Dynamic Business

Small businesses should not wait until there is a major issue to contend with. They need to plan for it and rest easy when it doesn’t eventuate.

Globalisation and the digital age has changed how business leaders lead and manage people. Today we face the mobile revolution that has changed consumer buying patterns and shortens the life-cycle of many products. It has reshaped our perspectives, knowledge and lifestyles.

Before 2013 gets into full swing, it’s essential to set aside some time to make goals for your work and personal life.

Today everybody seems to be in a hurry. We live in a world that craves instant success, gratification or results in all aspects of our lives.

The problem of workplace bullying is growing at such a rapid rate that we no longer separate bullying from harassment, because it’s easier to just deal with the issue head on.

Bringing good behaviour back into business is a matter for the masses to take up. Encourage those around you to take the lead.

Your personal brand is not only defined by your values and beliefs, but the way you walk, talk and interact with people in everyday life. This means you need to identify areas in your life that you need to transform and work to make this happen. This advice will help.

Few leaders understand the negative impact of hollow words and broken promises. Talk is cheap and failure to walk the talk is even cheaper and often a contributing factor to why leaders and managers fail to deliver business results that they stretched for.

Managers must lead by example if they want to put the energy back into lifeless employees. This requires a shift in mindset and personal energy levels, but the results make the effort worthwhile – before you know it you’ll have an organisation full of ‘batteries included’ employees.

We’ve all encountered a workplace monster. They’re not always easy to spot as their behaviour isn’t clear in the beginning – as many a monster befriends their target, lures them into their web and then starts their attack when it’s least expected. If the bullying monster is rife in your workplace, use these tips to stamp it out.

With all the political, economical, social and technological change taking place around us, how important is cultural fit in 2012 when recruiting to fill roles within your business? Very, says one expert.

Although many managers today instil a level of trust in their people, many more seem reluctant to do so. It’s as if they’re giving up their own personal power to do so. But what’s the impact to your team if you don’t engender trust, or worse still, there is an absence of trust?

Although many organisations are being proactive when it comes to introducing greater gender diversity, Australia still doesn’t seem to be hitting the mark. Here’s a look at what businesses should be doing in the diversity space to ensure they can grow and perform competitively.

Unfortunately for some businesses, competition can also come from within, as employees behave as if they belong to another team. What’s a manager meant to do with these individuals?

Arndria Seymour blogs about working to create an effective business culture this year.

“Do you have the courage to call colleagues out for inappropriate behaviour, political or personal game-playing, silo thinking and operating, hanging on to past ways of doing, rather than embracing the way things work in the current millennium?”

Arndria Seymour takes stock of the lessons she learnt in 2011 and relays how you can apply them to your business in 2012.

“Can I suggest for 2012 that you merge your kitchens (the back office) and focus on the service in your many dining rooms (front of house) to reduce the internal competing priorities and focus on the real end game—customer satisfaction?”

Arndria Seymour looks at what makes a good business leader and manager.

“Be clear on what you want to achieve in life – personally and professionally. Don’t be afraid to engage the services of a coach to use as a sounding board and help you achieve your stretch goals.”

Ardnria Seymour has some tips for encouraging better health and well-being in your business.

“By investing in preventative initiatives and focusing on the health and well-being of your employees, organisations can improve productivity and the bottom line profitability…”

According to Arndria Seymour, the power of a highly skilled and engaged workforce can’t be understated. Do you inspire this in your business?

“How many people have managers that have no idea what they do, don’t share information, don’t coach or contribute so your team can be the best at what they do?”

Arndria Seymour looks at the importance of being influential in your industry.

“The ability to influence is pivotal to be able to identify new ways of doing things and evoke the necessary change to make it a reality.”