Colin Thompson - CEO - UK 
Your blueprint for business success Structuring for Growth Organisations must perform four essential management roles in order to succeed over the long term: At the same time, all companies go through an organisational life cycle that consists of distinct stages of growth and decline. The key to planning for growth involves knowing which management roles … Read more
These basic competencies are considered vital for effective leadership: Develop a vision. With a competent, motivated staff, the leader is free to develop a working vision of the organisation’s future. Know yourself. Your actions must align harmoniously with specific values, behaviour and principles. Connect with others. Understand what makes your employees perform at their best … Read more
It has been said that, in the 21st century, the very nature, speed and complexity of change will change. If that is indeed the case, then so too will the nature of leadership. What made the leaders of yesterday will not make the leaders of tomorrow. What will a 21st century leader look like? In … Read more
The Seagull Management structure is Flying in — Dump all the Changes — Fly Out!! The correct structure is The Management of Change` over a period of time that works for each change that is taken on board. Always share the changes and time periods and allow enough time for the changes to work before … Read more
As Napoleon Hill wisely noted, “The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.” In the ever-evolving world of business—marked by rapid technological shifts, global uncertainties, and the need for resilient leadership—this principle … Read more
In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape – where customer demands are ever-increasing, digital transformation accelerates change, and organisational agility determines survival – one timeless truth stands out: the greatest driver of lasting success is investing in people. I am delighted to share the full PDF of my book, Accelerate with Impact: Your Business and Personal … Read more
Growing a business faces a range of challenges. As a business grows, different issues/problems and opportunities demand different solutions – what worked a year ago might now be not the best approach. All too often, avoidable mistakes turn what could have been a great business into an also-ran. Recognising and overcoming the common pitfalls associated … Read more
So which is it: Time for a sharp exit – you need time for your exit strategy to kick-inTime for a sharp exit – you need to plan the timing of your exit?Time for a sharp exit – your exit needs to be swift?Time for a sharp exit – you need to start thinking about … Read more
The printing industry is currently and will continue to experience many transitions in the form of `Digital Printing and Communications`. This also impacts on all businesses globally. The printing industry will continue to evolve into new and exciting `electronic imaging driven by digital technology`. Digital technology, economic restructuring, global competition, market changes, emerging new media … Read more
Right now, our mission is to provide practical strategies and timely information to protect and prepare you as we slide into a global recession. With that in mind 10 Recession-Busting Solutions for advisors, business owners, and CFOs are here to help you be successful in your task. 1. Re-Evaluate Your Business Model the way you … Read more