06/02/2020
• Susan Martin
Stock planning is vital in retail, particularly in relation to managing margins. SUSAN MARTIN explains how to take a strategic approach to the process.
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04/11/2019
• Mike Kotsis
It’s long been said that communication is key to success – but effective leaders must also embrace the power of the pause. MIKE KOTSIS discusses why it’s so important for those in management positions to let others speak.
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02/10/2019
• Barry Urquhart
An enterprise is only as good as its people. Seeking exceptional workers will not only improve outcomes but also influence other staff to elevate the company culture, writes BARRY URQUHART.
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16/08/2019
• Paul Sloane
In an ever-changing world, questioning one’s existing beliefs and biases is critically important. PAUL SLOANE explains why leaders who can change their minds can be an effective asset to the businesses they serve.
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27/07/2019
• Doug Fleener
Last month, DOUG FLEENER recommended switching your ‘to-do’ list to a ‘to-don’t’ list! Here, he concludes his two-part series, discussing how to transform work styles to achieve ultimate efficiency.
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09/07/2019
• Doug Fleener
Scaling up a business can take its toll on one’s wellbeing. In part one of this two-part series, DOUG FLEENER details how to change mindset and management practices to beat stress and improve outcomes.
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06/06/2019
• Jeannie Walters
When it comes to your business, some opinions can be very hard to hear – but JEANNIE WALTERS explains why it’s actually best to bite the bullet and accept all feedback, no matter how bad it sounds at first.
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06/06/2019
• Bernadette McClelland
In order to make the right choices, managers need clarity of purpose and a way to determine the value of their options. BERNADETTE MCCLELLAND explores the decision-making process – and why indecision can be paralysing.
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11/05/2019
• David Brown
When it comes to success, there are two magic ingredients – employed by legendary statesmen and titans of industry – that will transform your leadership style and help you achieve your goals. DAVID BROWN reports.
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10/04/2019
• Elizabeth Boyd
It’s not easy to admit when an employee is inadequate at their role. ELIZABETH BOYD shares tips on how to identify poor work qualities and improve workplace culture.
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10/04/2019
• David Brown
The 80/20 rule stipulates that a small part of a business will be contributing a large portion of overall revenue. DAVID BROWN explains how to use this economic principle to get the best out of your business.
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09/03/2019
• Amyk Hutchens
Strong leaders know they need a supportive, capable team around them if they are going to hit all of their goals. Selecting that team is a skill in itself. AMYK HUTCHENS reports.
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11/02/2019
• Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender
Thinking outside the square is easier said than done, but RICH KIZER and GEORGANNE BENDER have some advice about how intelligent ignorance can produce positive outcomes.
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12/11/2018
• Chris Petersen
Online mega-retailers have integrated technology into their business models that attack and block competitors. CHRIS PETERSEN says every retailer should understand these tactics and how they affect bottom lines.
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12/11/2018
• Amyk Hutchens
Our drive to want more of everything, from social media to material goods, can distract us from our drive for meaning. AMYK HUTCHENS explains why sometimes more is less and less is more.
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