by Keith Coats | Mar 9, 2017 | Archive
Strategy has often been confused with efficiency. If your ‘strategy’ is to be ‘efficient’ you have the wrong strategy. Efficiency is today nothing more than an organisational hygiene factor; when it comes to securing a competitive advantage, efficiency is necessary...
by Keith Coats | Mar 8, 2017 | Archive, Leadership
As I write this I am once again in the Dargle area located in the picturesque Midlands of Kwa Zulu Natal. It is a place that when created surely must have brought a smile to the Creator; reflection of a job well done! It is a special place, made even more special by...
by Keith Coats | Feb 21, 2017 | Archive
Competitive Advantage – What matters most and how we got here Competitive advantage has always existed and understanding the evolution of what constitutes competitive advantage in today’s context, is important for any business. It may seem obvious and yet there...
by Keith Coats | Feb 17, 2017 | Archive, Leadership
Book One: Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense By Jules Goddard & Tony Eccles The tag-line subtitle to this book is, ‘Why some organisations consistently outperform others’. – a title that no doubt will spark immediate interest in the casual passer-by. However it is...
by Keith Coats | Feb 2, 2017 | Archive, Leadership
I once watched the movie ‘Limitless’ which explored the concept of a pill that leads to acutely enhanced awareness and performance. Obscure facts tucked away in the recesses of one’s subconscious become accessible; patterns hidden by details become clear and...
