Co-host David takes a turn in the guest seat as Rob interviews him about his recent MBA research on productivity in New Zealand's SMB sector. David's work, which has received attention from the National Business Review, dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs when it comes to enhancing productivity. David shares key findings from his research, highlighting the importance of strengthening leadership and management capabilities to drive productivity improvements. He outlines the three-step implementation approach he created and businesses can adopt, focusing on establishing solid leadership foundations, understanding critical metrics, and applying a tailored productivity framework. The conversation covers the role of innovation, the power of collaboration, and how these factors can lead to significant economic benefits if widely implemented. Rob and David provide practical advice for SMB owners on measuring key business metrics, building effective business plans, and the value of networking—even for those with limited time. This episode is a must-listen for SMB owners and anyone interested in boosting productivity within New Zealand's economy. ---------------------- Connect with Rob and David on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠Rob Bull⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Altena⁠⁠⁠
Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Plexus Consulting⁠⁠⁠ and the mission Rob is on to make NZ the best place in the world to do business Download David's NBR-featured report "Boosting Productivity in New Zealand SMEs" by joining the mailing list on the ⁠⁠⁠Altena Solutions⁠⁠⁠ website and start your journey to a more productive business today