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Continue reading ?: The Importance of 1-1 Meetings in Modern LeadershipThe article discusses the importance of 1-1 meetings, highlighting their role in fostering relationships and addressing issues. It emphasizes focusing on social, tactical, strategic, and career aspects for effectiveness.
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Continue reading ?: Maintaining our Body of Knowledge in the age of LLMsThe post discusses concerns about reliance on LLMs affecting knowledge-sharing forums like StackOverflow. It warns of potential degradation of knowledge bases and suggests organizations harmonize internal knowledge with LLM capabilities.
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Continue reading ?: The Transparency Paradox: Balancing Openness with Sensitivity in Organisational DisclosureReflecting on the complexities of transparency versus disclosure in corporate governance, with examples from the Board and HR domains.
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Continue reading ?: Architecting a Self-Managing OrganisationThe post shares insights on building a resilient company, emphasising the importance of defining purpose, values, inclusive strategy, and establishing cross-departmental institutions for sustained growth and innovation.
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Continue reading ?: Amazons use of AIMy opinion on amazons use of LLM/AI technology and how it will affect the retail landscape.
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Continue reading ?: Building a Strong Foundation: Key Steps for Business StabilisationThis fourth post in the “Things I learnt while building my first company” series emphasizes the importance of stabilising your business after the initial start-up phase. Key points include bringing in specialist expertise, focusing on core value stream, making strategic management hires, and establishing a strong brand to ensure long-term…
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Continue reading ?: Navigating the Startup PhaseDuring the startup phase, Elabor8 prioritised recruiting and building a strong team culture, focusing on delivering exceptional outcomes and client relationships, and investing in community platforms and thought leadership. They learned the importance of low-cost operations and emphasized the commitment to customers and employees. Perseverance and adaptability are key for…
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Continue reading ?: Things I learnt while building My first CompanyAfter nearly 15 years, leaving my company has prompted an outpouring of gratitude from current and former team members for the impact on their personal and professional growth. Reflecting on Elabor8’s unique culture, I plan to share valuable insights from my journey through a series of posts, encompassing co-founder collaboration,…
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Continue reading ?: The Three Horizons of InnovationIn today’s business landscape, effective innovation is crucial for adapting to customer needs and seizing new opportunities. Innovation breaks down into three horizons: product improvements, adjacencies, and disruptive innovations. These horizons enable companies to sustain market share, diversify revenue streams, and achieve long-term growth and success. Understanding and leveraging them…
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Continue reading ?: The 4 Phases of Company Growth: Reflecting on My Own Journey and the Greiner Growth ModelAs an entrepreneur, I’ve always believed that having a clear plan and a structured approach to business growth is essential for success. In my first year as a founder, I realised that my company would go through various phases as we evolved, and I decided to codify these into a…
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