I’ve saved my best favourite quotes, graphics and artwork for the better part of 35 years. Somtimes it’s good advice to remember. A pithy quote to use at the perfect
Effective business decision-making involves a seven-step process that’s been defined and refined pretty much since modern business began with the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s. While the process is
The PESTEL diagram – aka PESTLE, PEST or STEP – is one the most useful tools to help an organisation understand the external pressures and factors that will affect its
If you’re part of a change program, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is Are our people ready for change? If you do, you’re really asking about two
In 1964, American management psychologist Harold Leavitt developed the Diamond Model (now commonly known as Leavitt’s Diamond) as a methodology to analyse and understand the effects a change program would
‘Being assertive’ is one of those phrases, if not behaviours, that has confused many people over the years, perhaps because there has been little differentiation between assertiveness and its cousin
These two important phrases in business are bandied about a lot: Analytical Thinking versus Critical Thinking. Let’s face it. Some business definitions generally are simply head-scratching. For example, can you tell me what’s
If you conduct research, you should know two basic types: quantitative research vs. qualitative research. By understanding the similarities and differences between them, as well as their characteristics and methods,
Generating the right name for an organisation is arguably one of its most important decisions. As the most visible form of its reputation, a good name … Serves as the