Your reputation can be an important asset to your business. A good reputation helps you attract and retain customers. It makes it easier to recruit new employees and can improve employee motivation. It encourages suppliers to want to be associated with you. Your approach to health, safety and the environment can be an important part […]
Writing a Business plan is a crucial exercise for anyone wanting to sell an idea or going into business. It is essential that new entrepreneurs analyse and think through every conceivable aspect of their proposed business idea. Doing a Business plan has a number of distinct advantages: You will develop a holistic understanding of how […]
Here are the dates for my next round of public workshops. My last events were oversubscribed so it is essential that you register early to secure your seat. If you want me to train your team in-house, just give me a call. 4 – 5 May – My Flagship Training Event –Stakeholder Reputation Management Master […]
The 98th copy of POWERLINES, my Stakeholder Reputation Management Tips E-zine is now available. It contains articles: 1 – Leading Article: Your name is a Precious Commodity 2 – Thinking Quickly – A Quick Reframe 3 – Some Q & A 4 – Selected Articles of Interest & Concern 5 – Stakeholder Reputation Group on […]
A News release by Fleishman-Hillard on Business Wire caught my attention this morning, especially the caption – Majority of Analysts Say a Poorly Managed Crisis Causes Detraction in a Company’s Value According to the release, the biggest mistake companies make during a corporate or operational crisis is a lack of communication and transparency with stakeholders […]
Years ago I heard a statement that there is nothing as practical as a good theory! There is also another angle that everyone should consider in their learning curve. To use an analogy the river runs deep in place, wide in others and shallow in some areas. Thus some speakers or trainers will use different […]
Two priests got into an argument about smoking and praying at the same time. They couldn’t resolve it, so they decided to each write the Pope and have him decide it. When both had received their answers, they got together. "What did His Holiness tell you?" asked the first. "He said that it was fine," […]
The next Stakeholder Reputation Management Masterclass takes place from the 4th – 5th May in Johannesburg, ZA. Experience has shown that when relationships with any stakeholders sour, the impact on bottom line and reputation can be severe. This two day program explores ways and means to enhance reputation through better stakeholder relationships and engaging their […]