I can still remember my first few months at my new corporate job. Looking back now I can't believe how much has happened.
There were times where I wanted to give up, quit, throw in the towel. However I never gave in, and continued to strive forward: "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger".
I worked on my weaknesses and improved my strengths throughout the years. By being diligent and consistent with my study I gained professional and life experience, adding further knowledge with courses and diplomas.
As advice to those of you starting your careers, I strongly believe in working and studying hard, living a balance life. Make plans for the years to come and help each other for a better tomorrow; your career is about to take off.
Our Vantage Performance team is looking forward to interacting with you again.
Regards,
Pedro Bueno
Vantage Performance Team
Turnaround Management Specialists
www.vantageperformance.com.au
05 December 2008
How to Start and Keep Your Career on Track
When Simple Things Matter
Managing your staff throughout the year will probably require patience, strength and understanding. Building a strong team will make a difference when there is a greater need to deliver results under pressure.
When was the last time you asked how work been lately to those workers that "carry the piano" or that prepare and update spreadsheets while you are running in and out of boardrooms and dealmaking meetings.
Employees usually tend to respond to simple things such as giving them a chance to share their ideas, passing on confidence and dividing with them what's ahead. Don't forget that one day it was you that were updating Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
Having a strong team should give your firm a competitive advantage over your competitors.
Our Vantage Performance team is looking forward to interacting with you again.
Regards,
Pedro Bueno
Vantage Performance Team
Turnaround Management Specialists
www.vantageperformance.com.au
03 December 2008
01 December 2008
“Corporate Firefighters”
Corporate turnaround management specialists come in as an outsider with an independent hand trying to boost company’s performance, managing stakeholders and implementing initiatives to turn the situation around for a long term growth.
Turnaround management specialists can be compared to firefighters as both professions have to act quickly and effectively, always trying to maximise the possibility of a positive outcome in a specific time frame.
If you had difficulty understanding how corporate turnaround specialists work this post should answer the question.
Our Vantage Performance team is looking forward to interacting with you again.
Regards,
Pedro Bueno
Vantage Performance Team
Turnaround Management Specialists
www.vantageperformance.com.au
Never Promise more than What you Can Deliver
One of the lessons learned from rescuing corporations is that managers cannot promise things that are not feasible to be achieved during a crisis management.
If you create expectations and don’t deliver it, stakeholder’s loose faith on your business and become defensive from every move or deal to be done with your company and in times that you need their full support; this misinformation might lead to an early administration.
When times are difficult creditors, employees, financiers appreciate simple things like sincere communication, integrity and honesty.
Our Vantage Performance team is looking forward to interacting with you again.
Regards,
Pedro Bueno
Vantage Performance Team
Turnaround Management Specialists
www.vantageperformance.com.au
Don't Let Fear Cloud Your Vision
Quite often managers complain about recessions and the downsides of it, although as in our lives there are different angles to look at the situation, and good things do emerge after periods of slow economic growth.
For businesses that have strong financial position, they will benefit from opportunities to gain market share, merge or acquire other businesses, pick and hire a best suitable staff and make the business stronger.
On the other hand, businesses that have weak financial position will benefit of having a forced chance to restructure and re-shape the future of the business to a much stronger long term forecast. Managers will be able to make the business lean, sell non-profitable divisions, decrease inventory on hand and cut operational, finance and overhead costs.
During a crisis most of us seem to be paralysed by the fear of failure. Great companies do resurge from downturns and recessions, because managers look at the future and leave the past behind.
Our Vantage Performance team is looking forward to interacting with you again.
Regards,
Pedro Bueno
Vantage Performance Team
Turnaround Management Specialists
www.vantageperformance.com.au
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