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Leadership Secrets From Nashua MD, Barry Venter
What You Didn't Know About Getting It Done
By Koketso Mamabolo
When you’re leading an organisation which has been operating for half a century, change is inevitably going to have to be at the top of your mind. Barry Venter, the Managing Director of ICT giant Nashua, understands this very well, having began his career when the ICT industry was much different to what it is today. This changing landscape has led to Nashua constantly adapting to the times, to great effect.
In this Business Unusual podcast, Barry shares with Ralf Fletcher some of the approaches and lessons he has learnt which have made this transformation process such as success. The wide-ranging conversation touches on the behind the scenes thinking which has allowed Nashua to continue to be one of the country’s most recognised companies, with a footprint that spreads from offices to communities and homes.
10 Key Takeaways From This Podcast
The sales teams cannot sell without the product or service - start with building confidence in what you offer.
Leadership is as much about getting things done as it is about having strategies in place.
In order to transform your business, you need to understand your strengths first, and then get people onboard.
A loyal customer base makes the transformation process smoother.
Strategies are important, but the step-by-step details are even more important.
With good project management, you can achieve anything.
You can’t have a couple people who do everything - developing skills across your organisation is more sustainable than relying on a few individuals.
Bringing change to a well established brand requires connecting with communities to show your capabilities.
When your organisation has many different elements to it, the strength of your platforms and your partnerships are fundamental.
People are looking for authentic leaders - what they see is what they must get.
“We’ve been great at implementation and we might not be the world’s best strategists, but we’re good at getting things done, and getting stuck,” says Barry. Find out how to get things done in this Business Unusual Podcast.
Listen to the podcast episode here: https://iono.fm/e/1321308
