by Keith Coats | Apr 25, 2017 | Archive, Tuesday Tips
The Problem: I need to get my team to ‘think differently’ – to come up with a ‘better way of doing things’ – how can I get them to understand this in order to find this ‘better way’? The Solution: Here is a fun and participative exercise that will help achieve this...
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...
