Building something from scratch used to be necessary. When mass production and interchangeable parts took root and the industrial age was spawned, we integrated hardware. This was an effective way to get to the goal instead of fretting about each nut, bolt and circuit.We moved this thinking … [Read more...]
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Gaining Clarity From A Fresh Perspective
In working with clients I have often found problems hit roadblocks because of a lack of perspective. Being too close to a problem such as stunted business growth, poor sales strategy or low customer loyalty may be something that is hard to see.Our own blind spots can cause us to miss answers … [Read more...]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ideas Need Strategy
Creativity, ideas and visioning are all highly enjoyable parts of business. They allow for growing the frontiers of our realities and opening new possibilities and revenue streams. When I am working with a client, there is typically a problem to solve, and we strive to create a solution which is … [Read more...]
Friday, October 14, 2011
Communicate When You Can’t Deliver
We live in an imperfect world where problems are always abundant. Things just don't work out the way we envision. There are always obstacles. Software breaks. People disappoint. Systems fail.I can accept the mishaps common in project work. There are a lot of things that cannot be … [Read more...]
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Managing Talent Around The Goal
One of the biggest headaches I hear from the business owners I work with is around managing talent. Building effective systems can do wonders for a business. For one, it creates predictability. For another, it can keep headcount low, a major cost factor.However, we need people to get … [Read more...]
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Grow My Business – Start!
Starting or growing a business today is a great opportunity. I hear a lot of dismay from customers and friends at the state of our down economy. One thing is for sure: things are not the way they used to be, and they are not going back.Richard Florida has an insightful and foretelling book … [Read more...]
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
4 Productivity Tips For Publishing Content
I spend a lot of time publishing content. Whether you have a content marketing strategy in place, lead a team of people or have a corporate blog, there is a relentless vigilance to managing content. I have developed some personal and team collaboration systems which have helped me to get things … [Read more...]
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
3 Design Strategies To Increase Service Value
Thoughtful design is cheap yet usually neglected. It also shows you care. Don't just give me a chair. Take some extra care to make it interesting, comfortable and attractive. It makes me want it and value it more.Now, that is just a chair. What about a service? Care can show up in … [Read more...]
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Opportunity For Less
When bubbles burst, downsizing hits you or innovation trumps old ways, there is opportunity to rise above the perceived adversity. I say, perception, because the larger workings of a market typically reveals what markets demand and want. Your market has a shift and your ability to recognize the … [Read more...]
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Power Of The Ought
When you see something broken, do you despair or are you excited? Your ability to envision what ought to be breathes opportunity and vision into an area that would otherwise remain desolate, wanting or incomplete.While others hesitate to dream about something bigger, the power of the ought can … [Read more...]
