REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS

Published: Sep 15 , 2020
Author: Mark Simpson

For many people, organisations and businesses, uncertainty prevails currently. We know that life and business will go on, although how we go about both has, and will, continue to change dramatically. Scotwork adapted rapidly to enable us to give certainty to our clients and participants.

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 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.