It’s coming towards the end of another very busy year. Everyone has worked hard and most of us will be looking forward to having some time off over the Christmas period. But it’s always good to make sure you have a jump start on the new year before it arrives. Setting...
Career planning: Is it worth it?
Career planning is the process of choosing or changing a career. It can be an ongoing process that you revisit throughout your life, or it can be a one-time event, such as when you are choosing a tertiary education path. There are many factors to consider when...
6 Ways to Innovate in an Economic Downturn
What causes an economic downturn? A number of factors can contribute to an economic downturn, including a decrease in consumer spending, an increase in unemployment, or a decrease in exports. A downturn can have a significant impact on businesses and consumers alike....
10 Reasons teams resist change
For many of us, change is scary because it represents the unknown. We don't know what will happen next, and that can be very frightening. Change can also be difficult because it means leaving our comfort zone and trying something new. This can be especially...
Smash Your Sales Targets by ‘Seeing’ How Your Customers Think
Sales are critical to ensuring the success of a business. After all, without them, we may not have a business at all. Sales bridge the gap between what a potential buyer needs, and what your business can offer them. They play a pivotal role in building brand loyalty...
Improve your leadership approach by understanding your team
Here at Herrmann we know that a better understanding of thinking preferences can be transformative in so many different ways. We sat down with Senior Executive Coach Jill Livesey from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) to talk a bit about how...