Why Partnerships Work — and Why They Fail

This article focuses on How to Choose, Assess, and Fix Business Partnerships Before They Break You.  The Promise of Partnerships Business is tough to do alone. Partnerships can accelerate growth by pooling resources, splitting risks, and combining strengths. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built Apple in a garage because one had vision and the otherContinueContinue reading “Why Partnerships Work — and Why They Fail”

🔥 Engagement Is the Spark. Productivity Is the Engine. Profitability Is the Outcome.

We all talk about results. We crave performance metrics, output numbers, and quarterly growth charts. But before any of that happens — before revenue climbs or KPIs soar — something less visible must be in place: Employee engagement. It’s not a buzzword. It’s the difference between a team that merely shows up and one that shows out. 🚩ContinueContinue reading “🔥 Engagement Is the Spark. Productivity Is the Engine. Profitability Is the Outcome.”

Your Story Won’t Tell Itself

Every great leader has a story worth telling — but not everyone gets around to writing it. Discover why your legacy matters and how Beryl Consults supports business icons across the globe in turning their life’s work into a published legacy book.

The Art of the Email: What Your Job Application Says About You

There is an Email Application Crisis and you may already be affected. Recently, I posted an advert for a Facilities Manager and directed applicants to send their CVs to our email. What followed was a series of emails that left me both puzzled and concerned. Many applicants sent emails with just a subject line andContinueContinue reading “The Art of the Email: What Your Job Application Says About You”

GOAL SETTING & STRATEGIC REPOSITIONING FOR 2024

Welcome to the last day of this phenomenal year.  Yesterday, 30/12/23, we had a virtual  & practical session on GOAL SETTING & STRATEGIC REPOSITIONING FOR 2024.  Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward a goal. Have you started setting your goals for 2024? We tookContinueContinue reading “GOAL SETTING & STRATEGIC REPOSITIONING FOR 2024”

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!”

Find your success rhythm

‘Daddy they finished the food’, I cried😭😭😭 A funny video made the rounds on social media featuring 3 friends eating hot noodles. One guy had only taken one scoop but sadly found the pot empty when he tried taking a second scoop. My Dad saw the clip and told me how I suffered the sameContinueContinue reading “Find your success rhythm”