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A business professional seated at a desk hands a document on a clipboard to another person during a formal meeting in a modern office.

Why People Arrive at Work So Differently

We enter the workplace carrying assumptions shaped by education, culture, and early experience. Some learn how work really operates early; others face a steep learning curve much later. Understanding why people arrive so differently, and how leaders respond, is now one of the most important challenges of modern leadership.

4 days ago4 min read

Festive Christmas garland with red and gold baubles framing white text that reads “Come back after Christmas,” crossed out by a large red X, symbolising the business message that deferring action until the new year is costly.

Festive Christmas garland with red and gold baubles framing white text that reads “Come back after Christmas,” crossed out by a large red X, symbolising the business message that deferring action until the new year is costly.

“We’ll Sort It After Christmas” is an Expensive Phrase

Why deferring action until the new year, costs you more than you think.

Oct 20, 20253 min read

Two colleagues high-fiving during a successful informal business meeting

Two colleagues high-fiving during a successful informal business meeting

Finding Growth in a Stagnant Economy

Find out how to invest in your business without breaking the bank, at a time when many business leaders instinctively freeze.

Sep 22, 20254 min read

Two employees discussing company values written on sticky notes

Two employees discussing company values written on sticky notes

You Can’t Fix What You Won’t Say Out Loud

Unwritten rules, hidden culture and informal behaviours can derail even the best strategies. Learn how leaders can identify and fix what no one’s saying out loud.

Aug 5, 20254 min read

Three business leaders discussing a project

Three business leaders discussing a project

Who's Really Running Your Business?

Your org chart says one thing. Reality says another. Discover how to find, and work with, the real power players inside your business.

Jul 31, 20253 min read

Is Your Business Summer-Proof?

Is Your Business Summer-Proof?

Is Your Business Summer-Proof?

Summer holidays can stall decisions and frustrate teams. Here’s how smart planning keeps your business moving.

Jul 23, 20254 min read

Two successful business owners, one male and one female, review the operational of their business

Two successful business owners, one male and one female, review the operational of their business

Looking under the bonnet: finding your operational risks

Stopping what you’re doing can feel counterproductive. In business, it might just be the thing that saves you. David Smithson-Rudd explains why.

Jun 16, 20253 min read

A cafe owner smiling at the camera while she works in her independent hospitality business

A cafe owner smiling at the camera while she works in her independent hospitality business

Community: The Lifeline for Independent Hospitality

Running an independent hospitality business is often an uphill struggle. Find out how community engagement can be critical to success.

Jun 5, 20254 min read

A founder struggling with paperwork and manual processes

A founder struggling with paperwork and manual processes

Manual Mayhem: The Hidden Cost of Doing Things The Hard Way

How much productivity are you losing through manual processes? The fourth in a series of common operational blockers.

May 27, 20252 min read

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Two people on their smartphones with their backs to one another

Common Operational Blockers: Internal Communication

Are internal communication problems holding back your business? The third in a series of common operational blockers.

May 5, 20254 min read

A founder who is struggling with bottleneck syndrome

A founder who is struggling with bottleneck syndrome

Common Operational Blockers: Founder Bottleneck

Are you a blocker within your business? The second in a series of common operational blockers.

Apr 21, 20253 min read

A manager talking about work with this team in a glass-walled meeting room

A manager talking about work with this team in a glass-walled meeting room

Managing in the Modern Era

Are you experiencing an increasing number of people challenges? We examine the reasons why, and what you can do about it.

Apr 17, 20254 min read

A business person using a calculator and checking figures

A business person using a calculator and checking figures

Common Operational Blockers: Cash

How to gain control of your cash flow. The first in a series of common operational blockers.

Apr 14, 20254 min read

Three colleagues discussing work

Three colleagues discussing work

Planning without overwhelm

Ensuring your business is set up for the future. Part three of a three-part series.

Apr 7, 20253 min read

A group of colleagues happily collaborating

A group of colleagues happily collaborating

Optimising the everyday

After you've got your fundamentals in place, it's time to look at your day-to-day operations. Part two of a three-part series.

Apr 2, 20254 min read

Two colleagues review the result of a report.

Two colleagues review the result of a report.

Securing your foundations

How Consult DSR can help you ensure that your business has the fundamentals in place. Part one of a three-part series.

Mar 31, 20253 min read

Welcome to Consult DSR

Welcome to Consult DSR

Welcome to Consult DSR

How lasagna, leadership roles and a desire to help founder-led businesses created a new business

Mar 25, 20254 min read

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