by James Preston | Mar 14, 2017 | Archive, Future Trends
In a world characterised by exponential change, disruptive technologies and growing complexity, it is clear that many of us need to develop a new set of skills related to strategic thinking and being future focused. Without these new skills we are in danger of being...
by James Preston | Mar 13, 2017 | Archive, Change, Leadership, Organisational Development
I am busy working with a client that is struggling to get innovation. They desperately want it, but are currently unable to let go of their existing corporate culture that completely squashes innovation. To succeed in the 21st century, most businesses need a...
by Jude Foulston | Mar 10, 2017 | Archive, Change, Leadership, Organisational Development
Transcript If we live in times of deep disruptive change where what happened yesterday is unlikely to be repeated tomorrow, then one of the key things we have to do is to experiment more. Most organizations that I work with are focused on trying to get innovation....
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 James Preston | Mar 6, 2017 | Archive, Clients Feedback and Media, Future Trends
Earlier this year, we collaborated with O2 Business in the UK to produce a special report on technology trends impacting business – and especially enterprise IT – in 2017. The report is now available to the public. You can download a PDF copy here. The...