The Problem Is Probably Trust – ThinkGrowth.org
In a post-mortem for a failed project, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever hear someone say, “We missed the deadline because we didn’t trust each other.” But 9 times out of 10, trust is the unspoken root cause lurking at the bottom of your 5 why’s (or maybe 10 why’s?).
6 minute read - highly recommend ^AJ
Lightwire features in Air New Zealand's KiaOra magazine - Lightwire Business
Super proud of what the team at Lightwire have achieved, special thanks to the team at BNZ Corporate for making this happen ^AJ
How to Build a Productive Company Culture
Every company has a culture, much like every individual has a personality. And like a personality, a company’s culture can develop organically over time. Or, it can be purposefully moulded, shaped using specific values and practices to achieve a particular goal, like productivity.
10 minute read - sit down, grab a coffee ^AJ
How the U.S. Marines Encourage Service-Based Leadership
Most of us feel that we’re completely stretched to capacity at work and have nothing left to give. But according to a recent Gallup poll, 70% of the workforce is either “actively disengaged” or “not engaged,” meaning there are millions of professionals who have discretionary effort — effort they could give if they felt motivated and inspired.
4 minute read
Directors with devices: driven to distraction? | Listed Magazine
Tablets, cell phones and laptops make us all more efficient—until those same tools, coupled with social media, become a distraction and an intrusion. Why it pays to be smart with smart tech.
2 minute read - recently I have turned off Outlook notifications at my desk and phone as a trial - haven't missed it and my productivity has improved ^AJ
Ori Systems brings the robotic furniture of the future to apartments today – TechCrunch
The Jetsons’ fictional (and functional) home of the future is one step closer to reality with the launch of the first product from Ori Systems, an all-in-one robotic dresser, desk and bed product.
2 minute read or video, shows what the future for apartment dwellers, or those with a batch could do ^AJ
What Most Companies Miss About Customer Lifetime Value
For managers and marketers alike, the power to calculate what customers might be worth is alluring. That’s what makes customer lifetime value (CLV) so popular in so many industries. CLV brings both quantitative rigor and long-term perspective to customer acquisition and relationships.
5 minute read