Research has found direct links between culture and performance of an organisation. In this video, Steve Simpson and Steven Bowman discuss UGR’s (Unwritten Ground Rules) that demonstrate how well an organisation’s vision and values are being lived in the workplace.
Stop competing for less: How to adopt a 'blue ocean strategy' and unlock value innovations in the Boardroom
Why do some companies succeed in creating new markets while others fail?This question has driven the work of W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne over the past ten years and led them to conceptualize a framework for business innovation and success: Blue Ocean Strategy.
What is strategic awareness? 8 ways you can begin to use it in business and in life
Strategic awareness rarely features in modern textbooks on management, yet is something that can fundamentally change conversations and decision-making at the Board level.
In essence, strategic awareness is the...
Leadership VS friendship: How to maintain a relationship in the workplace for those in positions of authority
Have you ever seen one of your close peers receive a promotion, or be appointed to a Board, only to then treat you and existing workplace friends in a different, negative way?
For the senior executive: the 5 tips you need to become an innovator
This commonly accepted business practice tends to compel people to believe that they need to cut costs to improve revenue and profit, making expenses the focus of the business strategy, not revenue generation. This often leads management to make decisions that actually harm the organization.
How to attract more money and resources to your not-for-profit
When it comes to financing a nonprofit, there are many uphill battles. The two greatest factors that either create or limit prosperity and abundance in a nonprofit organization are...
The 8 behaviors of any business that hopes to expand its consciousness
The following list is a compilation of tactics and behaviors which may seem unconventional, but form the foundations of a resilient business that can sustain conscious growth.
11 engagement techniques to improve your board attendance rates
Have you ever had (or heard of) the situation where one or more Board members were either consistently late, or were not turning up on a regular basis (with or without pre-warning)?
5 Practices Every CEO Should Adopt to Help Their Business Thrive
For innovation to thrive in an organization, the CEO plus Board of Directors must actively promote the right culture.
Is your Boardroom optimized for success? The 3 thinking habits to watch out for in the coming year
The thinking habits of an organization's Board of directors plays an important role in shaping the culture of its workforce and the effectiveness of its strategies.
The 6 most powerful questions you can ask to enhance your Board’s Strategic Awareness
The strategic value of asking the right questions, especially during board meetings, is rarely tapped into. Start use the six most powerful questions below and watch the effectiveness of your board skyrocket.
A quick guide to writing an impactful vision statement
One of the most powerful tools for creating strategic awareness in your nonprofit organization is your Vision statement.