One office ritual that I have incorporated into my work life is having regular coffee time with Ian, my Managing Director. In fact, he initiated it several years ago. I wasn’t always a fan of it at the beginning, because like everyone in business, there is always “so much to do” and “not enough time” (sound familiar?).

Looking back though, over the past few years we have made excellent progress at irwinSolutions (with some blood, sweat and tears shed along the way!) I cannot scientifically prove that “having coffee” will grow a business, but based on personal experience, taking time out of your normal routine to chat, share and brainstorm ideas, working on solutions together, does make a vital difference. Can this be done inside the office? Well… with constant phone-calls, incoming emails and other daily business distractions, it can be a bit difficult.

And looking beyond opportunities for “business” growth, making time to chat with someone does wonders for the relationship!

Have a good day!

Doug