The Only 2 Ways to Reach Your Customers
The Only 2 Ways to Reach Your Customers by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions There are two ways to market to and gain customers, and two ways only. Either you reach out to them, or they are...
View Article5 Ways to Build Your Leadership Brand
5 Ways to Build Your Leadership Brand by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Many companies have an ad hoc approach to developing their leaders, developing them as and when necessary to help...
View ArticleFive Strategic Tips for a Profitable Future
Five Strategic Tips for a Profitable Future by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions A recently published book, Understanding Michael Porter: The essential guide to competition and strategy...
View Article3 Ways to Improve How You Work
3 Ways to Improve How You Work by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions We are often so busy doing the work that we forget to take a step back and give ourselves the time to focus and...
View ArticleThe Art of Setting KPIs
The Art of Setting KPIs How to create KPIs that drive engagement and performance by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. Although this is true...
View ArticleThe Art of Effective Delegation
The Art of Effective Delegation A 5-step process by which to effectively delegate and manage delegated work. by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Delegating effectively allows managers and...
View ArticleDo You Have a Leadership Team or a Leadership Committee?
Do You Have a Leadership Team or a Leadership Committee? The differences and the impacts of leadership by team and by committees. by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Many CEOs and senior...
View ArticleEfficiency vs Effectiveness
Efficiency vs Effectiveness Which would you rather be – efficient or effective? by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions The focus for many businesses today is on the short-run, getting more for...
View ArticleLeadership – the Ticking Talent Time Bomb
Leadership – the Ticking Talent Time Bomb by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Forecasts on where the future leaders will come from, and where they will not! Are you worried about the...
View ArticleHow To Manage Those Delegated To
How to Manage Those Delegated To by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions This looks at how to assess what are the best ways to manage those doing delegated work. This follows on from a previous...
View ArticleIt’s What Is, Not What Might Be, That Matters!
How to build your ability to be objective. A common mistake made by managers is to equate what they think with what they know. But there is a world of difference, let me explain. At the core of this is...
View ArticleBusy-ness and Productivity
We are all working in an environment where we are expected to do more, with less, more quickly. So, we look to work faster and quicker in what we do. But this has led to a problem. The problem is this....
View ArticleGood Procrastination, Bad Procrastination
When procrastinating can be a good thing to do….. What do you think of when I say the word “procrastination” to you? Often we look at procrastination we see it as something that we do but should not...
View ArticleThe Paradox of Choice
Giving greater choice does not mean more will be chosen! Most people believe that having a choice is good. The belief here is that choice gives us freedom, so if we have more choices we have more...
View ArticleManaging Delegated Work
The skill in delegating work comes after you have delegated it Now you have delegated work you need to make sure it gets done. Just because you have delegated the work does not mean it will...
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