6R Blogs
Leading by Example: Actions Speak Louder than Words
It was the first project I had ever worked on. New to Sydney and the company, I was seconded to work on the ERP project as a Subject Matter Expert. Maybe they thought to have someone new would be...
Omnichannel Essentials
A few years ago I got so sick of the word ‘Omnichannel’ that I developed a bit of a nervous tick in reaction to it. A little like the words ‘unprecedented’ and ‘pivot’ in recent times (overuse is...
Communication in Confinement
Communication. How we describe events and experiences shapes our attitude to them. The word language comes from the Greek word logos, which means category or concept. With language we categorise,...
Scenario Planning is the new Black
What does ‘new retail’ look like? We’re not sure, and neither is anyone else. But scenario planning is the new black, especially for the retail industry. The way I am thinking about it is, it's a...
Project Procedures exist for Good Reasons
Procedures for project kick-off are often developed, to ensure we don't repeat mistakes of the past. Typically to kick off a project we need: A solid business case. Someone who’s going to pay for...
Have You Got These Four People Working in Your Project?
There are four foundation project roles that are essential to ensure your project has in place to start well, keep momentum and finish strong. Like the four wheels on a car, they need to be...
Project Plans Are Made To Be Re-Planned
Excluding re-planning from your retail project management practice, is like looking at a map before starting out on a hike and then never consulting it again. It's not likely to get everybody to...
12 point Christmas Holiday Checklist for Business
Updated 21 November 2020 This year more than ever I feel the need for some rest and relaxation. I am ready to recharge and reconnect (at an appropriately safe distance of course). At this 'busy'...
Fashion on-Demand – What it means for Mass Market Apparel
Creativity and innovation have always been at the nucleus of the approximately $2.4 trillion fashion industry. Much like technology, fashion that rules is both dynamic and visionary. It’s no...