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Strengths = Will to success, expand and build an even stronger team in 2025
Weaknesses = I am impatient, I am the lead but often jump in and will start the job because the team is taking to long.
Opportunities = To build the team and cross the branch trust barrier in the group
Threats = My age! Scared someone is going to have to replace me earlier than I think.Strengths = We are staying on top of modern trends and adjusting our program. We have fantastic reporting back models and we have offerings well positioned for our markets. We are seen as experts in our field.
Weaknesses = Marketing and surveys are our weak points. Our processes take long to complete a project, however, faster opportunities will follow with more automation.
Opportunities = Upskilling internal licensing staff who are keen to breach the analytics market and joining our team. Improving our marketing and survey skills. Breaching the software vs hardware teams, which will happen in 2025.
Threats = Other teams challenging us within the group. The lack of skilled resources in the field.
In South Africa we have a lot of different languages and dialects. English is not always everyone’s home language. Being Afrikaans myself, I used to use the wrong phrases, which misled my message. Your tone of voice can also influence your message, as well as body language. I worked on these issues and my messages are now clear and concise.
Listen first, don’t ever make assumptions, stay on top of news events that can affect your customers, your profession and company, stay in touch with your teams well being, encourage your team more, don’t micro manage your team, give them space to think and be creative, have someone you can confide in which will not affect your professional life.
The acquisition manager must ensure the correct products are procured, where needed and will be utilized and is useful by ensuring all purchases are authorized by the key approval process
The team is minimalistic with individuals contributing to several roles at present, sales staff are more important to the organization
Mobile savings must be defined as mobile devices (such as cell phones) are not provided by the company.
