The question was asked by an MD over dinner and discussed (at length) by the other MDs at the table – we referenced the good, the bad and the ugly experiences we’d had. It covered vision, mission, values and behaviours…
MICHAEL DONALDSON Improving the performance of your business by improving the performance of your people, the profitability of your products and the productivity of your process.
THE VALUE INNOVATOR – Improving the performance of your business.
Is there a process for assessing Company Culture?
Tagged with: assessing culture, culture, employee engagement, SMEs
Posted in Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, Values
Posted in Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, Values
Strategy doesn’t have to be complicated – Lessons from a car maker
The recent May press headline of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) British luxury car brand (potentially) being purchased by French PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen Vauxhall) just shows how quickly their respective fortunes have changed. In 2014 JLR posted profits of £2.5B, whilst…
Tagged with: Business Planning, Growth, leadership, PSA, Strategic Planning, STRATEGY
Posted in Annual Plan, business strategy, leadership, Reviewing your Business Plan, Strategic Planning
Posted in Annual Plan, business strategy, leadership, Reviewing your Business Plan, Strategic Planning
The Male Pale Stale Board
my back of the envelope 7 question Stale Test for you to (more) objectively assess the health of your boardroom
Life’s more interesting when you listen
I first heard the expression “You have two ears and one mouth” from a Sales Manager and proud Yorkshire man called Ian – so I’d always assumed it was something of a Yorkshire proverb. Later I discovered the saying probably…
Tagged with: communication, Dalai Lama, ears to hear, Yorkshire Proverb
Posted in communication, Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, people, Skill Sets
Posted in communication, Company Culture, Engagement, leadership, people, Skill Sets
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
For some it’s the alarm, a cup of tea, a seat on the train, or the mortgage and for some it’s simply the thought of going to work that day. Have I missed anyone? One morning I got out of…
Tagged with: culture, leadership, NHS, P&G, Values
Posted in Company Culture, Customer Experience, Engagement, leadership, Principles, Purpose, Values
Posted in Company Culture, Customer Experience, Engagement, leadership, Principles, Purpose, Values
2018 Greatest Hits
So Greatness is all relative and Hits ain’t quite what they used to be! Nevertheless, here are the most viewed Value Innovator blogs of 2018. #3 Has the internet killed the Sales Professional? The demographic of the audience (and buyers)…
Tagged with: culture, internet, SALES, Skills for business growth, Sustainability, USP's
Posted in Business Growth, Company Culture, internet, Marketing, Sales Training, Values
Posted in Business Growth, Company Culture, internet, Marketing, Sales Training, Values
Gifts from three wise people
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star And continuing the seasonal theme I bring you gifts from three wise men (well two men and one woman) that…
