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In today’s fast-paced world, leaders who stop learning or resist new knowledge and technologies are no longer fit to lead. Organisations can’t afford the risk of investing in individuals who aren’t prepared for the challenges of leadership. While the success rate of leadership development may be low, it’s crucial not to surrender to chance. Identifying

Silence in the workplace might seem like the path of least resistance, but it comes with a hidden cost that can cripple your organization’s potential. Research shows that when employees keep quiet about issues—whether it’s performing meaningless tasks, accepting unfair practices, or staying silent to maintain relationships—they pay a high psychological price. This leads to

Leadership is like beauty, hard to define but easy to notice. Although I believe leadership has to do with one personal traits, I also believe that leadership can be taught and learned the easy way through mentorship, experience, patience, collaboration and reading or the hard way through financial crisis, economic crisis or simply by the

To avoid misconception, it would be great to start with the definition of entrepreneurship. According to social and business experts, entrepreneurship can be defined as follow: •        The act of Introducing new products, services or processes that create economic change and disrupt existing markets (Joseph Schumpeter). •        Risk taking and innovation it is mainly about

As entrepreneurs, we often face challenges during our first hiring process. We all seek supportive, dedicated, responsible, and loyal employees. These traits are typically found in ambitious individuals, but can we afford and retain them? Your hiring philosophy should be: Personal Style Considerations Here’s a critical question: Can you delegate? Be honest. An entrepreneur who

Are you a decision maker? Despite what you might think, the simple answer is yes, you are a decision-maker. Decision-making is part of creative thinking, and according to a creativity test conducted by NASA, 98% of people are born creative, but only 2% remain creative by the age of 25. Creativity is therefore unlearned over

Creating a work environment where rules are inherently respected is crucial for maintaining harmony, efficiency, and integrity within any organisation. The goal is to cultivate an atmosphere where employees naturally adhere to regulations without the need for constant oversight, similar to how no one smokes in a church or eats in public during Ramadan. Here

Understanding the “War for Talent” The business landscape is evolving. Traditionally, companies competed by securing capital, developing products, and defending their market share. However, the source of competitiveness is now shifting towards human capital, which is increasingly recognised as an intangible asset of the enterprise. Human capital encompasses the processes that create, organise, and manage

Succession planning traditionally involves passing leadership roles to other employees or groups. In family-owned businesses, it typically means transferring ownership from parents to children. Regardless of the context, succession is a complex process requiring careful planning and management. The transition involves numerous stakeholders, including the incumbent leader, the successor, family members, and the organisation’s stakeholders.

From a distance, it often seems like everyone is enamored with leadership while feeling uncomfortable with followership. However, personality and psychological tests reveal a different story: nearly 80% of people may not be interested in developing leadership skills. Despite this, these individuals can still be exceptional, highly performing, and indispensable. They are a crucial source