DESIGN
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When did you last review your Business RISKS?
Normally after five or six mentoring sessions, I casually ask clients to perform a ‘Risk Assessment’ of their business model. At this point I always warn customers in advance that this can be both an…
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What can Football’s Greatest Leader Teach Us About Business?
The Enterprise: Black Box Thinking Chapter 8: The Leader “The Creation of a definite plan & purpose.” Annie made her way to the second door way where she was instantly greeted by a…
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Disruption Demands Creativity: The New Business Imperative!
Get Creative! Since 2020 the business world has been subjected to unusual patterns of disruption and uncertainty. From supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs to the current speculation of more oil shortages due…
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22 years on was Dyson Right? ….Economy, Engineering, Export.
Originally Posted on March 4, 2024 on main feed Over the years as a Business Advisor or Mentor I have referred to James Dyson’s Dimbleby Lecture. As both a designer, business owner &…
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How to DESIGN a high-performing business model and out smart your Competitors?
One of the most critical components of Business Design is the effective assessment of operational functions within a business. Over the years, I’ve shared the following insights with many of my clients—and they…
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The Wee Business Book Series 2024
This year I am launching eight new pocket size business books under the “Wee Book’ series. This is a series of pocket size books business books 100 pages long ideal for the busy…
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How to make your Operations more efficient!
One of the key components of our ‘Prepare your Business for Recession’ programme is tackling the operational functions within your business. In the following blog we will share with you a few insights…
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Prepare for Recession Opportunities
Throughout History there have been companies that have either thrived or propelled their businesses to the next level by taking advantage of the opportunities presented by a Recession.
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What is Designovation?
does enterprise, economic wealth & prosperity start i.e. The Industrial Revolution in Scotland in the mid-eighteenth century and the late nineteenth century IT explosion in California’s Silicon Valley 1970’s etc. Each of the above…
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Empowering Entrepreneurs
At Designovation our mission is to empower business owners and founders to design enterprises fit for the 21st Century. We bring the tools and skills of the Design industry to the business world…