Posted on Feb 18, 2011 at 01:55 PM in Strategy by David Mackay
Most Executives understand that small business customers are important to them – yet many don’t see how important. Whilst each business individually lacks significance, the sheer number of businesses makes them a vital part of the economy, delivering a disproportionate share of profits.
Posted on Feb 16, 2011 at 03:13 PM in Business Development by Mark Donaldson
Government funding is critical to a wide array of projects – from research through to Major Projects. Yet winning those funds is not getting any easier. In fact, many bidders that SPP works with believe bidding is becoming both more complicated, and more competitive.
Posted on Feb 15, 2011 at 02:15 PM in Strategy by Ben Apted
The recent Excellence in Research for Australia 2010 (ERA) report has triggered lively debate about the current state of our research landscape. ERA intended to identify institutions and disciplines that are internationally competitive, and point to opportunities for development. If international experience is anything to go by, the impact of ERA will be widespread, and will change the competitive context for Universities in Australia.
Posted on Oct 20, 2010 at 04:41 PM in Performance Improvement by Phillip Noble
Some thoughts on the issues, and approaches to consider, when launching a cost reduction program.