I can't believe I am writing on this topic. It should make complete sense for any business owner to use the power of social media for promotional and sales purposes. Yet, as you are going to find out, it is not happening in real life. So let's look at what is happening in small business world. While statistics prove growing numbers of users ... Read Full Article »
Top 7 Business Trends 2018: Where To Invest Your Focus & Resources
I believe that 2018 will be a year of continuing disruptions. Companies and organizations of all sizes will face major challenges and opportunities. Speed and your ability to act will be detrimental in the success of your company this year. Based on the business trends 2018, here's where I encourage you to invest your focus and resources in ... Read Full Article »
Why To Use Mind Mapping
When you’re dealing with a complex problem, mapping out a new training or program or drafting your business strategy, chances are that you go through a lot of paper and sticky notes. If you’re a Counter Active Implementor like myself, chances are that sticky notes, flip chart or paper just don’t cut it for you and you will be fine with virtual ... Read Full Article »
5 Scary Project Management Horror Stories To Avoid
Project failure isn't an industry specific problem. And in spite of some disastrous stories from IT projects, it isn't even a department specific problem. Bad project management impacts most of the workplaces. And sadly, population around the globe has to deal with consequences even in their personal lives (especially in connection to government ... Read Full Article »
Top 13 Reasons Why Projects Fail
We've all been there... Countless hours spent on a project, just to see it fall through the cracks. Sleepless nights nobody can give you back. Missed deadlines and wasted opportunities. Conflict that derailed it all. According to an IBM study, only 40% of projects meet schedule, budget and quality goals. Just look around ... Read Full Article »
Say Good-Bye To Innovation Failure
I've recently had an honour to present at a Thought Leader Forum in sunny Florida. Presentation I delivered for over 50 CEOs was recorded and I'm happy to bring it to you. In times when companies around the globe continue failing their innovation efforts, here are some key strategies to help your team to turn things around and end innovation ... Read Full Article »
5 No-Cost Strategies To Improve Your Customer Service
According to American Express Survey in 2011, 78% of consumers have bailed on a transaction or not made an intended purchase because of a poor service experience. Alarmingly, US businesses alone annually lose an estimated $83 billion due to poor customer service. It's a known fact that it is 6-7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer ... Read Full Article »
