Wouldn't it be great if negative headlines changed to Britain shows the highest increase in new start-up businesses during 2012 or economy strengthened by fearless British entrepreneurs - Don't fear what is happening to other Companies see it as an opportunity to create your own niche.
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January 16, 2012 in Communication, Economy, Leadership, Motivation, Transformational Change
Margaret Thatcher is still a polarising figure, worshipped and reviled, sometimes by the same people. People who emerge from the masses and become figures that make such a difference to the world because of their actions (good and bad) fascinate me. Why them? What did they do to get such attention and influence? Of course in reflection, was that a good thing or bad?
In a new age of competition, sustainability can mean many things. Often used as a tagline for environmental or social issues, sustainability at it's heart means one thing, win win...
According to Duncan Goose, the creator of the philanthropic consumer brand One “We are right at the infancy of a step change in consumer behaviour,” He believes that at the heart of the shift is a new breed of consumer: Generation G. This new Generation are said to be far less motivated by brands and products and more closely identify with ideals and values – they would buy Innocent Smoothies and Ben and Jerry’s over Haagen Daas and Pepsi because they believe they do good not evil!
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January 9, 2012 in Change Management, Communication, Leadership, Motivation, Transformational Change
I wanted to write about the 100th Anniversary of the African National Congress (ANC) but felt deflated because it was a movement that changed a country but I couldn't hand on heart say that it's transition to being a political party has been the success that it should have been and the allegations of corruption and political infighting are a far cry from the dignity of Nelson Mandela's inclusive rainbow nation.
Mary Portas unveiled a report last month entitled Understanding High Street performance which suggested that a third of High Streets are degenerating or failing. It said spending in town centres has fallen to 42% from 49% in 2000 and is projected to fall further by 2014 while online spending has doubled since 2000 and is predicted to continue rising.
Implementing a PLM structure to your new product development process can add benefit in helping the people in your organisation to create better quality products that appeal to your consumers. But does this process have to be routine?
When collecting information- are you really joining the dots? Can you be sure that the questions you're asking people are furthering your understanding and creating a picture that makes sense?
