Reputation has a tangible impact on the success of an organisation. In line with this has been the breakdown of trust in many parts of the business world, often between employees and the owners, C-Suite, board and senior managers of an organisation. Edelman’s Trust Barometer amongst thousands of workers shows upward of a third of […]
A business-owner, senior director or manager makes a difference as to whether employees succeed or fail. Their leadership behaviours determine whether an enterprise succeeds or fails. Their management actions determine how employees deliver for the organisation. Senior players have opportunities to make a difference in the life of an enterprise and in the lives of […]
Change will not wait for us. Business leaders and governments need to be proactive in talent-gap analysis, up-skilling and retraining people focused on developing innovation – and there is no time to wait given the speed of change we are all experiencing. Choosing the right people has become the key task for those running organisations, […]
Ensuring Businesses Survive and Thrive We are often approached by other consultancies, executive-coaches and training institutes about the core to our offering and how we work with such a diverse group of clients. We are delighted to share some of SSG’s approach with other BBBF members. Enterprise owners more often than not approach us to […]
Art of Mentoring The value of a mentoring relationship varies widely dependent on the needs of the individual looking for mentoring and also the experience of the mentor. This relationship requires hard work and honesty on both sides. Mentoring seems to be a habit we are losing in commerce; not least because it is hard […]
Art of Mentoring The value of a mentoring relationship varies widely dependent on the needs of the individual looking for mentoring and also the experience of the mentor. This relationship requires hard work and honesty on both sides. Mentoring seems to be a habit we are losing in commerce; not least because it is hard […]
Surely We Mean Change Leadership When talking about transforming enterprises and introducing change management programmes, should we focus on something other than management competencies? Should focus on change leadership? Change initiatives for organisations must take into account the unique culture in each enterprise; ‘how things are done around here’ and ‘what’s the worst I am […]
Group of Managers in Gulf Hotel following 12 weeks interactive programme: Creating Synergy & Teamwork through People Alignment.
Organisational Attention Deficit Disorder Is your enterprise suffering from Organisational Attention Deficit Disorder, leading to organisational craziness with a whole string of negative symptoms? Let’s first of all get a definition from the medical world for Attention Deficit Disorder: the core factors are high levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour so we end up […]
Motivating Your Employees We are often asked how to get the best out of employees for the benefit of the enterprise. Without fail we always answer; treat others the way they want to be treated. This answer is almost always met with a certain level of incredulity: ‘Really? Do we completely let go of our […]