Enabling Thriving Business Blog
Welcome
Business owners are constantly balancing the demands of today with the need to prepare for tomorrow. In a world of relentless change it frequently feels like they’re just managing to keep the lights on.
These articles provide practical frameworks, actionable insights and perspectives to help you bridge the gap between day to day operations and a thriving business. I explore topics ranging from adaptive strategy and effective execution to fostering true teamwork and building a resilient business that thrives on change.
I invite you to explore the ideas that resonate with you and apply them to your own business.
- Mastering the Two Games Your SME Must Play to Thrive
by Damien Mulligan on November 18, 2025 at 3:25 pmGetting Beyond Firefighting. Innovation stalls when leaders fear vulnerability. Learn the top strategic planning tips for small businesses to unlock creativity and drive customer retention strategies for SMEs.
- SMEs Need More Than Just Survival Tactics in a VUCA World
by Damien Mulligan on November 5, 2025 at 9:55 amDiscover how SMEs can stop just surviving and truly thrive in a VUCA world. Learn practical strategies for strategic execution, building agility, fostering a learning culture, and overcoming the strategy-execution gap. Download our whitepaper to unlock your potential.
- From Discomfort to Disruption
by Damien Mulligan on October 22, 2025 at 9:55 amUnleashing Innovation by Embracing Vulnerability. Why Psychological Safety is the oxygen for creativity and how to lead with openness to drive disruption in your SME.
- A Practical, Sustainable Approach to Countering the Challenges Facing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
by Damien Mulligan on July 29, 2025 at 8:43 amSMEs face a storm of challenges. Discover a practical framework to move beyond firefighting by aligning your talent with your strategy, enabling your team to thrive.
- Sparking Solutions in your Business
by Damien Mulligan on July 11, 2025 at 8:55 amUnlock your team's potential with Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats. Learn a practical, structured approach to brainstorming and strategic thinking that fosters collaborative innovation in your business.
- Getting from Daily Grind to Future Resilience
by Damien Mulligan on July 2, 2025 at 8:59 amCultivate foresight and adaptability. Discover how the Three Horizons framework sets strategy, while de Bono's Six Thinking Hats empowers your team for collaborative innovation and future resilience.