Having mission coherence is vital to effectively carrying out a plan. This was demonstrated by the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.

With the Allied forces penned in by German advances, the situation seemed dire. Britain would lose its army, providing the Nazi cause with the tangible vision of victory. The Allied troops would have to be evacuated by sea...

Many new companies start out when an entrepreneur sees a gap in the market, having the foresight and drive to exploit it. However, mission coherence represents a move away from opportunism to a more structured plan, as the business becomes more established…

It is testament to his success that Jürgen Klopp has admirers even amongst the greatest rivals of Liverpool FC. His commitment to reinstating the club to its former glory has impressed many, not just because of its undeniable results, but also because of the way he has inspired belief from his players, the supporters, and the club hierarchy…

Being able to visualise the future is probably the essential element that all leaders need to have. A vision is vital to progressing productively, it’s an aim that is both constant and consistent. Having this target can unify a group of people, guiding their separate efforts in one cooperative direction…

Assessing the effectiveness of your operations can be great way to embrace the plateau by utilising the calmer periods of your business calendar…

When embracing the plateau between periods of business growth, it is important to consider what makes your organisation attractive to work with, and what could make it even more appealing. Take some time to objectively consider your brand; what should be iterated or evolved?…

Financial competency is skillset that should be found throughout a successful business. A real and present danger is that in limiting this understanding exclusively to the financial department, they may have too much influence on decision-making…

Many leaders operate in an ‘achieve and reset’ mode; when a goal is achieved it is instantly replaced with a new one. This may seem the most productive way to function, but it can squeeze out the processes of recognition, reflection, and understanding…

Understanding where your goal and your path to it does not exclusively require forward-thinking; analysing the past is a vital tool for shaping the future. A relentless drive for improvement may feel like the most productive way to operate, but periods of calm and reduced growth can be utilised to strategise – embrace the plateau…

Organisational growth can be restricted by a lack of proper leadership training and development…