The Growth Business

Do we need new ways of thinking about business technology?

With the next 30 years set to bring about massive change, this episode of the podcast goes "Beyond ERP" with Chris Gabriel. Chris is the head of IT at Sapphire Systems but in reality he is much more than this. He is a visionary and a futurist - imagining how we can use technology to do exciting things - today.

Chris talks to me about technology which not only makes people's lives better, but which is already available, consumable and with innovation built in. No business too small - so press play and let's go.

Keep on top of the Beyond ERP presentations from Sapphire by visiting this page to sign up for the next masterclass.

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Do we need new ways of thinking about business technology?

With the next 30 years set to bring about massive change, this episode of the podcast goes "Beyond ERP" with Chris Gabriel. Chris is the head of IT at Sapphire Systems but in reality he is much more than this. He is a visionary and a futurist - imagining how we can use technology to do exciting things - today.

Chris talks to me about technology which not only makes people's lives better, but which is already available, consumable and with innovation built in. No business too small - so press play and let's go.

Keep on top of the Beyond ERP presentations from Sapphire by visiting this page to sign up for the next masterclass.

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Hello! Our podcast this month celebrates one of our best customers - the successful British company Aspen Pumps. Aspen won the coveted Queen's Award three times in recognition of its ongoing and notable growth in overseas markets. And it was no accident, Aspen set out with big plans and needed the technology to support that growth.

Step forward Jonathan Phillips who took the big decisions to select SAP Business ByDesign. He liked it so much he went on to implement it at least 7 times for Aspen companies all over the world.

No wonder I wanted to talk to him about his journey (watch out for news of a new role!) He spoke to me amidst the usual family chaos we have all had to contend with over the past few months so please bear with the occasional  background noise!

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Hello! Our podcast this month celebrates one of our best customers - the successful British company Aspen Pumps. Aspen won the coveted Queen's Award three times in recognition of its ongoing and notable growth in overseas markets. And it was no accident, Aspen set out with big plans and needed the technology to support that growth.

Step forward Jonathan Phillips who took the big decisions to select SAP Business ByDesign. He liked it so much he went on to implement it at least 7 times for Aspen companies all over the world.

No wonder I wanted to talk to him about his journey (watch out for news of a new role!) He spoke to me amidst the usual family chaos we have all had to contend with over the past few months so please bear with the occasional  background noise!

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Do you have the gift of the gab? If not don't worry - you can still succeed in the cut throat world of sales, make useful connections and help people with your products.

In this episode I've discovered that natural extroverts don't necessarily have the edge over their more reticent counterparts when it comes to business. Introverts make great sales people and networkers - they just have to think a bit harder about how to do it.

That's the subject of our podcast - What gives Introverts the Edge with Matthew Pollard. He reminds us that story is at the heart of good sales and that fostering good relationships is something everyone has a shot at.  Do give it a listen and pick up some valuable tips!

Get more from Matthew here www.introvertsedge.com

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Do you have the gift of the gab? If not don't worry - you can still succeed in the cut throat world of sales, make useful connections and help people with your products.

In this episode I've discovered that natural extroverts don't necessarily have the edge over their more reticent counterparts when it comes to business. Introverts make great sales people and networkers - they just have to think a bit harder about how to do it.

That's the subject of our podcast - What gives Introverts the Edge with Matthew Pollard. He reminds us that story is at the heart of good sales and that fostering good relationships is something everyone has a shot at.  Do give it a listen and pick up some valuable tips!

Get more from Matthew here www.introvertsedge.com

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Company Culture - what it is and how to change it.

In a world dominated by data, today we're talking about things you can't put in a spreadsheet - namely company culture - what it is and how to shift it.

For those who think it's a soft topic I have news. Company culture is now measured by investors, it's a key factor in attracting talent and it wins the best clients.

Every company has one, but it's not always healthy. That's why I'm talking to Kirsty Bashforth who wrote her book Culture Shift - a step by step guide, for anyone looking to bring about healthy and lasting change. She is experienced in working with companies who want to change and her 24 years at BP didn't hurt, when she was tasked with organising cultural change in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.

There's a link to her book here

Culture Shift - a practical guide to managing organisational culture

Now - without further ado here's Kirsty and 25 minutes of conversation anyone running a company can not afford to ignore.

If you enjoyed this episode you might like to listen to Andrew Sherman talking about the Crisis in Employee Engagement.

Company Culture - what it is and how to change it.

In a world dominated by data, today we're talking about things you can't put in a spreadsheet - namely company culture - what it is and how to shift it.

For those who think it's a soft topic I have news. Company culture is now measured by investors, it's a key factor in attracting talent and it wins the best clients.

Every company has one, but it's not always healthy. That's why I'm talking to Kirsty Bashforth who wrote her book Culture Shift - a step by step guide, for anyone looking to bring about healthy and lasting change. She is experienced in working with companies who want to change and her 24 years at BP didn't hurt, when she was tasked with organising cultural change in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.

There's a link to her book here

Culture Shift - a practical guide to managing organisational culture

Now - without further ado here's Kirsty and 25 minutes of conversation anyone running a company can not afford to ignore.

If you enjoyed this episode you might like to listen to Andrew Sherman talking about the Crisis in Employee Engagement.

Here's some good news for recruiters - there's a huge pool of talent out there, qualified, experienced and ready to take a bite out of the jobs market. Who you say?

This months the podcast is all about women returners - super qualified women who are seeking to return to work after a career break and ready to make their second act even more powerful than their first.

Their champion is Lisa Unwin, a big 4 management consultant who found herself stuck (briefly) after kids, now determined to tackle the issue.

Lisa talks to me about this waste of talent as well as the tragedy brewing around home schooling and the power of becoming a Linkedin influencer.

You can find Lisa on Linkedin or at the Reignite Academy

Enjoy.

P.S. If you admire talented women then you can catch up with our own women in tech founders here.

Here's some good news for recruiters - there's a huge pool of talent out there, qualified, experienced and ready to take a bite out of the jobs market. Who you say?

This months the podcast is all about women returners - super qualified women who are seeking to return to work after a career break and ready to make their second act even more powerful than their first.

Their champion is Lisa Unwin, a big 4 management consultant who found herself stuck (briefly) after kids, now determined to tackle the issue.

Lisa talks to me about this waste of talent as well as the tragedy brewing around home schooling and the power of becoming a Linkedin influencer.

You can find Lisa on Linkedin or at the Reignite Academy

Enjoy.

P.S. If you admire talented women then you can catch up with our own women in tech founders here.