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Cultural Incompatibility as a Key Factor in M&A Failures
Do you know how many M&As fail due to cultural differences? Often when we hear of merger and acquisition (M&A) failures, we tend to think of big corporations, such as Amazon and Whole Foods, Word Perfect and Novell, and AOL and Time Warner. However, many...
Employees’ mental health – whose responsibility is it?
A busy life. This is what most of us face nowadays. There seems to be an overall pressure to achieve more and faster than before. The pandemic has made the problem even greater, because our lives have not only become busier, but also more chaotic and physically...
Values aren’t as crucial as we think
You've probably come across organisational values listed on websites or office walls of companies. Perhaps your organisation has them too. Do they work? Or to put it differently, why were they revealed in the first place? I would guess that, in most cases, it's done...
Unlock Your Company’s Superpower: How Entrepreneurs Can Achieve Competitive Advantage
Every superhero has their unique superpower, and so should your company. In the competitive world of business, it's essential to develop a unique skill that sets you apart from the rest. In a previous post inspired by a McKinsey article, I already showed how a single...
Unlocking the potential of your team: Understanding employee perspectives and creating clarity
As a business coach, I've observed that many business owners, CEOs, managers, and team leaders often face challenges with team members who aren't performing at their best. One of the primary reasons behind this is a lack of clarity in expectations, limited guidance,...
Rethinking Strategy: A 7-Step Agile Business Strategy Approach
Entrepreneurs are at least yearly faced with the daunting task of designing or refining their business strategy. Many struggle with getting started, using overly complicated tools, and getting stuck in the process. But there is not need! You can use a more agile business strategy approach to achieve business success.
What both business people and athletes can learn from the All Blacks rugby team
What do a successful rugby team and cycling team have in common? And how does this relate to your business or to you as an individual leader or athlete? These questions came to my mind when I read an article about the successful Dutch cycling team Jumbo-Visma (Dutch...
Leveraging Assessment Tools for Effective Executive and Entrepreneur Coaching
As a coach, my primary goal is to help executives and entrepreneurs unlock their potential and achieve success. One key component of my coaching process is the use of assessment tools. These tools provide valuable insights into strengths, weaknesses, and areas for...
Unleashing the Power of a Single Vision: Scaling Up Successfully as an Entrepreneur
Scaling up a business is an exciting yet challenging phase for entrepreneurs. As companies grow, it's essential to maintain a clear and consistent vision that guides the team and sets the foundation for success. In this blog post, I will discuss the importance of...