Do you feel overwhelmed by information overload? If so, get over it! Your clients and team members expect you to consume vast quantities of information, pick and choose the bits that are most relevant to them, and present it in an engaging way. Of course, this is easier said than done! The only way to […]
Many leaders struggle to maintain energy throughout their day, due to tight deadlines, competing priorities, and increasing demands on their time. In this episode, peak performance specialist Julie Meek provides simple and effective strategies for energy, stamina and productivity. Listen To the Episode Visit Julie’s Web site here. [podcast-keep-in-touch]
Have you noticed it’s getting harder to get noticed? In the past, when a customer wanted to buy something important – whether it was insurance, a house, their next car, or an IT system – they would start by talking to a professional, like you. They knew you were an expert in this area, and
You can’t control how everybody uses e-mail, but if you’re leading a team, business or other organisation, you can educate your team members about good e-mail practices. And because much of your regular e-mail happens within the team, getting this right can make a big difference to your productivity. Here are some simple rules you
You might think wealthy nations and large companies have a huge innovation advantage because they have so many more resources available to them. While that can be true, sometimes the abundance of resources can be a hindrance. Sometimes the most innovative ideas come from people making use of limited resources. In India, this is called
With rising house prices, rents rising faster than inflation, and rent prices outpacing incomes, Australia is facing many challenges with affordable housing and social housing. The solutions we’ve used in the past won’t work anymore, and new innovative solutions are required to manage housing affordability.
In the past, when most organisations could rely on a few innovations a year, innovation was considered to be only the role of a Research & Development department. Now, when your organisation is more complex, employees have more ideas, and the external environment is changing so fast, innovation is everybody’s responsibility. This is not a
In our fast, flat and free world, energy companies, resource companies and other utilities need to involve their customers and community in providing their services. Smart companies around the world are doing this in a number of innovative ways. >
Successful leaders need to know how to lead in modern workplaces, with more flexible work arrangements, technology that boosts productivity, the mix of personal and work lives, and the growth of collaboration and networking. Listen To the Episode Visit Julie’s Web site here. [podcast-keep-in-touch]
When most organisations think of their customers, they think only of doing things for them. That’s good, because it means you focus on serving them. However, customers now have more power and influence than ever before, and are happy to help you as well. Involve your customers and clients in your innovation programs, so you