We live in interesting and challenging times for businesses and the only certainty that we appear to have is that things are constantly changing. If it is not enough that the UK business environment is a competitive one, there is also the evergrowing influence of the international stage, from the impact of morgages in the USA on the willingness of banks to provide business loans to the flexing muscle and rapid maturity of the Asian economies that are looking beyond simple manufacturing at which they currently excel. Add to that the constant advances in technology and communication affecting how you contact your clients or they find you.

Successful businesses are therefore those that can adapt with the changes and grasp the new opportunities that come their way; the ability of a company to adapt is dependent on the people within.

In times of flux and uncertaintly however, the natural reaction for many is to batten down the hatches and stick to what they know. In fact we often encounter a resistance to the changes that are required.
The three factos that can significantly improve your teams success are therefore:

• development and support of staff to enable them to deal with change positively
• promoting good leadership by team leaders and managers
• effective communication both within the company and externally to clients and other businesses

Whilst this might occur fortuitiously or by instinct in some organisations, many would recognise that they could develop one or more of these aspects further and of course we have all encountered situations where there are serious issues to be addressed.

Fortunately, one of they first steps towards achieving aimprovements in either the team, leadership or communication is consciously considering them and identifying strengths to be encouraged and weaknesses to be addressed. Furthermore, external expert help is always available.

For more information on the factor most relevant to you, read the appropriate article on either Personal Development, Leadership or Effective Communication.

In the current everchanging business environment, your company's people are the most important aspect. The three factors that can improve your team's success are therefore Development oand support of individuals, promoting good leadership and having effective communication skills both within and external tot he company. Further articles elaborate the three themes.

Consider situations within your past working and business experience where. Do you remember a situation where one individual within a team made all the difference, either as a hindrance or as a driving force? Do you remember an excellent leader who motivated his teams? When did your business last miss an opportunity due to poor communication?

For more information on the factor most applicable to your situation, read the relevant article on either Personal Development, Leadership or Effective Communication.