Effectively running meetings is an important skill for business leaders, but much too often meetings can miss the mark. A good meeting creates a space for important discussions to be had to get the right people on the same page in order to collect information, make decisions and strengthen relationships. From the perspective of a […]
When we think about business development, the focus tends to be on specific business functions – product development, sales, marketing, finance, planning and strategy. But what about the specific behavioural skills that tie everything together and significantly impact leaders and their team’s ability to get things done? These small invisible nuances of leadership add up […]
In this post, Taranaki-based entrepreneur, Adnan Belushi, shares his views on how New Zealand can better position itself as a global leader in innovation. Article by Adnan Belushi, co-founder of Johnson Corner Humanity is headed towards a radically different direction to make the world a better place. The question I ask […]
At Mum’s Garage, we help people turn their ideas into businesses. We’ve spent a lot of time understanding the catalysts for turning someone with “just an idea”, into someone whose properly executing on the idea. One of the shifts that give an idea value is when the holder takes responsibility for making it happen. […]
One of the hard things about getting started in business is the number of decisions that have to be made, what to call the company, when to quit your job, how to build or source your product, whether it’s an idea worth spending time on. There is a high degree of uncertainty and personal responsibility […]
Most things people do are guided by a rhythm. How we structure our days, spend our time, when we breathe, when we sleep, how we feel, our habits and routines, the list goes on. Businesses have rhythms too. These are regular activities that once perfected create a consistent output for a period of time. For example, […]
You can’t be great at everything. In fact, if you want to be exceptional at anything, you’re going to have to reside in the fact that you’re probably not going to not be great at a significant number of other skills. This is because it takes a lot of practice to become great at something […]
Society screws with aspiring entrepreneurs Most people don’t start out with the skillset and mindset required to build a successful business.