…Discussion to focus on managing an anxious workforce during and post COVID-19 The question of how to effectively manage an anxious workforce in the face of the novel coronavirus economic crisis will be the centre of discussion, as the 2020 Ghana's Most Respected CEOs Breakfast Series takes off today. The one-day...
Desensitisation, in this regard, is the phenomenon where the same people in our Ghanaian society that were very much concerned about the impact and threat of the novel coronavirus on our health and livelihood at large, have developed a much weaker emotional response to current COVID-19 issues. This is...
Ghana was called the Gold Coast prior to independence because of its rich deposits of gold and other minerals. Till date those rich natural resources deposits in gold, bauxite and other minerals are present and in 2019, the World Bank reported that gold was included in Ghana’s top three...
We need African resources for African transformation, and the fund is a significant step in that direction The African Union recently rolled out the Partnership to Accelerate Covid-19 Testing (PACT)) building on the lessons from past outbreaks and epidemics. In early 2014, when Ebola cases were first reported in the West...
Sometimes a little guiding does the magic… Who wouldn’t appreciate a roadmap to a treasure island filled with many pots of gold? Well, today I present you with a checklist easily used in crafting and building your personal brand; a must-have tool showing things to do to help position our brand...
                                                                                                                           With the worldwide demand for food estimated to double by the year 2050, the need to prioritise wellbeing of the farmer has become even more crucial. The Ghanaian farmer is a noble hard-worker, responsible for guarantying quality food supply to millions of households - but sadly, a crucial aspect of...
Past and present governments have channeled some resources into establishing community and school Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres. These ICT centres have been established purposely to enhance the learning of ICT in schools and communities. A typical ICT centre would have a set of computers and accessories with...
Business continuity has started to get exhilarating for many businesses resuming operations – especially reaching existing customers; and what is even more impossible is creating new business. Unfortunately, 90% of businesses may fail to make meaningful sales and returns in the first few months of a comeback. This means...
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted social and economic activities across the globe. Experts have argued that COVID-19 is not only a health crisis but also an economic crisis. As part of the financial ecosystem, the RCBs are also susceptible to negative effects of COVID-19. Given that RCBs are going concern...
Last week, we examined the need for continued assertiveness by bank staff despite the changing scenarios in banking under the new normal. Once again, I wish to emphasize the appreciation of readers to differentiate assertiveness from aggressiveness. When a person acts aggressively, they ignore the feelings of others and...