People often ask me why would you want to hire a consultant? It’s clear from their faces they can’t see the value and wonder what they will gain. Well here are 5 reasons to hire a management consultant if you employ staff: 1. A fresh perspective – Often when you’re in the middle of your … Read more
Recently I’ve been thinking back to my first few jobs and what I learnt from them. For many years I worked for my mum and dad in their tea room and memories are full of laughter and love. At 18, I left home and went to work out in the big city. What an eye-opener! … Read more
Do we as leaders and managers really think about how people are affected when we bring in change? Do we give them enough support through periods of change? I think as leaders, we strive to and certainly try our best, despite all the conflicting demands on our time. However, if you feel like you’re struggling … Read more
This week I’ve been reminiscing and it took me back to the days where as a child I was brought up in a home-made cake shop and tea shop in a tiny village in West Sussex. From the age of seven I would help out and it was a fantastic experience for a child, as … Read more
The other Saturday, I took our granddaughter to meet her mum and on the way, we started playing I spy. It was so funny, as it was amazing what Grace could see and the letters that she used. It’s as if at that age they can be so creative and they can let their imagination … Read more
How to address a drop in productivity
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