This Week@Work: What do you need to get right in your business in 2024?
This Week@Work 86 established business owners voiced their big challenges at a scale-grow full day workshop.
What are yours?
Author: Pippa Rowles
Minet: Full day leadership workshop
Minet – co-ordinating and harnessing the power of a multi-location business
Minet is one of the biggest insurance providers across English speaking Africa with offices in 9 countries. This workshop brought together the leadership teams from each country office as well as the global leadership team to identify key strategic interventions that will drive each region, as well as the group, in the next year and beyond.
It was a full, busy day which started by entrenching a mindset for growth, and then took a very practical approach through a workshop format, to setting country and global actions. The final step was to ensure ‘talk turns to walk’ and a robust discussion on the implementation process for these goals and actions, ensures the teams will be accountable, and deliver on the initiatives unearthed in the session.
BUSINESS LEADER: Rituals, routines, habits: The blueprint for transforming your business growth
In this article, first published in Business Leader, I shares Rituals, Routines, and Habits: The Blueprint for Transforming Your Business Growth.
Elite Business: Be wary of false prophets and white knights as you scale and grow your business
In this article, first published in Elite Business, I Explore being wary of false prophets and white knights as you scale and grow your business
Invest boldly in your business today, to get ahead of the competition tomorrow.
This Week@Work, when the business environment is uncertain or challenging, it’s easy to delay investment in your business, while you ‘wait and see` what will happen with the country, economy etc.
But growth requires investment, you have to be bold to be the last man standing on the other side.
Business Battleplans: Southern African Roadshow
In October 2023 I presented and facilitated Business Battleplan workshops in Namibia and South Africa for established business owners looking to lock and load their businesses for 2024.
It was the first time Aurik Windhoek hosted an event and they filled the venue beyond capacity. 52 business owners representing N$3.9bn in annual revenues undertook the tough work of identifying the gaps in their businesses, and the actions they need to take to fill them. In Johannesburg, this is a more established event and this edition drew together 45 business owners representing R4.6bn in annual revenues to invest 3 hours working ON their businesses rather than IN them.
BUSINESS LEADER: Dying at your desk should be lauded.
In this article, first published in Business Leader, I argue that retirement is for the birds, certainly if you are a business owner. Creating a business is hard.
Navigating the Road to Retirement: Building a Lasting Legacy in Business
In the ever-changing landscape of business, where startups can skyrocket or vanish overnight, the journey from small business owner to industry veteran is nothing short of remarkable. What should you do when you’ve built a successful business over two, three, or four decades? Should you retire, or should you continue running the show until the end?
Unlocking Business Growth: Navigating Stagnation, Stuckness, and Chaos
In the world of business, growth isn’t always a straightforward path. Many business owners, regardless of their experience, encounter three common growth challenges that can leave them feeling frustrated and exhausted. Let’s delve into these challenges and explore strategies for overcoming them.
Embracing Relentless Uncertainty: A Business Owner’s Guide to Thriving in Chaos
In the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of today’s world, uncertainty has become an inevitable part of life, especially for businesses. The overwhelming influx of variables and challenges can leave even the most experienced entrepreneurs feeling stuck and unsure of their next move. However, there are tactics that can empower you to navigate through uncertainty, seize opportunities, and drive your business forward with confidence and vigor.