How to develop a culture of innovation
We often see innovation as significant advances in technology or major capital investments. Take, for example, the production of wings for the Airbus A380 in Wales or the Dyson bagless vacuum. However, innovation can (and, in my opinion, should) be embraced at many other levels. At its core, innovation is about solving problems Innovation can […]
Is B Corp™️ Certification right for your business?
Having recently been through the process of B Corp Certification, I’ll admit it is a question I have asked myself several times. “Becoming a Certified B Corporation is one of the most rigorous, comprehensive and rewarding processes your business will undertake.” That’s what it says on the B Corporation website; in my experience, it is […]
The 7 coaching questions you need to ask as a leader
During my MBA, I was introduced to the book ‘The Coaching Habit Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever’ by Michael Bungay Stanier. Did it change the way I lead forever? I certainly found the book and his framework hugely powerful. I would recommend it to any leader or aspiring […]
How automation can help your business work smarter
What does automation mean to you? It’s a well-used buzzword, inciting a range of reactions. Fear that robots will replace jobs. Excitement about its potential to boost productivity and performance. Automation is often thought of as a solution to large, complex problems. However, it can be hugely powerful to assist with day-to-day processes or completing […]
Business planning and the case for the Business Model Canvas
Seven steps, nine steps, ten steps. One page, five pages or 30 pages. Everyone has a different view on how to write a business plan. Google it, and you’ll get 4 billion (yes, billion!) hits. So if you’ve found this blog via Google, then lucky you. That’s before you even start the debate between business plans […]
How to build a resilient workforce
Business resilience has never been more important. Our world has become more unpredictable, and it’s not just the pandemic that has made it so. Many other things, like technological advances and climate change, are having an impact too. Undoubtedly, the Covid-19 pandemic had a drastic and far-reaching impact on the business I had nurtured and […]