In February 2015 I was was asked to present at the Sales Conference SELL for Success in Melbourne covering the topic: “Technology Revolution – the digital disturb changing sales processes forever“.
Convergent Evolution
I’m by no means the first to compare changes in markets and business models with natural selection and the evolution of life. Many, including myself, particularly in recent times, have (perhaps over) quoted Charles Darwin to describe and motivate audiences to react to the technology driven, disruption upon us:
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change”
The Future Of Payroll
Last Friday (25/9) I was lucky enough to attend and present at the 2015 Australian Payroll Association (APA) annual conference at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney.
Once again, Tracy and the APA team put on a super event. With 3 streams of fabulous content & presenters, great organising and catering, and a wonderful batch of exhibitors showcasing the best of industry suppliers.
I was charged with presenting the topic “The Future Of Payroll”. In preparing my presentation, I was reminded of a quote by Peter Drucker:
“Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window”
Nonetheless with the following caveat, I gave the improbable a crack:
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Renovate Don’t Stagnate
My former boss and the major shareholder at Attaché Software, Mike Rich, often spoke about the concept of businesses reaching a point in their life-cycle (perhaps ironically) where they “run out of gas”. He contends that they have 2 options: renovate or stagnate.
Too many Australian businesses have stagnated. It is not good for the stakeholders of those businesses. It is not good for the economy. This is why I have set-up Value Adders – to make a difference. To help businesses to use technology and best practice business process, to grow and fulfill their potential.
Below I have compiled a list of the top 20 tips I have to renovate businesses. I don’t profess these to be original, but I recall a university professor explaining to me during a first year lecture:
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Holistic Chunkification
I presented at the 2014 Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) national conference on the importance of IT integration to drive efficiencies in the aged care sector.
The presentation covered:
- The change drivers that are restructuring the aged care sector
- The importance of well-implemented IT systems in improving efficiencies and remaining competitive
- Current IT trends affecting aged care
- Why a holistic view of IT is essential for EVERY provider
- 10 tips for an effective IT strategy
Consumer Directed Care
A holistic approach to CDC data collection and reporting
In March 2014 I had the pleasure of presenting at the Aged Care Consumer Directed Care Summit in Sydney.
Whilst most recognise the importance of technology, key decision makers (owners, CEO and other senior managers) too often abdicate responsibility for IT, using the “but I’m not technical” excuse.