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11/02/2026

Operational efficiency shouldn’t feel like pressure.

If “doing more with less” is leaving your team exhausted, something’s off.

The real goal? Make work feel lighter, clearer, easier to move through — not heavier.

In this carousel we share a few practical ways to improve efficiency without burning people out.

👉 Swipe through for the key ideas

And tell us — what’s one small change that’s made work feel smoother in your world?

11/02/2026

We’re proud to sponsor Riley as he competes in the Surrey Schoolboys Trials Championships 🏍️💚

Over the past six months he’s competed in two championships and achieved 🥇 1st place and 🥉 3rd place.

Trials riding is all about focus, balance and control — navigating challenging outdoor obstacles with skill and determination.

It’s been fantastic to see his hard work pay off (and to know he’s enjoying every minute!).

Well done Riley — we’re proud to be part of your journey 👏

30/09/2025

🎙 highlight from The Company Doctor Podcast, Episode 90
Innovation isn’t just about technology — it’s about culture.

As Ben Ramsdale said in this episode:

“If you want to change and foster innovation, you need to build a culture where people are safe to try things and fail. If they don’t feel safe, they won’t stretch themselves, and they won’t innovate.”

Hosted by Gary Gamp, this future-focused conversation with Ben and Martin Cross dives into:

- Why culture often wins over strategy
- The reality of scaling when the world won’t sit still
- Why the 3-year plan isn’t dead, but it’s not guaranteed
- How tech enables transformation — but ROI > hype

We help businesses turn these ideas into action — aligning leaders, optimising operations, and accelerating transformation that lasts.

🎧 Listen now: How to scale a business when the world keeps changing → https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nrGn60

30/09/2025

🎙️ It’s Podcast Day!
And this quote has been living rent-free in our heads:

“If you want to change and foster innovation, you need to build a culture where people are safe to try things and fail. If they don’t feel safe, they won’t stretch themselves, and they won’t innovate.”

- Ben Ramsdale, VP of Commercial and Legal, Connect

Taken from Episode 90 of The Company Doctor Podcast, this conversation goes deep into what it really takes to scale when the world just keeps changing.

Gary Gamp is joined by Ben Ramsdale and Martin Cross, the duo driving Connect’s digital transformation, for a candid take on the realities of change.

💬 Is the 3-year plan dead?
💡 Can failure fuel competitive advantage?
⚡ What really drives progress – culture or strategy?

🎧 Tune in here →https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nry610

Because real transformation doesn’t happen in silence, it starts when people feel safe enough to stretch, speak up, and try something new.

18/09/2025

Some teams just work, they click, and they know when to challenge and when to support. They know how to get results – fast.

But in most businesses, those teams are temporary. They take time to build and then the project ends and people move on. All that rhythm and understanding disappears.

We’ve launched Consulting Practice to challenge that cycle. We’re building a different kind of team to help clients move faster and think more clearly, on everything from business transformation to optimisation.

Want to see how it works? click the link below

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0n92XD0

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Discover smart/tasking’s new Consulting Practice agile, expert teams helping clients unlock growth, clarity, and progress at pace.

07/07/2025

Meet Alex Stevanovic – the latest Client Partner to join the smart/tasking crew!

Nicknamed The Challenger, Alex blends strategic precision with real-world results – and brings experience from some of the biggest names in banking, telecoms and retail.
Oh, and he’s also trained in Michelin-star kitchens… because why not?

Welcome to the team, Alex – we can’t wait to see what you cook up with us (strategy-wise, of course). 👏

04/07/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July!
To all our American clients, partners and friends we wish you a fantastic day of celebration.

Here’s to independence, opportunity, and the great work we continue to do together.

30/06/2025

48 hours to go!
If business growth is on your agenda but things feel stuck… you’re not alone.

This Tuesday, join us for a punchy 45-minute session where we’ll explore:
- What’s really blocking your business
- The most common acceleration mistakes
- And how to fix them — fast.

It’s practical, honest, and designed to help you move forward with clarity.

📅 2nd July
🕒 2:00–2:45PM BST
📍 Microsoft Teams

You still have time to secure your spot here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0llSwG0

25/06/2025

We asked our community:
What’s REALLY slowing your business down?

The top answer?
📉 Manual reporting (57%!)

Slow decisions and siloed teams came next... but a lack of time or resources? Not the issue.

The real problem is how we work—not how long we work.

👀 Curious how to unblock your business?
🎯 Join us on 2 July at 2PM for our next webinar.

Sign up here → https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ldCqz0

18/06/2025

“Simplicity is the new strategy.”
We couldn't agree more.

This Forbes article nails a point we see time and again in our work with clients:

Complexity slows everything down.

It muddies decision-making, it confuses teams, and it makes growth harder than it needs to be.

When we talk about business acceleration, we’re not talking about speed for speed’s sake.
We’re talking about clarity, focus, and removing friction, so the things that should be moving forward... do.

You can read the full article here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l2t6g0

In our upcoming webinar, we’ll explore this idea further:
What’s really blocking your business growth?
(Hint: it’s probably not what you think.)

Join us as we explore all things business acceleration.

sign up here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l2x0l0

Tuesday 2nd July | 2:00–2:45 PM BST | Online

When applied with discipline and foresight, simplicity has the potential to accelerate performance, improve alignment and unlock sustainable growth.

17/06/2025

Your team’s brilliance isn’t hiding — it’s waiting for the right conditions to shine. ✨

In our new blog, we explore 4 ways to help teams accelerate without piling on the pressure.

💡 Ditch the friction
🤝 Build trust and autonomy
📊 Use tech wisely
🎯 Prioritise learning and development

Plus, a look at how we helped a global firm unify leadership behaviours to fast-track transformation.

📖 Read now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l2sNw0

The pressure to excel, accelerate and adapt is ever-present. Yet amidst the drive for speed and efficiency, we think it’s important to consider that the key to sustainable acceleration lies in removing the obstacles that hinder brilliance rather than simply pushing teams harder. We've spent a long...

13/06/2025

🌈 It’s Pride Month 2025 – and we’re proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community.

At Smart/tasking, we know that when people feel safe and valued, they do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to fostering inclusive, human-first workplaces where everyone can thrive.

This month, we celebrate love, identity, and the power of being real at work and in life. Because when we show up as our full selves, we make space for others to do the same.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Let’s keep learning, listening, and lifting each other up.