If I offered you $100 now or $150 tomorrow, which would you take? All other things being equal, the obvious choice is the $150. But what if I offered you the $150 in a year from now? Now you might have second thoughts about waiting. But why? You should still accept the $150 – it’s […]
For most of the past 200 years, the workplace of the knowledge worker has been an office. But that’s changing – and changing fast. Modern teams include full-timers, part-timers, contractors, interns, telecommuters, and job sharers. We also have extended work teams, using outsourcing, crowdsourcing, and other similar work practices. Many leaders and organisations struggle with
The insurance industry in Australia faces many challenges from competitors, regulators, the changing workforce and increasing customer choices. Smart organisations – large and small – can take advantage of the opportunities to stand out and thrive.
A number of factors will affect the way you price your products and services. One factor that most businesses don’t consider is who will eventually pay for it, because this can make a significant difference to the price. When you position your product for different potential buyers, you can find creative pricing options – especially
The real estate industry in Australia is facing challenges from technology, government, an uncertain market, and increasing competition.But there are also great opportunities for smart agents and agencies to stay ahead of the game.
It’s easy to think you offer unique products and services, but in today’s world, you’re probably wrong. It doesn’t take much for a competitor to start offering the same products or services – and often that competitor can be somebody in China building the same product, or somebody in India offering the same service. Sometimes
For most of the past 200 years, the workplace of the knowledge worker has been an office. But that’s changing – and changing fast. Modern teams include full-timers, part-timers, contractors, interns, telecommuters, and job sharers. We also have extended work teams, using outsourcing, crowdsourcing, and other similar work practices. Many leaders and organisations struggle with
My friend Melvin Yeo is a lawyer. And he’s an amateur. I don’t mean he’s an amateur lawyer. Far from it – he’s a highly-respected corporate lawyer who works for one of Australia’s leading companies. But that’s his day job. In his spare time, he’s an amateur “foodie” – in other words, a gourmet (though
Who are the leaders you really look up to? And what makes them great leaders? You might see things like a clear vision, a drive to succeed, a passion for their work, or the ability to inspire. But more often than not, these are the results of great leadership, and we’re seeing those results, not
The power in the world has shifted, from Europe in the 19th century and the USA in the 20th century. Now we’re in The Asian Century, and it will change our world in profound ways. Organisations who tap into it will see great opportunities, while those who don’t will fall behind. If you want to
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