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 I've talked before about how data driven decisions are about more than just the numbers, but I want to spend a bit more time on what that actually looks like in practice, because I think this is where a lot of the real insight gets missed.When people hear data driven, ...
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When people think about a leadership retreat, the obvious part is the location. Getting a team off site, away from the usual office and the usual distractions. That's certainly part of it, but in my experience, it's only half the story.The bigger shift that needs to happen i...
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July rolls around and for a lot of businesses, it's just the start of a new financial year on paper. But if you ask me, it's one of the most valuable windows you'll get all year, if you use it properly.Every July, I get the privilege of running strategic leadership retreats ...
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I'll say this every chance I get, because I think it needs saying. If your plan for next year is just last year with five or ten percent added on top, please don't call it strategic planning. It isn't one.I see this a lot, and I get why it happens. Looking back properly take...
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When I run strategic reviews with executive teams, I've noticed something interesting happen when people come into the room having already done their own reflection beforehand.They arrive a bit closed off. They've already landed on their view of the year, and they're really ...
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Full circle

September 14, 2025
I have finally admitted that my dear husband Rod Grey is no longer going to work with me in our consulting business; Grey and Grey. His role at Cooper Cricket is continuing to grow as the business does.So rather than continue trying to explain to the world that I am 1 half o...
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Checking non-price criteria

August 12, 2025
When it comes to tendering, non-price criteria can often be the difference between winning and losing a bid. Price matters, but it’s usually the non-price aspects that give you the competitive edge.Whether you’re tendering for professional services, construction services...
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Here is a practical step-by-step framework you can follow to make sure your non-price criteria are credible, consistent, and evidenced across your tender and digital footprint: ...
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