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A selection of useful digital and print resources from the AIM knowledge centre. Access them online or visit one of our AIM libraries around the country.
A company vision that only sees the light of day in the Annual Report fails to do its job. How to get the word out.
There are lessons for all businesses can learn when it comes to sharing a vision or communicating a message from the mistakes city-based businesses make when communicating with regional Australia.
“When I park the car at the factory, there’s a piece of gaffer tape they’ve put on the floor, I’ve got to walk from the gaffa tape all the way through to my office without talking to anyone at all. Apparently I keep interfering.” and other solutions to conflict in family businesses.
Is it a risk to set your sights too high, too publicly when you are still in the throes of building an early customer base? Or is it sound business strategy?
A company vision is an important touchstone. It describes the future and the values of your business for all to see. Done right, its job is to motivate, inspire and unite the team behind a big picture aspiration. But in the real world, how do you create a vision that works?
Do you have a company vision? Is it concise, aspirational and shared? Is everyone on board? Well done, you’ve got the vision thing nailed. Move along. Nothing more to see here. But if your answer sits along the spectrum of ‘don’t know’ to ‘no way’, read on. This month's Insight Edge is all about vision.
Most executives and leaders will be familiar with the challenges that come with a change management effort. As businesses continue to experience a highly disruptive corporate landscape, enterprise-wide change is becoming an important aspect of company performance.
According to research from the Project Management Institute, only 18 per cent of firms are effectively leading change, while the vast majority (64 per cent) are only moderately successful. Further research from McKinsey & Company found a mere third of change programs are actually implemented correctly.
A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) continues to represent one of the most popular advanced degrees, designed specifically for managers and executives who are looking to take their career to the next level. With a number of options open to individuals, understanding the benefits that come with this course of study is incredibly important.
There is also no shortage of reasons to consider pursuing an MBA. Here are four of the most common benefits behind choosing this masters qualification.
1) Build your skill set
