Boost online learning engagement: 27 best-practice tips for L&D professionals
Online Learning Online learning is often viewed as a modern step forward in workplace development, but […]
How Mentoring Works (or How to get right Mentor for you)
Mentorship is about providing support, guidance and advice. It’s about connecting with an experienced professional who […]
The TOP TWELVE Business Planning Mistakes
The top 12 Business planning mistakes leaders make and how to fix them.
Developing a Mentoring Culture in the Workplace
Developing a mentoring culture supports people to success in their role.
Why a Mentoring Culture Is a Leadership Advantage
Mentoring is often described as a people-development tool, but that definition undersells its strategic value. In […]
Experienced Mentors Deliver Mentoring Results
Mentoring leaders works best when the mentor can bring a wide range of experience, know how and […]
Mentoring Supports Success In Business
Mentoring leaders for success in business is essential for directors and owners in business today. Leadership is a […]
Delivering Successful Public Sector Management Consultancy
Ongo Group created by Richard Gourlay developed profit with purpose businesses delivering £6 million in profit a year back to Ongo Partnership .
Non Executive Director Successfully delivering strategic diversification, long-term growth and leadership succession
In a rapidly evolving market, Absolute Solar faced the challenge of diversifying beyond its stronghold in the insulation sector. With increasing operational complexity, the leadership team sought a strategic partner to navigate this transition. My role as a Non-Executive Director combined oversight with hands-on consultancy, guiding the team through market assessments and strategic decision-making. The result? A successful entry into the solar market that not only bolstered the company’s resilience amid policy shifts but also laid the groundwork for a new generation of leadership. Discover how this journey transformed Absolute Solar and secured its future growth.
Leadership Mentoring for Successful Leadership
Richard Gourlay's leadership mentoring creates successful leadership, supporting leaders and senior people, grow and develop their leadership skills.
How to create an effective workplace learning culture
In today’s workplace an effective learning culture is not a “would like to have” it is […]
How to Make Mentoring Effective in your Workplace
How to make mentoring effective in your workplace to grow and develop your people and culture with these simple techniques.
How to create a high performance team that delivers results
In today's competitive business world, building a strong team culture is key for ongoing growth and success. This culture encourages employees to think creatively and strive for improvement. Leaders have a vital role in fostering an atmosphere where excellence thrives, promoting open communication and a mindset focused on growth. By setting clear goals and providing support, leaders can boost team engagement and performance. Learn how to turn your organization into a hub of excellence, inspiring every individual to achieve outstanding results. Join us on this journey to unlock your workforce's full potential and elevate your business.
What Makes Strategic Selling Successful
Why strategic selling succeeds in business and how to make it happen, by Richard Gourlay
In Business Growth is not always Good Growth!
In Business Growth is not always Good Growth, by Richard Gourlay business consultant, NED and leadership mentor.
Turnaround Your Business Using a NED: The Garden Rooms Case Study
Case Study: Garden Rooms Scotland: Turnaround your Business Turnaround Your Business The owner of a Garden […]
The Growth of the Garden Rooms Scotland Business
The Growth of Garden Rooms Scotland Business by Richard Gourlay of Cowden
What makes A Successful SaaS Business
Successful SaaS Business starts with a strong MPV not a perfect product, here's why and how others create your successful SaaS Business Model
How to Create A Successful SaaS Strategy & Pricing Model
SaaS Strategy: Where are we now? Back in 2012, I wrote an article (on this blog) […]
Director Mentoring 6 Great Reasons to Be Mentored by Richard Gourlay
Richard Gourlay Non Executive Director provides mentoring support to directors and senior people to support their leadership development.
What makes a great BRAND
What makes a great BRAND? Despite what marketing people passionately believe most people don’t think about […]
How Steve Jobs changed the World
How Steve Jobs Apple's CEO and talisman changed the world, by Richard Gourlay
Great LEADERSHIP starts with your VISION
Great leadership is all about VISION, can you create and deliver a credible vision for your business, that's what leadership requires in today's business environment.
What Matters In Business For Successful Start-Ups?
Business success comes down to 3 major factors, read what they are here.
Strategy: How to outcompete the competition
Sustainable Competitive Advantage In strategy: how to outcompete the competition is about how business leaders can […]
Values matter in BUSINESS more than ever before as Ikea have just found out
Values matter in Business more than ever before as Ikea have just found out. Learn about the importance of getting your business values right in supporting your employees and customers.
Leading with a Vision to create long-term successful business?
Great leadership starts with creating a clear business vision, without it leaders have no direction, focus or purpose.
A good business starts with the EXIT in mind, THINK EXIT
Importance of developing your exist strategy in business for success by Richard Gourlay
Business Success: Starts with the END in mind
Success in business starts with exit strategy planning.
WHY really matters in influencing consumers buying habits
Why should customers buy from you, the world has changed and now? Trust must now be established and customers now want to know and be aligned to your ethics and values, here's why...
Successful Leaders Plan Their Business
Business Planning Business planning often gets a bad press. Yet those who do sit down and […]
Do YOU have a Plan for Growth?
Do you have a plan for GROWTH? Leadership is most often identified as someone with […]
To become successful think differently from your competitors
Richard Gourlay’s recommended TED talks to make you think. If you want to develop strategy you […]
Business Startups: How to Start your Business Successfully
Starting Up A Business: You Need a Business Plan Starting a business is an exciting and […]
Values matter in BUSINESS more than ever
Values in Business must be transparent Business leaders face many challenges, some immediate and others which […]
What Makes a Great Brand?
A Great Brand is not about marketing Despite what marketing people passionately believe most people don’t […]
Where Does Tomorrow’s Business Growth Come From?
Working on your business is skill for leaders to invest in developing, this slideshow shows you why you should.
Strategic Planning Workshop is the model for successful Business Planning
Develop your strategic plan with Richard Gourlay Strategic Planning Workshop, create a clear direction, focus and plan for your business . Cowden Consulting is based at Chesterfield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Successful Leadership starts with a clear VISION
Leadership is all about vision for your business, read here why and how to create your business vision.
Content Strategy: The future of marketing
Content strategy is the future of marketing, this article explains why and how to change your content to achieve success in marketing for your business.
Have you felt the full power of the Internet Tsunami Yet?
A global movement in how people search for goods and services is set to continue as the #internet and #mobile searching dominates #customer activity.
A good business has clear objectives and goals to achieve.
For leadership teams planning a business is focused around the annual exercise of business planning. Reviewing […]
The TOP TWELVE Business Planning Mistakes
The top 12 Business Planning mistakes leaders make in planning their business and how to avoid making them, to build a better business plan.
How Mentors use the GROW and GROWTH Models in Mentoring
Using the GROW and GROWTH Models in Mentoring supports mentors work through key challenges that mentees face in the workplace, by Richard Gourlay.
Leadership is ALL about you being a Real Human
Leadership is about you as a leader, how you act in dealing with people, Leadership is ALL about you being a Real Human, leadership skills you need to succeed