Should leaders lead, from the front or the rear?
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Should leaders lead, from the front or the rear? Before we answer, we have to remember that no situation is absolute. Situations are...
- Mar 29
- 2 min
All sport is a simulation of hunting
Humans are social animals who band together in cohesive groups called tribes or communities. To survive as Hunter-Gatherers we humans...
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- Mar 18
- 3 min
Merely Chasing & Catching are insufficient for success.
There exists an overabundance of individuals and organisations that coach and offer advise on 'how to?' on everything. Some of the most...
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- Mar 1
- 4 min
Getting Committees to perform
Committees like all tools are powerful. If wielded properly committees can be useful and highly effective. Why are committees necessary?...
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- Feb 27
- 2 min
Two types of Mentors
The working of all organisations can be broken into two categories. First, the general working which is 90% of the working and aspects...
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- Jan 22
- 3 min
The Upward Delegation Trap
Work never ends, especially if you are looking for it. There is always something new to be planned, and executed, or something that needs...
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- Jan 14
- 2 min
Incredible power of ‘follow-up’
If one is open-minded and curious enough, learning can come from anywhere. It can come from above meaning those who are more experienced...
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- Nov 30, 2023
- 3 min
Blending Styles, of the Individual with the Organisation.
Guru Wonder - 4S management series "If you want to go fast, go alone. if you want to go far, go together." ~African Proverb In building...
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- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
Essential 4S for management success
I believe in the inherent goodness and sincerity of people. They generally want to do good and achieve. People want to realise the best...
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- Nov 6, 2023
- 3 min
Lessons from the best doorman
In progressive communities, leaders recognise and award ordinary people for extraordinary contributions. One such award was for the...
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- Sep 20, 2023
- 2 min
Without authority its difficult to fulfil responsibilities
Ever so often, we discover that people are entrusted with a responsibility but lack the authority to get things done. On the other hand,...
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- Jul 17, 2023
- 2 min
Nowadays, faking sincerity has become the key to success.
A friend remarked, "Sincerity is the key to success, nowadays if you can fake that, you've got it made." An increasing number of people...
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- Jun 30, 2023
- 3 min
Use annual appraisals to motivate and promote a meritocracy
What is the difference between men and boys? The cost of their toys. If one is observant and sensitive, learning can come from...
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- Jun 26, 2023
- 2 min
Annual appraisals can cause lots of demotivation
The measure of good management is to constantly increase productivity and quality whilst reducing the amount of discord and unhappiness...
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- Jun 17, 2023
- 1 min
What is not audited, is not done.
Long running successful organisations and even families that become great are, to put it simply 'well organised'. One of the most...
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- Apr 29, 2023
- 2 min
To be Somebody and yet a Nobody
A sure sign of megalomania and approaching insanity is to believe that one's work is so important that the world will stop functioning...
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- Apr 24, 2023
- 3 min
Lessons from making 'Stone Soup'
The rains were late and the land was parched. The people in the village were struggling to make ends meet. Afraid that their families...
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- Apr 4, 2023
- 2 min
Naughty is good
One crucial factor that usually differentiates successful people from unsuccessful people is their energy levels. Low energy is a trait...
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- Apr 3, 2023
- 1 min
Convert vandals and trouble makers into stars
Engaging with troublesome youth - The Vin Diesel example Mark Sinclair (b 1967) popularly known as Vin Diesel, is an American producer,...
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- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
Reading enhances leadership
Leadership is forged by learning, practice and opportunity. Reading plays a great role in learning. It widens and deepens perspective...
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