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How to Transform an "Interesting" Story into a Powerful Strategic Story in Just Two Moves

I’d just received an email from Andy Hamilton, CEO of The Icehouse, asking if I’d take a look at making an already very interesting business-brand Story more powerful. “Do I ...

Transforming a Senior Team to Manage Change

By Bill Bain on 22/08/18

As they say, change is the new norm. Whether you’re having to change your business direction to adjust to advancing markets or you just need to change to improve value ...

What Is Sustainable Growth and What Does That Look Like for Your Business?

By Liz Wotherspoon on 21/08/18

Growth matters but growth by itself isn’t the answer. A business can fail to reach its full potential by growing too fast and too slow. Growth should be deliberate and ...

Intellectual Property and Investment Mythology | James & Wells

By Johnathan Lucas on 21/08/18

Intellectual property (IP) is an important consideration for investors when considering whether to invest in a business. At James & Wells we work with many businesses seeking ...

Auckland Physiotherapy: A Health Check for the Balance Sheet

By The Icehouse on 10/08/18

Mark Quinn is a Co-Founder, Director and Masters Qualified Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Auckland Physiotherapy. The clinics specialise in clinical and wellness services ...

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3 Ways to Put the ‘Performance’ into Your Performance Culture

By Dan Thurston on 03/08/18

This is the sixth and final part of a series explaining how agile strategy-making can get you to where you want to go, faster. Click here to read part one: Why having a ...

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How to Involve and Engage Your Staff in Your Business’ Strategic Plans

By Dan Thurston on 31/07/18

This part is part five of a six-part series explaining how agile strategy-making can get you to where you want to go, faster. Click here to read part one: Why having a business ...

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The Importance of Properly Defining Your Business Problems

By Dan Thurston on 25/07/18

This is part four of a six-part series explaining how agile strategy-making can get you to where you want to go, faster. Click here to read part one: Why having a business ...

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Business Owners, Untested Assumptions Are Your Most Insidious Enemy

By Dan Thurston on 23/07/18

This is part three of a six-part series explaining how agile strategy-making can get you to where you want to go, faster. Click here to read part one: Why having a business ...

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How to Set Up Your Sales Team for Success

By Derek Young on 23/07/18

Leading, motivating and coaching a sales team can be hard, especially for those who haven’t worked in sales and business development roles. It’s a common barrier we hear from ...

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