John Matthew

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Australian software company Atlassian has made a stir twice in the past 12 months. First, it listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is valued at around $US5 billion. Then it let the world know that it did not employ a sales team.

The way systems should be introduced to a business is evolving quickly. At the same time, the necessity for a systems-based business is more evident than ever.

Many small business owners are too busy getting their hands dirty in the day-to-day operations to take a longer-term strategic view.

The values of a business need to be more than abstract concepts; they need to be reflected in staff behaviour.

Daily workplace conversations are a valuable resource, but effective workplace communication requires a more formalised setting.

New management system models are seeking to address the need for better communications and decision making in modern workplaces.

Dealing with workplace bullying after the fact is evidence of organisational failure.

If managed effectively, businesses can emerge from a downturn stronger for the experience.

WITH year’s end approaching there is precious little time to develop a business plan so that you hit the ground running in January, instead of continuing the same strategies that may not have been

With so much information to assist business owners in sales, marketing, finance, management and strategy, why aren't we all great at doing these things?

When a business is doing well, owners and managers can sometimes lapse into feeling too comfortable.

Many managers proudly declare they have an ‘open-door policy’ that allows any employee to speak with them at any time of the day.

It’s a cliche – business is a people game. And like many cliches, it’s true, but what does this mean in practice for your business?

TOM Peters has written numerous books on management and is a modern-day management guru and, in February, I was fortunate enoug

Perth engineer Joe Ricciardo is a shining example of inclusive and open management.

THE business management structure has remained fairly static for the past decade.

A LARGE number of businesses I have dealt with begin by telling me that their business ‘meets and exceeds customer expectations

NEW Year’s resolutions and the like have never been high on my list of priorities – until now.

THE two most recent business articles I’ve read send out a strong and similar message.

JASON Clarke, founder of Minds at Work, Melbourne, said that, “when you employ someone, you’re actually renting their body; whe

WHAT’S the most important element of your business? Finances? Your staff? Premises or resources? Your product/ service?

AT what stage do I employ an exit strategy?The short answer is: The day you start or buy the business.

THE beauty of a systems approach to business is that everyone can be absolutely clear on what is expected of them.