Leverage and My Mistakes

I was watching a business program on the weekend and exercising some of the hindsight that is of course crystal clear once you've left a business or for that matter any part in your career development.

Definite Goals And The Burning Ambition To Achieve Them: How To Be A Winner

This article outlines the Enfys Acumen's approach to organizational development. It tells about development planning, strategic planning, business planning and individual planning. You can read about trustees/directors road maps and staff development and appraisal schemes.

Why People In Arab Culture Commit Escalation Of Commitment Error To Save Face?

The objective of this paper is to explore the reasons behind people in Arab Culture who commit the error of escalation of commitment just to save face. Several middle managers from government, power and banking sector were interviewed.

Comparing Running a Business to Playing Poker

The game of running a business has the same risks as many other games of chance. They offer opportunities and rewards. But they also can force you to leave the table.

Sales Strategy

The success of any organization depends on its ability to sell its products or services. The profits or revenues earned from sales play an important role in fuelling the growth and development of the business. Intense competition has made it important for companies to draft a suitable and efficient sales strategy.

To The Board Of Directors: Can Your CEO Answer 7 Key Innovation Strategy Questions?

Numerous studies and articles have recently reported on a key governance gap for many technology companies. Only 14% of technology companies on average have well developed global competitive scanning practices. What expectations of the CEO of a technology company should the Board have with regards to this competitive intelligence issue?

What is the Cost of Not Having a Strategic Plan?

Strategic planning is a necessary element for business success. What is the cost to your business by not having a strategic plan?

The Tornado in Your Business

The recent tragic news from Florida points out the vulnerability to the unexpected that we all face in life and in business. In the disaster field office we have learned that the only safeguard against uncertainly is preparedness. But when do you prepare?

Build Slowly for the Long Haul

Recently, I was privileged to be in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl, where all the great college football players who are graduating seniors come together for their last big game.

Marketing a Thriving Business for Succession – Best Dollars Ever Spent

In this article I am not speaking to the new business owner; I am writing for the business owner who is well established, and seeking a successful succession plan upon retirement. If you want your firm to be known as an established value, worthy of a buy in, buy-out or merger, you need to dress it in the equivalent of elegant, custom-tailored suits.

How To Come Up With Good Business Ideas

Almost all business all over the world started with good business ideas either coming from the entrepreneur himself, his creative team or even some of his friends or family members. Good business ideas are just around the corner but it takes a business-minded person to recognize them as good business ideas.

Starting a Business is Lemonade Stand Simple

The task of starting a business should be anything but intimidating. Find out how simple it can be and why it's not really your first time doing it.

A Strategic Approach To Planning For A New Business Year - Ask Your Clients Questions

A new business year has begun and hopefully your strategic thinking and planning has been underway for some time. A strategic thinking business coach suggests that asking clients some probing questions will be very beneficial in your planning efforts for the new business year. The strategy of asking these questions is to gain insight for developing the best solutions for your clients' problems. Asking questions will help you gain needed information from your clients; build rapport with your clients; increase the clients' comfort level; understand the clients' needs; and discover the clients' concerns, frustrations and fears. You can begin by asking questions that will let you know what is going right with your clients and hen transition into areas where problems may have occurred. And it is always important to initially focus on your client, rather than you and your client.