At this time of year it is good to reflect on what has past, take stock, and make preparations for the future. In doing so, we should not neglect thinking about the pressures placed upon the business community, remaining mindful…
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Entrepreneurship is a condition affecting many individuals, moving them from what are traditionally recognised safe and secure environments, full time employment with guaranteed pay and conditions, into a world of disorder, uncertainty and worry. Why then, is this phenomenon gripping…
Business and the Fear Factor
Businesses have a multitude of structures open to them as well as a variety of leadership and management styles; both can be affected by the size and nature of the work which the organisation undertakes. The impact of structure and…
Management: An Ever Evolving Field
Management as a generalised mass concept can be described as the process of dealing with or controlling things and/or people. As such, the notion is somewhat difficult to quantify as it is subjectively influenced by non-quantifiable elements, which themselves are…
Synergism Within Business
Is there a greater need for more synergism within business, especially from the perspective of start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? To be able to explore this proposition there is a need to understand the notion of synergism, it…
Risk Management: The Underappreciated Function
Risk management for many organisations, and specifically small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is an almost forgotten element and function within the spectrum of management responsibility. Whilst there is an acceptance that risk is associated with business, the reality of engaging…
Working in Partnership
There are countless examples of individuals, groups, businesses and countries working in partnership. Some have been more successful than others; however holistically, it is generally accepted that working in partnership is a good idea for all concerned. As a general…
Business Ethics
Historically there have been many cases of corporate wrong doing, issues relating to the poor practices and behaviours of so called professionals in the world of business. This type of behaviour is not restricted to nationality, age or gender, but…
Reflective Practice
In recent weeks we devoted a number of articles to professional development, and the importance of undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities as they are an intrinsic element of professionalism, ensuring occupational competency, accuracy and operational efficiency. In the Continuing…
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an intrinsic element of professionalism. CPD is, in its most basic form, the undertaking of developmental learning activities relating to skills, knowledge and experience which are gained both formally and informally, in a range of…