Modern management
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Understanding the difference between management and leadership
Melinda Fell | May 27, 2018Too many people assume that managers and leaders are one and the same thing. Experience – and informed insight – suggest they are not. In this article, Melinda Fell examines some of the implications for mid-sized organisations.
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Want to succeed in business? Get an accountability partner
Anna Kucirkova | May 23, 2018Why do some business people achieve enormous amounts of success while others fail miserably? Why do some people reach their goals while others fail to conquer even the simplest milestones? One of the key factors is accountability.
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‘Run Your Business Better’ – Free book giveaway
First 5000 | May 15, 2018Win a free copy of business consultant Stephen Barnes’ book ‘Run Your Business Better’.
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The importance of aligning board, business and CEO
Stephen Chong | May 14, 2018A lack of appreciation for the importance of corporate wisdom by far too many boards is jeopardizing the profitmaking potential of companies in the new commercial era.
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Big block of cheese day
Stephen Barnes | May 8, 2018It is often difficult to gauge a wide range of views in business, not-for-profits, clubs and associations, but it is vitally important. The ‘Big Block of Cheese Day’ offers an interesting solution for engaging a wide range of voices around important issues.
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All power corrupts…
Linda McSweeny | May 7, 2018Self-obsessed narcissists are all too common in management, taking credit for others’ hard work, dropping names and hogging attention. Do such people seek positions of power or can power unleash the hidden narcissist in us all?
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How to manage your business risk
Stephen Barnes | May 2, 2018SME owners often find themselves too busy ‘doing the job’ to give time or thought to managing business risks, but this inattention can result in business failure. Stephen Barnes discusses the top three business risks to consider to keep your company safe.
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The art of saying ‘no’
Angela Henderson | April 22, 2018When you reach a certain level of success in business, especially these days of social media, people want to absorb your knowledge, and bounce ideas past you, but your time is valuable too.
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Good leadership is more than ‘anglo’ traits
Dan Caprar | April 21, 2018Some leadership attributes, like being trustworthy or encouraging, are viewed the same way in all cultures, but there are other characteristics that only spell leadership to people of Anglo-Celtic backgrounds.
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Co-operatives and mutuals can tip the balance back to workers
First 5000 | April 10, 2018When people have ownership of the enterprise they work for and derive value from being members, those enterprises are more productive, create better jobs, with higher staff engagement and their staff are more motivated to serve customers with quality service.
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The appeal of the ‘flat’ organisation
Massimo Garbuio | April 8, 2018Many firms are simplifying their management hierarchies to reduce bureaucracy and mid-sized firms are ideally placed to benefit from its advantages.
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Make the most of word counts in your tender
Robin Hastings | April 3, 2018A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to presenting your tender effectively and getting your message across.
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The best business podcasts
First 5000 | April 3, 2018Whether you’re driving to work, walking the dogs, pounding out a run or just relaxing at home, podcasts offer some of the best entertainment and information to be had today. There are many business podcasts on offer, and here are some of the best, including a humorous look at business life down under.
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Five ways to start SME succession planning
David Harland | March 31, 2018Every well-governed small business needs a robust succession plan says David Harland, Managing Director of FINH.
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Bid less, win more
Robin Hastings | February 16, 2018Does your organisation still bid for every opportunity it can find? A more focussed approach could reap better results by optimising your resources.