You get up. You go to work. You arrive in the office. You sit at your desk.

A hundred other suits do the same, in the same office. Are you really all just clones? Perhaps.

The best organisations look beyond the classic business armour of a suit or uniform. They have an image to create, a brand to re-inforce, a reputation to protect, but they need their talent to have a range of skills. Even at the #EURO2016 football championships, each team appeared almost identical in their respective team colours, but the players were able to contribute differently.

This knowledge – that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts – allows great organisations to develop the potential of their people, and utilise the human capital in the best ways possible. As part of this process, the individual can grow and progress through their career with positive results. Developing people is a vital component to a serious business plan, and there are established methods for doing it. These are able to be tailored to specific requirements for each organisation, and you can find out more here. (read more…)