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Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

Tips for Stress-Free Performance Feedback

One of the key leadership skills required on a regular basis is the ability to provide effective performance feedback in a manner which moves your business forward. Ideally we want the individual or team to listen, act, close the loop, and evolve. Providing effective...

Leadership and COVID-19

In a crisis, ‘people may forget what you say and they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ - Carl W. Buehner. NOW is the time to step up your support level for family, friends, employees, suppliers and clients. With the fear and...

Virus will Mean Survival of the Fittest

These are The Ten Drivers of Operational Effectiveness to pivot your business during and out of COVID-19. Use this as a framework to identify and implement improvement initiatives within every department. Focusing on these 10 drivers will increase profitability, net...

‘Sales Fixes Everything’. Really?

I believe it was Guy Kawasaki who quoted, ‘sales fixes everything’. If only that was true. I’ve had to assist numerous businesses over the last 15 years where the owners had a sales or volume growth focus, at the expense of efficiency and profit. They didn’t consider...

Protect Your Business from COVID-19

The press have just announced the start of major public bans at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to reduce the infection rate and speed of COVID-19. Their objective is to minimise pressure on the health system, primarily hospitalisation rates/occurrences. Aust...

Smartphone Use in the Workplace – Is Your Business Bleeding Cash?

Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...

In a Tough Sales Environment, Revisit Your Value Proposition

There is certainly a degree of softening demand across a few sectors currently, or at least some big fluctuations between monthly demand. The world is nervous. In a tough environment we need to be even more highly adaptable and flexible, and we need to make the most...

Key Performance Indicators for manufacturing performance clarity

One of the greatest business tools you can have is a well-constructed performance indicator report that gives clarity around what’s working or not working. In your Management or Board Meeting it’s the tool that allows you to continually improve all aspects of the...

About Raffino

Raffino is a business coaching and consultancy firm that specialises in enabling the Australian manufacturing sector to thrive. Raffino has more than three decades’ experience in all facets of manufacturing improvement, from lean manufacturing, to operational efficiency, staff management, sales growth, and financial management. It’s fair to say that Raffino knows manufacturing inside out and backwards.

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