Organizational success results from the “best” combination of the four management components. The list consists of scope (the definition of the product), schedule (the timeline of production), cost (the sum of the allocated resources), and quality (compliance with the desired product characteristics). The idea is to provide the ideal end product for the target...
READ MOREWhat are the most important steps a leader must take when facing a challenge
Whether in a small, large, complex, or military organization, challenges will arise at all levels. You will have to face these challenges head-on, so what will you do? There are many books, lectures, and informative videos that give insight into what leaders must do in troubling times. However, I will not regurgitate them all....
READ MOREEmotional intelligence: A key to effective leadership
Great news! You’ve just received word that you’ve been chosen for a leadership position within your firm. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve this promotion. Now is your opportunity to demonstrate that you can significantly contribute to the company in a leadership role. However, as your initial euphoria begins to wane, you begin to...
READ MOREDeveloping student leadership and amplifying your voice
Recognise, trust and support young leaders and they will astound you every day. At my school, our Student Body President leads a team of approx. 70 students. In only a few short years, our student leadership program has become sustainable, high quality and influential across our region. This article, hopefully, provides provocation and advice...
READ MORELeading for digital transformation: The art of uncovering beauty and loving broken things
You have to be in love to lead for digital transformation. I am not referring to the fairytale, “love is blind” kind of love. But you need to be the lucid kind of in love. The kind that sees the beauty in the other person but is also starkly aware of their brokenness but...
READ MOREWhat working internationally has taught me about management
Have you ever had a moment where you felt like a fish out of water? For example, I had landed no more than 24 hours prior at London’s Heathrow airport and arrived in Canary Wharf to start a new job in London. I’d worked with international clients before and thought I was prepared for...
READ MOREThe emergence of the ‘pandemic leader’
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the government-mandated lockdown tactics, has undoubtedly been one of the most significant events of the twenty-first century. During the period of the hard lockdown, only individuals working in “essential services” were permitted to leave their homes for work purposes, while other businesses remained closed. On the other hand,...
READ MOREFive strategies for leading when you aren’t in charge
During this time of uncertainty, we need leadership now more than ever. Our world is looking for leaders with vision. Someone who has the capability to not only have vision but be able to turn that vision into reality. You may be saying to yourself, this sounds great but I’m not in a position...
READ MOREGreat leaders learn to speak last
As far back as we can remember, we’ve been told to listen. In any organization with a top-down hierarchy, listening is paramount. However, as we move up the ladder, we tend to start talking more and listening less. You have to lead, you have to manage, you have to train, and you have to...
READ MOREThe importance of an apex mentor
A mentor is a person who is a leader. It often refers to an individual who displays good leadership qualities, which others want to emulate. Also, a mentor is a person who is responsible and who teaches or trains fellow peers on specific topics, attributes or life experiences. Therefore, an apex mentor refers to...
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