Greg Gunther & Joshna Daya, Founders & Directors | Your Business Momentum
Research shows that owners and leaders lose an average of 96 minutes a day to unproductive tasks, which amount to three weeks of lost time
per year. *
For growing and established businesses, that’s rarely about a lack of effort. It’s usually about the limits of systems that were built for a previous stage of growth and are now being stretched past their design.
Most leaders we work with do have processes in place. The opportunity in 2026 is to upgrade those systems so they deliver more consistency, better decisions, and repeatable success without relying on a handful of key people.
Here are five systems worth revisiting.
Many businesses don’t struggle with strategy, they struggle with turning strategy into consistent action. A strong leadership system turns priorities into clear plans, aligns teams, and ensures execution happens rhythmically, not reactively. Without this, even good strategy stalls.
What it looks like in practice:
Growth rarely happens by accident. You need a reliable set of steps - from lead generation to closing and follow-up - that your team can repeat. A documented process helps you diagnose where deals are stalling.
What it looks like in practice:
Revenue alone doesn’t tell the full story. You need systems that ensure visibility over cash flow, expenses, forecasting and financial decision-making.
What it looks like in practice:
In the service or product economy of Queensland, your reputation matters. A system that ensures customers receive consistent quality, delivered on time, with feedback loops builds trust and referrals.
What it looks like in practice:
Your team is your competitive advantage, but only if they know how you work and why. A system that governs recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development means you’re not re-inventing the wheel each time.
What it looks like in practice:
If you want a practical place to start, you can access a copy of the free resource, The System for Creating Systems, to help you design processes that your team can follow and your business can scale with. It’s a useful starting point if you’re exploring where your next gains in clarity and efficiency could come from. And if a conversation would help you explore that further, we’re always open to it.
