“The plan goes out of the window at the first contact with the enemy” is a common statement, obviously originating within the military. Boxing has a similar one following the first punch to the face. Many of us have spent quite a bit of time lately coming up with numerous scenarios of how the pandemicContinue reading “Forget the plan but remember the planning”
Category Archives: Business
A fuzzy vision
I’m very fortunate to be on the CELF leadership course (Community & Enterprise Leadership Foundation – in conjunction with the Waikato Management School). Sure the pandemic has delayed the completion of the course but thanks to Tania Witheford and Peter Sun, we’re keeping learning through webinars etc. Last week we got to hear Dr ChellieContinue reading “A fuzzy vision”
Conflicting posts
One day a passionate plea for those supporting purposeful business to get out and shout about the journey. Next day a post questioning whether this is an appropriate time to push for change when businesses have to be in survival mode. Have I changed my mind or do I have a split personality? The truthContinue reading “Conflicting posts”
The current dilemma
As we come out of the lock down, will you pursue business wherever you can find it? The very survival of your company is at stake – as is the income your team, and their families, rely on. Shouldn’t you be doing everything possible to put bread on the table – and allow your peopleContinue reading “The current dilemma”
Let’s stamp our feet!
I have commented on a couple of posts today about the world post lock-down/pandemic. Both of these posts were about a new future, one were purpose and impact ruled the business world. That is what some many of us want – but remember I blog under the name The Optimistic Cynic. I may want thisContinue reading “Let’s stamp our feet!”
Is it time for change? Really?
I wrote this as a comment to a really good post on LinkedIn that said it is time for change and we need to make the most of the opportunities this virus has unfortunately presented us with. “Many people in the impact space are thinking (or is it hoping?) that we will see significant changeContinue reading “Is it time for change? Really?”
Feed-back on Touch Point
With everything in lockdown, people have turned to reading so I thought I’d quickly share some of the feedback of received on Touch Point, seven business strategies for a better world. “This type of thinking should be taught at university.” “Great ideas, the danger is middle managers play power games by interfering with the messagesContinue reading “Feed-back on Touch Point”
Book Launch
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Bah technology – who needs it?
I’ve just returned from 14 days ‘off grid’ – no internet and no cell coverage – and guess what, I survived! In fact I didn’t miss it at all. The first few days I did missed the football results (and not keeping up with the transfer window was also tough) but even that ceased toContinue reading “Bah technology – who needs it?”
No argument from me
The Sustainable Business Network (NZSBN) has collated 12 predictions for sustainable business this year. As with most things “sustainability” related, the focus is on environmental issues (not that there is anything wrong with that) but it was great to see a media organisation pick up on the people message, especially a business editor. Here’s whatContinue reading “No argument from me”
The Optimistic Cynic 