by admin | Mar 22, 2023 | Articles
When I wrote about Chat GPT in December 2022 I described it as an indicator of the massive impact artificial intelligence is going to have a on how knowledge workers and others work. The events of the past three months have only reinforced that view. How accounting...
by Rob Pillans | Jan 18, 2023 | Articles
One of the workshops I run both inside firms and as a foundation module for my Manager Development Program, is Managing yourself and your priorities. (There is also an online self paced option in my online Learning Centre here.) It’s a fabulous workshop which helps...
by Rob Pillans | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles
In my first article on this topic I shared my views on: Who the right people are Why getting them is so important Why attraction and retention matter How we got to this current position which is challenging for employers In my second article I shared a list of the key...
by Rob Pillans | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles
Many of you are aware I’m a big fan of goal setting. In July 2021 I wrote an article – Is goal setting useful? Drawing on the research I did with some colleagues in our Master of Business Coaching degree, I concluded that goal setting is very useful when done...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles, Book Reviews
It’s 10 years since this book by New York Times journalist Charles Duhigg was published. At its core it’s a book about the science of habits and how we can apply this understanding to help us establish good habits or change habits that are not serving us well. The...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles
Connecting with gratitude helps us be more positive and motivated. It’s been a tough year, So I’m suggesting you take time to reflect on what you are grateful for. For me I am grateful for: Getting to do what I love – helping owners and managers run better accounting...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, mentor and consultant I get to see inside lots of accounting firms and talk to many accounting firm owners and managers. In no particular order, here are some of the common themes I saw in 2022: Challenges with attracting and retaining...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles
ChatGPT is an indicator of the massive impact artificial intelligence is going to have a on how knowledge workers and others work. In this article I explain what it is and why I believe we all need to pay attention. It’s a bit longer than usual but please go the...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Articles
In both individual coaching sessions and at a recent meeting of one of the groups of firms I facilitate, this topic came up and there was some uncertainty about what is expected of accountants. I struggled to find information on this that was practical for accountants...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor, I’ve often said I look at things through the eyes of an accounting firm owner or manager and find ideas for running a better accounting firm. Recently my experience in purchasing from Appliances Online has...
