Two Years in…
A little over a week ago, Gary, Scotty, and I celebrated our two-year anniversary for Grow. Taking a moment to reflect on what has changed and where our growth has been was refreshing. Things have changed a lot between year one and year two, and here we are, another year wiser. Here are the three […]
My first month, my first time
After only being at Grow for one month, I feel like I am already a true part of the team. When coming to the realisation that it was time to put the pocket protector away and leave the calculator for weekends, I knew I was very keen to find a new career path. Being a […]
The End?
Conclusion This is part 6 of a 6 part series At the start of this project, the idea was to offer you, as a Partner in a firm, an understanding around how to attract the best people for your business. We ascertained that people are crucial to the on-going success of your business and therefore, […]
Searching. Always.
This is part 5 of a 6 part series We have established that people are your greatest asset in a professional services firm. You are selling the capabilities of your staff and therefore you must ensure that you have the best people surrounding you. 365 Day recruitment is the idea that you are constantly searching […]
Culture? What culture?
This is part 3 of a 6 part series Vision, Values and Accepted Actions The culture of your firm is defined by the vision, values, and accepted actions. The synergy between these three elements will identify the type of people who will thrive in your practice. Having clarity around your vision will help you steer […]
Where are the gaps in your team
Gap Analysis in Conjunction with your Goals This is part 2 in a 6 part series Where are you going? Before you set out to find the right people to build your practice, you need to know where you’re going. This needs to be articulated clearly when you’re meeting prospective employees. People buy into […]
Building A People Strategy
This is part 1 of a 6 part series. Introduction Accounting and Legal firms have traditionally found it difficult to attract the right talent, at the right time. These industries, especially accounting, are undergoing a significant amount of change at present and the importance of having the right people on board has never been greater. […]
Thank You!
There was a campaign promoted by one of the Big 4 a few weeks ago that was calling people to publicly thank those who assisted them, and they were grateful for. Having spent a few hours on planes over the last couple of weeks, this offered time to ponder the meaning of life and identify […]
One Year In…
Gary and I celebrated our one-year anniversary earlier this week. It’s been a mammoth effort and we’ve learnt a lot along the way! For all of those looking to start up on their own, or looking at improving efficacies within their practice, this is what we’ve learnt in this time. 1. Have clear job descriptions […]
