Leadership and strategic planning

Companies have strong prospects ahead if they take steps now to become smarter, greener and more successful. Two-thirds of companies are optimistic about increasing their revenues in 2010. The buoyant mood spans continents, with the US, Australia, China and the Netherlands all feeling around the same level of optimism, according to the Regus Business Tracker Study.

An effective follower is both a critical and independent thinker. Characterized by mindfulness and a willingness to act, effective followers are capable of self-management. They are willing to accept responsibility, serve the needs of the organization, challenge authority, participate in change, and even leave the organization when necessary.

Are you so busy you can't get to the strategic part of your job? Have a malfunctioning team? Use these leadership tips to get past the rough spots and develop even more effective leadership skills so you'll be ready for new challenges.

As we come out of the current recession brought about by the excesses in the US and European financial systems, industry observers are touting the rise of a new normal, one that demands greater accountability, openness and visibility. David Wee, CEO and founder of DW Associates, lists what he believes are characteristics of the new normal and how to survive the change.

"In 2010 - the new normal", David Wee lays out a new economic world order requiring business leaders and entrepreneurs to change tactics re-aligning previously set agendas and strategies within the boundaries of a new paradigm. To help you get over the shock read this prologue to the new normal.