Whilst only 1% of the population is a wicked psychopath, most of us, running small businesses sit on the spectrum somewhere. This 10 minute presentation looks at how can we harness the good traits of the psychopath for business growth.

1. Learning from the Psychopath
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge

2. . .
VVV
The Good Psychopaths
Charming
Action Orientated
Fearless
Focussed
Mentally Tough
Mindful
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge

3. . .
VVV
The Good Psychopaths
Charming
Action Orientated
Fearless
Focussed
Mentally Tough
Mindful
and ...
Ruthless
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge

4. . .
VVV
CEO
Lawyer
Media TV/Radio
Sales Person
Surgeon
Journalist
Police Officer
Clergy Person
Chef
Civil Servant
Care Assistant
Nurse
Therapist
Crafts person
Beautician/Stylist
Charity Worker
Teacher
Creative Artist
Doctor
Accountant
The Psychopath Spectrum
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge
Altruist
Psychopath

5. Defining Business Objectives
Action
Verb
Activity
Current
Position
Intended
Position
When
Reduce consumer complaints From 5% To 4%
by Dec
2016
Improve the average stock turn
From 6
weeks
To 5 weeks
by Dec
2016
Lower staff turnover From 25% To 22%
by Dec
2016
Increase average selling price From £15.32 To £16.99
by Dec
2016
Maintain
quarterly stockloss as a
percentage of sales
From 1.8% To 1.8%
by Dec
2016
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge

6. Learning from the Psychopath
Laura McHarrie @ The Hidden Edge