The Optimist
At Optimo, we like to think of ourselves as pragmatic optimists. We believe that, with the right strategy and systems in place, change-making organisations can succeed beyond all expectation.
So, whether you choose to work with us or not, the business and operational tips we share on this blog are intended to propel your mission forward and help your organisation achieve positive impact.
Why business change means changing people…
...and how to do that. As the adage goes, “the only constant is change”. We’ve seen massive global changes happen over the past 18 months. With that, your customer’s needs are likely to have...
5 tips to achieve a more environmentally friendly lifestyle
OK, so this is a guest blog written by Kevin Jeeps for my friend Danielle. We met through a local networking group, In Business, that, because of the current pandemic, is holding its meetings...
Customer insights
On my mission to make an impact in the world of sustainability, I spent a lot of time in 2020 talking to owners of small, environmental-focused businesses, to dive deeper into their passions and...
Flexible Futures!
There's been a lot of talk about the 'new normal' or the 'next normal' over the year, and what that's going to look like. I even created a free resource earlier in the year based around this...
First birthday!
My business has survived its first year! I originally set up my company as a vehicle to operate as a contractor project manager in October 2019, which is what I did for the first five months of my...
How I’m going to change the world!…
…..(One project at a time) So, we have a responsibility to look after our planet and everything that lives on it.I’ll assume you’ve been living under a rock if you don’t already know this 😉...
Get the SWOT Team in….
When was the last time you carried out a SWOT analysis in your business? What is SWOT analysis? It identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is such a powerful tool which can...
Tips for effective communication during times of change
Effective internal communications and engagement is one of the most important elements of any business culture – even more so when undergoing any kind of change or improvement. With lots of...
Doing business for good
There's so much to do when you start your own company and so many 'foundations that need to be laid down', as I describe it. One of the first things you have to do is to try and articulate what you...