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10 great reasons to have systemised, standardised, documented work practices
As an accounting firm coach and consultant who gets to see under the bonnet of a lot of accounting firms, I remain convinced that the profession has an endemic undervaluing of systemised, standardised and documented ways of getting things done, which are consistently...
Time to take a lean approach to running your accounting firm?
When you read the title of this article what immediately came to mind? For some people the use of the word “lean” connotes cut backs and austerity. “Let’s run this place on the smell of an oily rag!” For others they connect it with Toyota in Japan and its famous...
Daily huddles – are they right for your firm?
The Idea The idea of a “daily huddle” is quite well known in Australia courtesy of the writings and conferences of Verne Harnish. The goal of this article is to explain what the daily huddle is and help you answer the question are daily huddles right for your firm?...
My Home Office Setup
I’ve noticed a few people sharing pictures from their home office and I thought I’d share with you what my set up is. Planet Consulting has always been operated from a home office, albeit there have been five different homes as part of that over the years!...
Reacting to coronavirus: two models that could help us
Clearly the Coronavirus has meant massive changes to how we work and live our lives. I’ve come across two models you might find helpful as we all adjust to new ways of living. Model 1 On LinkedIn I saw the diagram below posted by Dr Celine Mullins. She had not been...
Everything DiSC tips for managing remote workers
Some of you will be familiar a commonly used tool called DiSC. Individuals can complete an online questionnaire and the tool measures an individual’s preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC model. A personalised report is delivered which helps provide insights to...
Now is the time for accountants to shine
Now is the time for accountants to shine…… and for a light to be shone on the important role accountants play in the economy. When I was a young Chartered Accountant at Price Waterhouse I worked in the UK for a “busy season”. I was struck at the time by how highly...
QLD Regional Council Appointment
I am pleased to announce I’ve been appointed to the Queensland Regional Council for CAANZ. I am filling a casual vacancy until December 2021 when I will be eligible to be elected for a further term. The role of the Council, amongst other things, is to act as a conduit...
Success is personal. What does it look like for you?
I seem to recall one of the big software providers ran an event that had the theme “Success is Personal”. I couldn’t agree more. One thing I’ve learned from working with many accounting firm owners is that success is not the same for each person. That is why as part...
The Australian Cyber Security Centre
If you haven’t heard of the Australian Cyber Security Centre then now would be a good time to get acquainted. It is an initiative from the Australian Signals Directorate which I understand is the highest authority in the country on matters of cyber security. If you...
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