FAQ's for  General Questions

When a client wishes to meet for the first time, what could a ‘typical’ first meeting consist of?

Why may an organization require the integrated services of Business en Motion?

Does Business en Motion provide strict contractual guidelines that I must adhere to and fit within?

How long would it take for my company to evolve from mid-big?

Does your business ‘do training’?

How many people operate Business en Motion?

Who does Business en Motion generally build a relationship with in an organization?

What 'change' situations does Business en Motion currently assist with?


When a client wishes to meet for the first time, what could a ‘typical’ first meeting consist of?

Loads of listening, lots of questions, and an attempt to understand the leader's priorities and mindset. A feeling of 'connection' is important to Business en Motion.


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Why may an organization require the integrated services of Business en Motion?

There are many reasons why businesses would call on Business en Motion.

• A structured approach, or an evolved structure, may be required
• An external perspective, to balance that from within the organization, offering a non-biased opinion
• Insights into alternative methods an organization may not yet have thought of
• Guidance to ‘get the ball rolling’ offering the ‘how’ to commence action; an element of hesitancy can be overcome this way
• To provide ways to ensure the enormity of the task is designed into achievable phases; enormity can at times confuse and deter
• To maintain the pace and focus on a project, without being distracted by the day to day operation
• To be simply another ‘enabler’ alongside; leaders can feel a little isolated with the need for a sounding board or confidante
• To add a multicultural ‘test’ element, ensuring equity and reach to all parties



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Does Business en Motion provide strict contractual guidelines that I must adhere to and fit within?

Whilst recognizing individuality of leaders, organizations and business, Business en Motion prides itself on flexibility. Any business relationship or agreement would be driven by the organisation’s need. Typically, two or three flexible choices may be chosen from.


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How long would it take for my company to evolve from mid-big?

An organisation and its people will reflect the consistency of leadership. Pace of evolution is in the hands of those who steer and guide it. Influence will come from consistency of message, actions and leadership style and transparency of communication


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Does your business ‘do training’?

Business en Motion views the word training as having reactive and short-term focus. Strategic L&D interventions result in sustainable change. Choose learning initiatives which facilitates a shared responsibility for the learning. Strategically-placed initiatives


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How many people operate Business en Motion?

Business en Motion is operated by Debbie Nicol, its founder, along with a team of on-call specialists, bringing further depth when required.


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Who does Business en Motion generally build a relationship with in an organization?

Business en Motion recognizes the influence that all people have in an organization. The positive impact of a leader is considered vital to an organisation’s success, and as such is generally the first mind and connection to be explored. Different organizations place leadership in different areas of the organization, and as such, Business en Motion may initially connect in any of the following environments:

• CEO / Chairman Office
• Steering Committees
• Strategic Planning Departments
• Executive Offices
• Strategic Corporate Academies
• Change Project Offices
• Strategic HR Units
• Curriculum Design Teams



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What 'change' situations does Business en Motion currently assist with?

Most change means that people within the organization must work differently. We find this with: • Changes to Leadership • Changes to Product Portfolios • Process Change • Restructuring • Introduction of new IT capabilities • Growth Strategies • New Cultures from Merger and Acquisitions


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