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The cost of being a woman in businessLet’s talk about how gender inequality leads to women starting businessesDo you cringe when you see #BossBabes or #Mumpreneur? Feel icky when you see a post in a business forum asking for help, followed by “PM me hun, I’ve got an opportunity that can help”. Essential oils, spices and ….
The Treaty of Waitangi Why we should Disregard It in business And it’s not for the reasons you’re probably thinking right now. Three years ago I wrote a post based on my experience as a specialist in impact business, about the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi in business. It’s been one of my highest ….
Rules in business: Email marketing There are some rules you actually have to follow And that’s not because you shouldn’t dare to be different. It’s no secret that I challenge you to consistently think outside of the box and smash the definitions of success that we’re constantly assaulted with, but there are still some rules ….
Rules in business Want to achieve great things this year? Plan for it. But don’t follow the rules. If you’re really serious about achieving your dreams, then planning things out is a time-proven technique. But its also something that many people fail at in their attempts. Here’s my foolproof strategy for effective business planning. Ignore ….
I’m not preaching at you Everything you can learn from me comes from a hard-earned lesson I’ve struggled with myself. Not everyone starts a business with a clear plan of what they want to achieve and how. Most people don’t understand how much that would help them. And I really do get that. I do! ….
How one friends experience shaped my expertise, and could help you too His name was Tahu, and he is the reason I understand the journey of a charity founder so well. In early 2017, our friend Tahu was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and while we were all left reeling from that news, my thought ….
Why policies and procedures are important business tools We’ve all been there, the workplace with endless rules and regulations. Pages of “don’t do this” and thinly veiled guidelines on how to lose your job. In 2023 those kinds of workplaces aren’t just unpleasant, they’re out of touch with psychological safety. Business works better with ….
Why I don’t believe in setting s.m.a.r.t goals I don’t believe in SMART goals.It’s not that the process doesn’t work.It’s that it isn’t a realistic pattern of thinking for goal setting. Why?I’m glad you asked. Let’s dive right in. SMART is an acronym to describe a process of ensuring that whatever your goals are, your ….
Building culturally competent organisations Who Leads the kaupapa? Pākehā shouldn’t be in charge of leading diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. We shouldn’t. And, yes, I recognise the irony in my saying this. Me, the person that coaches organisations about diversity, equity and inclusion. But if you ever work with me, you’ll discover that ….
The Treaty of Waitangi Indigenous consultation: nice to do or important? Cultural competency takes work.Knowing this is half of the process. There is a fine line between appreciating a culture, and appropriating it for your enjoyment. Not consulting indigenous people around use of their culture, is a recipe for discontent. People often talk about colonisation ….
How do you ensure your Task list actually gets you to success? Success is subjective. In the same vein that every persons values differ, a single measure of success doesn’t exist. So why do we insist on making the sum of our days achievements boil down to how many tasks we tick off a list? ….
There are no rules in business Despite what you might hear, there aren’t actually any rules to operating a business. Seriously, it’s your business so you do you boo. Although, caveat, there are absolutely laws and regulations to follow and these will differ from country to country (and in some countries, even between ….
How are your stress levels? Stress feels like a constant battle lately. If it isn’t juggling the different personalities of our kids, its the pressure of business and if it isn’t either of those, its the ever increasing cost of living. Downtime can feel like a real struggle when there is so much still to ….
Is there a perfect time to plan for a disaster? Its never too late to start planning for business continuity. Even if you are in the middle of disaster response. You will be learning from your experience, and this will inform your recovery. Don’t wait for the perfect time to prepare for the unexpected. Use ….
I used to judge my value by how busy I was. What that really means is, that I used to judge my worthiness by how much I did for other people and not for myself. Of course, the inevitable happened and I burned out. And you’d think that would have been my lesson learned. But ….
Cultural Competency Why you should embed this into your organisation What is cultural competency and why does it matter? Cultural competency. Not just a buzz phrase but an important facet of living in a bicultural society, it’s also an increasingly important priority for businesses and not-for-profit organisations to demonstrate their skills in. Hang on, did ….
The Treaty of Waitangi Why you need to know about this and incorporate it in the workplace It’s the founding document of our country, but what relevance does this have for your organisation? Te tuaono o Huitanguru 1840 – February 6th, 1840. The date we formally recognise as the day the foundation document confirming ….
Diversity & Inclusion Why it matters in your organisation Do you have diversity and inclusivity policies in place in your organisation? If not, why not? Is it because you think that it isn’t important? Or is it because you are so clear that diversity and inclusion are important, that you don’t think you need to ….
sometimes compromise is not a good thing in business.
....Do you have a health and safety policy for your workplace? What about a plan for managing an emergency or a seriousincident? Did you know that your business is legally obliged to be prepared for, and have a plan on what to do after, an emergency or disaster? An emergency plan forms part of your ….