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Ready to future-proof your business? Check out this Forbes article outlining 5 essential steps you need to take!

Ready to future-proof your business? Check out this Forbes article outlining 5 essential steps you need to take!

Thinking about transitioning out of your business? As Brian Sharkey explains in the most recent post from our Center for Private Company Excellence blog, understanding your motives before evaluating your transition options is key.

We hear lots of businesses talk about how important their people are. They are the company's most important asset. They invest in their people. They believe in supporting and developing talent. 🏆🎯🥇 But when you scratch the surface, how many are really doing something tangible about it? 🤔⁉️ How many are doing it well? 🗣️📈📊 Do you have an ambition to put your people at the heart of your business but have yet to do anything about it? 🤔🤔 Wherever you are in your business planning cycle, one thing is for certain - you must Be Intentional. It is unlikely to happen by accident. 💥 You may not have thought about developing a People Plan, never mind aligning it precisely to your business strategy, but this is a critical step if you really want your people to be the biggest asset in your business. This will be even more crucial for your business recovery and growth plans for 2024 as we continue to adapt to a different relationship with work and respond to the demanding economic outlook. 🧭 How to execute the foundations of a People Plan! 🎯 Start by thinking about your key business goals and how your people contribute to them. What type of skills, behaviours and environment do they need to succeed? How do they feel about work and delivering the business mission? Where are the opportunities for improvement, and what strengths do you need to protect? This is the basis for your plan – the key activities that will enable your people to deliver your business goals. It doesn’t have to be complicated. 😵😖 In our experience, businesses that engage their people in developing the plan also have a much greater chance of delivering it through that sense of co-creation and shared ownership! 🧑🏾🤝🧑🧑🏾🤝🧑🧑🏿🤝👩 Be intentional about aligning your People Plan to delivering your Business Goals in 2024 – it's not to late and you won’t look back. 🥅💪 North Face Consulting Ltd. - Because Your People Are Your Business.

Business owner, Have you ever felt like your business relies too heavily on a single individual? Whether they hold critical knowledge, handle key operations, or have been with you since day one, relying solely on them can be risky business. We've all been there—hesitating to let go of that one indispensable team member despite their negative attitude or behavior. But here's the hard truth: if your business hinges on just one or two people, it's a recipe for disaster. That's what we call the "Scared Cow" syndrome—where a business becomes overly dependent on individuals rather than robust systems. And the root cause? Lack of succession planning. Every company, regardless of size or industry, should have a solid succession plan in place. Trustworthiness aside, it's crucial to have a backup strategy for key employees. Because, let's face it, circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. Don't wait until it's too late. Be proactive. Develop a succession plan that ensures the smooth transition of responsibilities and knowledge within your organization. Need assistance in crafting a succession plan tailored to your company's needs? Drop us a message with the keyword "SUCCESSION PLAN," and let's strategize together. Don't leave the future of your business to chance. It's time to take control.

Continuously stuck in the day-to-day running of your business? While managing everyday operations is crucial, it shouldn't come at the expense of planning and strategising for your future business growth. I often find that business owners become trapped in these monotonous day-to-day operations and resultantly neglect their long-term business plan. In these cases, businesses may miss the crucial opportunities to streamline, reorganise, or eliminate inefficiencies. A business without a documented strategy is unlikely to achieve sustainable growth or to reach its full potential. Business owners must guard against the natural human instinct to bury oneself in familiar tasks with which they feel comfortable. Instead, it is vital to prioritise the more challenging work, which includes strategic planning to secure the future of their business. At this point, outside support can be invaluable. At WMC, we specialise in guiding owners and managers to plan their future, determine their long-term goals, and to take action.

Unlock the secret to multiplying your business's value – it starts with rethinking your strategy today! Read this article to find out more ...

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