations can be best achieved through group collaboration and team work.   9. Continue Reading

“Your most brilliant ideas come in a flash, but the flash comes only after a lot of hard work.” Edward Blakeslee Innovation needs the right cultural characteristics to succeed. It must be encouraged and nurtured within your company. You must set an environment that encourages people to think in unusual and creative ways. This is Continue Reading

“Being creative would be so much easier if it weren’t for all those people who become or think they are “instant experts” on any and all topics, who get up in the morning simply to “kill” our ideas.” R.Alan Black   How do some companies achieve sustained high growth in profits? High-growth companies seek to Continue Reading

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook The greatest source of your company’s innovation is to be a business leader with a sustained commitment to doing things better and a willingness to seize opportunities. 1. Institute Creativity Awards Recognition is one of the most powerful Continue Reading

“No innovation, no competitiveness – that is the challenge of the new millennium. … We need more people with creative minds to be competitive. Our societies must discourage imitation and provide incentives to make products with originality.” Stan Shih, Chairman & CEO, Acer Group “Detailed long-range planning coupled with tight control at the center is Continue Reading

Communication is the key in business, whether with clients, suppliers, contractors or employees. What strategies can you employ to ensure that you are getting the most from your communication methods. When you have people working for you, whether they are employees or contractors, you need to ensure that you are getting the best out of Continue Reading

Catch your team doing it right and show them how to make ‘doing it right’ habitual Performance appraisal as defined by CCH ‘Personnel Management in Practice’ is defined as: The process of  identifying, evaluating and developing the work performance of an organisations’ employees so that organisational goals and objectives are achieved while at the same Continue Reading

Jack Fraenkel Basil Fawltys’ bad service is a comedy; bad service in your business is a tragedy. Easy, if you know how. Remember me?  I’m the guest who enters your restaurant, sits down patiently and waits while your front of house staff does everything but take my order. I’m the customer who goes into your Continue Reading

Jack Fraenkel A calling is a passionate commitment to work for its own sake. Imagine starting a business because you cannot imagine anyone ever being as passionate, excited and committed to an industry, its skill set and its customers as you are.  Then imagine sharing this dream with your 17 year old apprentice and watching Continue Reading