“Strength lies in differences, not similarities.” – Stephen Covey You are probably aware of the quote from Peter Drucker “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. The intent behind this...

“Today’s tactical victory does not guarantee tomorrow’s strategic success.” – Peter Pace One of the common complaints of HR in smaller businesses is that they are not...

“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” – Mary Shelley Yesterday I helped an organisation start the process of deconstructing their Frankenstein...

“I knew exactly what to do. But, in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” – Michael Scott HR plays a critical role in driving company success. Yet, many HR leaders, especially in smaller...

“Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different.” – Michael Porter As your startup begins its expansion, it is critical to involve HR...

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Jeff Rich Creating an effective HR strategy in smaller businesses doesn’t require complex formulas or 100-page slide decks...

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships” – Michael Jordan Building the right type of high-performing team is a critical component of scaling up a...

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” – Winston Churchill Those of you that have read my newsletters regularly over the past 12 months will know that there are...

“Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.” – Tony Robbins As companies transition from a successful start-up phase to scaling up, HR needs to play a key...