I’m project managing a real estate academy for a premium client. As part of the curriculum, the graduate interns were split into groups for a property valuation task, which had a deadline. One group missed the deadline because their team mate did not submit. They had done the task, their team lead was to collateContinueContinue reading “Teammate Troubles: What to do when your team mate drops the ball”
Category Archives: Professional Updates
Big Dream+ Bad Team= No Teamwork
What can organisations do without their teams? Are all teams good?You’ve probably seen the quote by John C. Maxwell- “Teamwork makes the dream work!’ BUT it doesn’t end there. “Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team.” It’s spot on! OnlyContinueContinue reading “Big Dream+ Bad Team= No Teamwork”
Workplace Professionalism & Communications Etiquette
What #etiquettes do you think every organisation should enforce? I just finished conducting a Lunch & Learn training on #Workplace #professionalism and #communication #etiquette with an oil and gas firm. Interestingly, the MD and all staff logged on, almost 100 persons. That’s the sign of an organization that wants to grow. I have not soughtContinueContinue reading “Workplace Professionalism & Communications Etiquette”
Adult education palava
Post-graduate studies is ‘adult education’ for some of us and it is not easy, especially when combined with a regular job and other ‘adult’ responsibilities. My MSc and PhD years were probably the most stressful part of my existence. The good news is that despite overwhelming challenges, I finished the program on schedule and firstContinueContinue reading “Adult education palava”
Help! My employees are leaving!
When good employees leave suddenly, it’s a nightmare for organizations especially #HR. The organization needs to respond quickly and effectively, but what can they do prevent it? Talent management is a COMMUNICATIONS function and organizations must invest in it for future growth. Employers can address the reasons why employees resign from their jobs in variousContinueContinue reading “Help! My employees are leaving!”
Resignation Letters
My dad helped me write my first resignation letter. Do you want to hear the back story? Then Read till the end. I will also share a template for resigning properly. 😏Why do people resign from jobs they once felt deeply grateful for? People resign from jobs for a variety of reasons, including: 1. BetterContinueContinue reading “Resignation Letters”
Spirituality & Workplaces
As we enjoy Easter & even Ramadan, a thought hit me, what is the place of spirituality in workplace and worklife? Is it necessary? Should it be included or excluded from corporate governance and workplaces? Do we need God at work? Without God , man is nothing. Spirituality can play a significant role in theContinueContinue reading “Spirituality & Workplaces”
Query Response Tactics
A colleague received over 5 queries in four years from his female HOD and he was found innocent in all cases. Yet those queries are in the organization’s records and it irks him. Sometimes the first response to a query can be a game changer. Read this and share if you work in an organizationContinueContinue reading “Query Response Tactics”
AI Tools for today’s SME’s
In today’s fast-paced business environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (#SMEs) are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the competition. One of the ways they can level the playing field is by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer engagement. AI can be your partner in progress,ContinueContinue reading “AI Tools for today’s SME’s”
Overcome Writers Block with Easy Steps
Writers block is normal & only a temporary phase Writer’s block is a phenomenon where a writer experiences a temporary inability to produce new work. It’s a condition where a #writer is unable to start or continue #writing despite having the desire or need to do so. #Writersblock can be caused by a variety ofContinueContinue reading “Overcome Writers Block with Easy Steps”
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