REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS

Published: Aug 07 , 2020
Author: Mark Simpson

A friend send me a short video clip at the weekend, which came at just the right time. We were in a dispute with colleagues. All parties felt aggrieved, everyone had different perspectives and nobody was going to yield. Long standing relationships were at risk of being compromised and escalation of the dispute, something that would hurt everyone, was coming ever nearer. The video made me smile, it reminded me of what's important in life. It didn't so much change my perspective (both sides still maintain the other was wrong) but helped me re-frame it.

Published: Jul 28 , 2020
Author: Nicki Steers

Long before Covid-19 the media world was already being turned on its head. Traditional media is no longer the powerhouse that it was before, multi-media is where it's at now, and those working in the media industry need to re-think their approach to clients and selling.

Published: Jul 07 , 2020
Author: Mark Simpson

There is usually more than one solution to every problem. You may have come up with what you think is the best solution, but there is no guarantee that it will be acceptable to the other party. When operating in a challenging economic climate, what you think is reasonable may have a considerably large impact on the other party you are negotiating with, an impact you may not have thought of or are not aware of. Upskill your people, look for opportunity and think beyond the dollars.