September 2008 
In this issue  

     Deanne's Message 
     Are you flying yet?
     Give Away
     Resources
     Shameless Plug
     About the Author
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"Change Management is a structured approach to change in individuals, teams, organisations and societies that enables the transition from a current state to a desired future state" 
 

Inspiring Quotations


 “You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” Jim Stovall  



A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.  Richard Branson 


 
 
 
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.  Victor Kiam  
   

 
The business schools reward difficult complex behaviour more than simple behaviour, but simple behaviour is more effective.  Warren Buffett  
 

 
 
If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.  Ivan Turgenev  


 
 
 
It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.  Ursula Le Guin  
 

 
 
Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.  Thomas Dewar  
  

 
The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.  Kenneth Blanchard  


 
 
 
Whenever an individual or a business decides that success has been attained, progress stops.  Thomas J Watson  


 
 
 
Take heed: you do not find what you do not seek.  English Proverb  


 
 
 
The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them.  Harold Geneen  

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Deanne's Message.... 
We hope you’ve had a great summer and are now in full swing with all those projects and activities that will need completion prior to Christmas. We’ve been pretty busy ourselves and have made some changes to our e-bulletin that we’re sure you’re going to like. Arrogant? Definitely not. Confident? Just a little bit. Making changes? Absolutely! After all it’s what we do.
 
In this issue you’ll find something for free and an exclusive reader only offer that I’m sure you won’t want to miss. 
 
Speaking of making changes. Have you ever wondered when your business is going to deliver everything you’ve always wanted and then some? When your career is going to take off? When life is going to start? Why things can’t be easier? The article in this issue “Are you flying yet?” outlines some ways you can identify and breakdown the barriers that are blocking you from reaching your potential.
 
We hope you enjoy the read and look forward to your responses to our survey.
 
Deanne Earle, Unlike Before Ltd
Specialists in effecting change…
 
Effective Change - Are you flying yet? download  
What is it that’s blocking you from reaching your potential?    
 
Business is expanding in-line with or ahead of plan. Customers pay on time and suppliers deliver exceptional quality consistently while remaining open to constructive feedback for continuous improvement. Employees are motivated, empowered, and fully immersed in a culture that embraces change and responds to challenges as part of business as usual resulting in process improvement and elimination of waste. Revenue is high and costs are low because of the collaborative and adaptive approach to doing business, communicating objectives and people development. Career choices and self-motivation have enabled a personal life that’s stimulating and satisfying both financially and emotionally. Everything and everyone is striving for and achieving beyond their potential – they’re flying!
 
These outcomes are not fanciful. They’re the result of a journey that can, at times, be complex, difficult and confronting. Like peeling an onion, every layer removed reveals another forming a barrier to the core of our potential. Breaking through these barriers shows the way to unearth, expose and ultimately exceed your potential. This is exactly where this article seeks to help. 
 
Read on and discover 8 ways to identify and breakdown the barriers that are blocking you from reaching your potential and fly in a way you’ve never known before.
Let the onion peeling begin! Download PDF 
Effective Change - Give Away
The 10 Tangible Tips for Effective Change e-book is now available!

Our “10 Tangible Tips” series is now complete and as promised we’ve turned it into an interactive e-book, which is available as a free download until 31st October 2008. All you need to do to get your copy now is complete our quick survey by following the instructions below.

To get your login details for your download please
click here. Complete the quick survey and we’ll send you the login details and a link to start the download.

Remember the e-book is only free to download for a limited time, so take advantage of the offer and download your copy now!
 
Effective change resources 
Triarchy Press
 
Triarchy Press’ focus on books, guides and training resources bridges the gap between academic thinking and business practice. Their website is a knowledge hub for anyone interested in organizations, the way they work and the way we work in them. You can buy books direct from their authors, access new and archived articles, and keep up with ideas and thoughts via their blog. 
 
One particular piece of reference material that’s recently come our way is “A Little Book of F-Laws”. This is available in pdf format from the Triarchy Press website and you can access it now by clicking here. 
 
The extended version of the book, “Management f-Laws”, is available for purchase on-line. Readers of this e-bulletin are being offered a very generous 20% discount on the purchase price. Just enter TP20 in the Promotional Code box when you order “Management f-Laws” to claim your discount.
 
While you're there why not register for the Triarchy Press free email updates for news and new publication information?
 
If there’s a particular resource that you find useful we’d love to hear about it. Just  add the web-link or details here and we’ll check it out for possible inclusion in a future issue. Make sure to let us know in your email if you’re happy for us to credit you with its inclusion. 
Effective change – Shameless Plug  
Remote Connections Ltd
Connects you to new business.
 
Linda Darby at Remote Connections brought about huge changes to our marketing efforts when she joined our team in November 2007 putting us in touch with new technology and our market. Her professional attitude and straight-forward approach is refreshing and effective. Without her we would not be flying as high as we are now.
 
Interested in finding out more? Contact Linda on +44 1304 381677 or by Email 
About the Author  

Deanne Earle believes in providing people with opportunities and a supportive environment so as to realise their full potential.  Adept at evaluating business unit effectiveness against best practice she can quickly help you balance individual performance and productivity against strategic and operational objectives for improved day-to-day operational self-sufficiency.

If you are looking for a fresh way to respond to the challenges in your business or project talk to us on 01304 381677 or 0208 8168202
or Email usWe'd love to help you fly! 

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