January 2009
Acknowledging Reality,
Defining a Direction, and
Managing People’s Energy

In times of uncertainty, people need information, direction, and a clear plan for action. If leaders do not address these issues, people will tend to imagine the worst. Self-preservation and an individual focus will end up replacing the collaboration and cooperation necessary for an organisation to survive. The result is a loss of organisation-wide focus that inevitably leads to declines in productivity and profitability—the very outcomes that companies are hoping to avoid.

It’s a pattern that Scott Blanchard, Executive Vice President of The Ken Blanchard Companies, has seen repeated many times. To survive and thrive during an uncertain economic environment, Blanchard recommends that leaders adopt three strategies.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Blanchard International together with RYLA Builds Leaders of the Future

Learn how Blanchard International is contributing to the community, and sharing the basic fundamental principles of Valuing the Differences in People.  The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards helps 18-25 year olds explore different aspects of being an effective leader and learn practical skills to help them succeed in the future.

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Welcome to the first edition of Ignite! for 2009. We trust that the joys of the Festive Season brought happiness and relaxation to you all, and together, we are ready to face the challenges that ’09 is going to present.

“Change is inevitable, growth is optional.” Ken Blanchard. Most of us are finding ourselves in the same position; the change in the Global Economy is having an impact on our organisations, but what can be gained from this? As the old saying goes, out of adversity comes opportunity. We put it to you, the next 12 months may present many challenges, and how will you as an organisation set yourself up for success in the long term?

Contact us today to see how an investment in 2009 will pay dividends in the years ahead. People development is not a cost, it’s an investment. In an article written by Laurie J. Bassi and Daniel P. McMurrer, “’Findings were made of a clear relationship between training expenditures per employee and financial performance in the following year...’ ‘...subsequently outperforming the market.’”

How can we help you meet your goals?

The Blanchard Team

NEWS 

Blanchard Leadership Workshops
2009 Schedule Now Available

Learn and interact with some of the best trainers in the world and discover how to create lasting behaviour change. Blanchard Public Workshops are designed to help individuals develop their career to its fullest potential. With a range of offerings focused on developing core leadership skills, our workshops provide the ideal opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge.
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Ignite! Reader Poll

Weigh in on the 2009 economic outlook! Share your opinion and tell us which leadership strategies make the most sense in a down economy.  
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