I was re-reading this article again about the global Microsoft breakdown caused by CrowdStrike. I quote, “Even basic checks by a human developer would have found the problem.” So how could a multi-Billion dollar company make such a basic mistake? Their root cause analysis sheds light on a common but costly mistake in business: unclear...
Without a clear business strategy that’s integrated and coordinated, your efforts can often feel like short-term tactics rather than long-term solutions. This is particularly true for many SMEs and early-stage Startups when it comes to marketing. It’s common for SME business leaders to concentrate on the “HOW”: How do I run marketing campaigns to generate...
Remember when taxi drivers said Uber would never take off? Back in 2010, many in the taxi industry believed ride-hailing was just a passing trend. But Uber & Grab proved them wrong. In 2014, we had over 28,736 taxis on the road. By 2024? That number halved to around 13,117. Meanwhile, private-hire vehicles exploded from...
In a vibrant small to medium enterprise (SME) I was working with recently, I was leading a workshop to introduce the Scaling-Up! Playing to Win™ strategy to execution framework and how it has added >$224m growth revenue to my past clients since 2018. The room was filled with leaders eager to enhance their capabilities and...
If we don’t understand work planning vs work flows, it explains why even the simplest tasks take us longer than we expect — and it happens to many of us. Remember the most infamous iceberg, which sank The Titanic? According to survivor stories, the iceberg that sank the luxury cruiser stood anywhere from 80 to...
As a business owner, you have likely experienced the frustrations of slow growth or even stagnation in your business. Despite your best efforts, you may be wondering why your business is not growing as quickly as you’d like. While there are many factors that can contribute to business growth challenges, some of the most common...
When you’re hiring a Manager, the stakes are high. You know that you need someone who can effectively lead people, manage a budget, liaise with upper management, have accountability and, usually, do it all from day one.
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