Anyone who has had the task of implementing corporate goals or has studied goal setting in the last forty years has heard of the term S.M.A.R.T goals. The acronym stands for Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. S.M.A.R.T provides a generally useful tool and has been accepted as the benchmark for setting goals. Our goal… Read more »
In recent years, research has shown that people who have developed deep personal relationships, experience better health. These people generally experience lower blood pressure, lower rates of depression & anxiety, better physiological well-being and they live longer. Trust is not just a buzz word, it delivers real, quantifiable benefits. There has also been movement in… Read more »
The Edelman Trust Barometer was first published in 2001 and is a highly respected source of information regarding the general “feeling of trust” in the community. It has over the years measured the level of trust that people feel toward government, non-government organisations, business and the media and its impact on decision making. The 2019… Read more »
The previous article, “Trust is Good for Business“, showed that businesses that have a strong foundation built on trust, will experience many benefits including a greater sense of sharing, higher morale, are more collaborative, innovative & creative, experience higher productivity and are generally healthier. In his book “Trust Edge”, David Horsager discusses ten barriers to… Read more »
“Trust is like a forest, it takes years to grow but can be destroyed in a moment”. Have you ever thought, I mean really thought, what does trust mean to you and your business? It is obvious that trust is the cornerstone that holds most relationships together. But what about in business, have you ever… Read more »
It seems like only yesterday that I was preparing for EOFY last year. Business owners have many responsibilities at end of financial year. It can be a hectic time, but it can be a little easier if you have someone working with you to take the stress away. At end of financial year, a great… Read more »