Do you know what’s underrated in business? Systems. While leadership, marketing and fancy pants websites get plenty of time in the limelight with awards and LinkedIn posts and mentions in client newsletters, poor old systems barely ever get a
Business strategy
Time to think lean…
If you’re like many Kiwis right now, your household budget might be feeling a little stretched. The grocery bill doesn’t go as far as it used to, you wince when you fill the car up with fuel, and those rising mortgage rates have you pondering which
What to do and say when your people ask you for a pay rise
As published in Stuff on May 3, 2023 With today’s cost of living challenges, your team members will be more expectant around wanting a pay rise this year. Before you either shell out for an increase or give a straight-up “no”, there are a few
Six Sigma: It’s not a sorority
In my second blog in a series explaining business methodology you may have heard of but don’t understand, I’m talking Six Sigma. Yes, it might sound like some American sorority but it’s probably less fun than that — but better for business! Six
What the heck is design thinking?
If you’ve worked with me, you know I try not to use jargon when talking business. I think the important thing is understanding the concept of what we’re trying to achieve vs baffling people with technical terms. However, there are a few business
Ten things to do for business success in harder times
As published in Stuff on March 31, 2023 — See that article HERE It’s no secret that times are getting harder for most Kiwi businesses. I’m hearing it every day from our Business Changing clients; even good to great businesses are noticing a drop