🧨 It’s Not the Job – It’s the Hopelessness In many cases, the first thing I look for when working with a business is their attrition rate. If that is high it tells you a lot about the organisation. Therefore, the very first problem you need to get to grips with isn’t always the delivery pipeline, your tooling, or even your leadership structure. It’s something far more human—and far more urgent: a higher-than-normal attrition rate for your type of business. Let’s be clear: people leave jobs for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they’ve won the lottery (lucky them), maybe they’re chasing a better work-life balance, or maybe they’re after more growth opportunities. But if it's entire teams walking out , and it’s happening again and again, it’s time to stop blaming the market and start looking inward. Because chances are, it’s not the job they’re leaving—it’s the environment . 📊 Benchmark It Before You Brush It Off Before you assume it’s “just the industry,”...
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Better Systems, Smarter Thinking
Hi, I’m Nick, a business consultant with a lifelong fascination for breaking things down and making them work better. From my early days dismantling electronics (often with mixed success) to a career in process optimisation and digital transformation, I’ve always looked for ways to improve efficiency, streamline systems, and make complex ideas simpler. This blog is where I share insights on business, technology, AI, and problem-solving—thoughts on working smarter, not harder. Whether it’s refining business processes, embracing new tech, or just making everyday tasks more efficient, I’ll explore practical ways to build something better. If that sounds like your cup of tea, stick around. Let’s rethink, refine, and create smarter solutions together! Does this capture the feel you’re going for? I’m happy to tweak the tone or add more details if needed. Let me know what you think!