Karen Matthews is a Business Transformation expert with over 25 years leading business turnaround. Her No ‘BS’ approach to innovation, change and dynamic planning is a breath of fresh air. Karen hates nothing more than to be told ‘it’s not possible’.
Change is confronting, exciting, scary and exhilarating – all at the same time. It can be big or small, a tweak or a complete transformation.…
A staggering 67% of strategic plans fail. Why do companies fail at strategic planning? There are three stand out reasons: Companies miss a major strategic…
The term Strategic Planning can unfortunately create a negative reaction. Too often it can mean long-winded theoretical documents, jargon and buzz words, motherhood statements with…
To succeed in business, simply spouting a transformational mindset is no longer an option. Businesses that do not incorporate ongoing review, adjustment and business transformation…
Business Transformation (and business start up for that matter), has to start somewhere. I believe passionately that it starts with the brand, purpose and values…
When I think about who I want to work with on their business transformation journey, or where I will spend my money, I align myself…
Whilst I get what ‘business planning for the new normal’ means in theory, the reality is, there will be no normal. There will definitely be…
A transformational mindset is no longer an option. Business transformation is a concept that is here to stay and businesses that do not incorporate ongoing…
I haven’t written a blog for a very long time. I kept telling myself I needed to wait until I was ready to hit the…
I have been wanting to burst into print on this topic for a while but, as I often do, have been overthinking it. Is it…
There is so much noise at the moment about what is right, wrong, when to do what, and how to do it. There are some…
“It is easy to get an initial lift from a new strategy – the proof is in creating a focus on ongoing review and reinvention…
A phrase we have all thought and said, probably multiple times. Whether it be a commitment to get fitter and healthier, clean out the fridge…
“Customers need a compelling reason to buy from you. They need to relate to you, believe you and trust you”. Channel your inner customer. You…
“I am going to start my own business, be my own boss, not get caught in corporate politics, reap the benefits of my hard work,…
Having run a franchise business for many years, I understand the importance of performance metrics as an invaluable tool not just for the successful running…