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Ever tried to pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time? It’s nigh on impossible to do separate things simultaneously and do them consistently well.   This is a problem for entrepreneurs when they go into new ventures or entirely new markets. If you want to diversify you need to have separate people with [...]
What you’re doing is dull. I mean, it’s just boring.   Sorry, but somebody had to say it. Where’s the surprise in your presentation? Why are your ‘benefit statements’ so predictable? Just because it’s called a sales ‘process’ doesn’t mean you have to send people to sleep. I understand sometimes that you need to look ‘safe’ or [...]
During the last academic year I had the privilege of speaking to the first students studying at the NEA (National Enterprise Academy). The Academy was the brainchild of Peter Jones, the ‘Dragon’s Den’ entrepreneur.   Last week I was invited to the Academy’s first graduation event where Peter spoke about how proud he was of the academy, [...]
Please note: This post is by way of announcement only and has not been sent by email to Viewpoint subscribees.   Jon Dean & Associates is pleased to announce further dates and an exciting new course for Train to Gain in the East of England region. Train to Gain is the Government’s flagship Leadership and Management training programme [...]
Michael Jackson’s passing last week has given us a chance to remember a man who had many labels. Singer, dancer and performer are probably the ones he’d most like to be remembered by. Others are mainly less flattering. One that‘s been less mentioned in the press is businessman. Jackson can be remembered as a businessman [...]