Monthly Archives: July 2009

Do You Pass The Simplicity Test?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Stuart Cross

How do you measure up on the Simplicity Scale? Score yourself from 0 to 5 for each of the statements below. Focus primarily on the area of the organisation for which you have direct responsibility. We have a clear strategic … Continue reading →

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Seven Secrets Of Networking

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Stuart Cross

Click on the link to read my article, Seven Secrets Of Networking, which has just been posted on BNET.

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How An Injured Sparrow Can Help You Drive Growth

Posted on July 27, 2009 by chad

Recognising and testing your assumptions is a critical aspect of driving business growth. Yet many of our fundamental assumptions often remain unchallenged. For example, the photo shows me as six-year old nursing a sparrow I’d found in the garden. The … Continue reading →

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ProfitPDQ Fundamentals

Posted on July 24, 2009 by kc

Listen to Stuart discuss how to inject and embed pace and results in your business.

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Focus And Pace: Lessons From General Patton

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Stuart Cross

I have just finished reading Anthony Beevor’s excellent new book, D-Day: The Battle For Normandy. It’s a fascinating and insightful account of the three-month war of attrition following the D-Day landing, culminating in the German surrender in Paris. But one … Continue reading →

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Mind The Gaps

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Stuart Cross

Click on the link to read my article, Mind The Gaps, which has just been published on BNET.

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Bites and Nibbles

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Stuart Cross

Building a growth strategy is a series of nibbles and bites. A bite is a big move, where you are raising the bar and driving for results. A nibble, on the other hand, is about dipping your toe in the … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Leadership Test

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Stuart Cross

Click on the link to read my article The Ultimate Leadership Test, which has just been published on BNET.

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Things To Do Today

Posted on July 13, 2009 by kc

I had a meeting earlier today with a client who brought along his notebook (pictured). I suppose that we’re all busy, but 115 pages, just for today’s activities, seem a little excessive! I asked him how many pages were on … Continue reading →

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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Invest In Growth

Posted on July 10, 2009 by chad
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