Three ways great leaders make their own luck
Here at Checkside we take a strong interest in the effective execution of business strategy. And when Jim Collins (of Good to Great fame) has something to say, …
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Four key tips for successfully retiring
As we approach the end of another year, many business owners will take stock and focus on their plans for next year. For some this may involve looking towards …
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Ten questions towards deeper business partnerships
As a referral based business, I was recently asked about the source of our referrals. Obviously client referrals are a big part of any professional services …
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How to run a continuous performance review process
In March 2012 we posted a blog, Say goodbye to the annual performance review which explained the WHY of changing from an annual review process and towards a …
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Say goodbye to the annual performance review
Many people dread performance reviews. As annual review time approaches, employees often become anxious and managers find excuses to put them off, mainly …
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Why carrots and sticks are bad for your company
If I told you that making salary, perks and benefits central to your employees’ work life would lead to poorer performance and demotivation, you’d probably …
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Understanding the why: how great leaders inspire action
Every organisation understands what they do, the products they create and the services they provide. Most also have a general understanding of how they do …
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Succession planning – not just an exit plan!
Whilst most business owners acknowledge that succession planning for their business is critical, when we ask them to define what it is and how they might do …
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Employee engagement key to improving the bottom line
Recent research by online employment resource CareerOne shows job dissatisfaction levels are at a record high. CareerOne’s annual report, Hunting the (Hidden) …
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All aboard: the importance of a robust onboarding
When it comes to recruiting a new staff member, most organisations focus heavily on attracting and then selecting the best possible candidate for their team.
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