We like slogans! Politicians, news editors and marketers especially like them because they attract attention, they are memorable and repeatable. They can be provocative or reassuring, divisive or u…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Do you want great questions or great answers? At first glance, coaching and mentoring may seem to be the same thing and are often transposed in our thinking as they are both techniques requiring si…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Not all Senior Management Teams and Boards function efficiently, effectively, and professionally. Surprised? No? Good! AND it usually comes down to the people, followed closely by the lack of appro…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Your business is NOT special if you simply deliver what you say you will deliver. What is it that you do that keeps your customers coming back to you rather than going to your competitors? What are…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Whether you are a Team Leader or CEO initiating difficult conversations is one of the responsibilities of your position, and one which can greatly drain not only your time but your emotions. Yet, if handled correctly they can be very…Read more ›| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Company culture (according to Wikipedia) represents the collective values, beliefs and principles of the company members and is a product of factors such as history, product, market, technology, management style, and national culture. It includes vision, norms, systems, language, assumptions,…Read more ›| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Both photos were taken in the same location, of the same person, though I’m looking for spotted differences other than hair, fashion, and waistline! The photo on the left was taken over 40 years ago on a camera with a…Read more ›| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
It makes more sense to plan your next move, when you are less frazzled, and away from the demands of the job. When you are relaxed and can enjoy the emotional and mental space that comes with a sum…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Since 2013 I have been helping ambitious SMEs with their Strategic and Leadership challenges.| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
In difficult times, GROWTH is hard to achieve, and it is necessary to change not only the way you think but the way you behave – it’s time to try something new. How else will you find out wha…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
Have you got the right shapes for success in your marketing team? I first heard the T-shape term at a digital conference in 2013 during a presentation by a marketing recruiter who used it to illust…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
I’ve just read the following on a UK LinkedIn post, “55% of small business owners have a rough plan, but nothing detailed in writing”. Countless UK surveys have previously reported that SMEs do NOT…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator