15 Mistakes leaders make
Here are 15 common mistakes that many leaders may find themselves making, particularly in times of increasing pressure and that you should watch out for on your own leadership journey.
Business Planning – what (or who) are you missing?
Who’s missing? I’ve been having a number of conversations with business owners in the lead up to their strategic planning sessions. Now, Where, How is a typical structure for any planning session; but missing critically in this sequence is Who. Getting to where you want…
Brisbane-based technology company onto a winning game plan
Brisbane-based technology company Redman Solutions has been named as a finalist in the 2018 International All-Star Awards, which recognises champion players of the ‘Great Game Of Business’ across the globe. The Great Game Of Business is a widely-acclaimed open-book management methodology developed in the US…
Uncover focus areas for your business with this simple assessment
One of the tools we use to create focus and drive results is a concept called MiniGamesTM. Using all of the elements of a Game in a focused and specific time frame, MiniGamesTM also provide a nice entry point for new players – by getting your team…
Bring your numbers to life and start educating everyone on your team to think and act like a business owner with this simple strategy
When most people hear the term Open-Book Management – they take it to mean simply sharing financial information with their team, and while many understand the concept when it comes to opening the kimono, people are hesitant. If you open the books in a lean…
Could a count-down to Christmas be just what your team needs to push to the finish line this year?
With Melbourne Cup behind us, and Christmas parties now starting, it’s easy to get caught up in the silly season and lose focus on the real finish line – a strong end to 2017 for your business. That is why it is the perfect time…
Here’s how one restaurant increased their top line by 30% in less than 6 months
As a business owner, it’s easy to think you have to have a solution for every problem or roadblock your business encounters. But what if you didn’t have to have all the answers? Imagine if everyone on your team was as committed and focused on the…
What does the new financial year look like for your business?
With the end of the financial year in sight (can you believe it!) – if you haven’t done so already – it’s time to think about what’s winning for your business this coming 2018 financial year. What are you going to work on? Do differently? …
Make 2017 the year to get what you want, with 4 simple words
With 2017 underway, a priority for many businesses in the first month of the year is conducting planning / performance reviews with team members. It’s a rewarding exercise helping team members to look forward and articulate their goals and aspirations for the six months to come…
Do you know what your team want for Christmas?
Gift giving at Christmas time is tricky enough for family and friends – let alone trying to organise something for your team. You might go straight to a financial “Bonus” – but that can be messy when it starts to become expected; or perhaps you always…