"You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you." - Maxwell Maltz
****This article was first published in 2014 and still VERY relevant***
Today’s topic is about how employees can cope with the consequences of making mistakes and learning lessons from them and moving on. It is about “rolling with the punches”.
The Meaning...
The former president of Ghana and the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama, recently announced his intention to run a 24-hour economy if elected president. This proposal has generated a lot of economic and political discourse on electronic and print media in Ghana...
“Self-reflection is the school of wisdom”…..Baltasar Gracian
“Ambitious New Year’s resolutions often end in disappointment. So instead of setting unrealistic goals in 2022, business leaders should consider making smaller, simpler changes—and they just might see better results”, says Harvard Business School Professor Hirotaka Takeuchi.
Even before changes can be made, I...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) ended its parliamentary primaries last weekend, selecting candidates to represent the party in this year’s forthcoming December general elections.
The campaigning, election processes and results of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27 have brought to bear the citizenry’s perceptions on...
By Philip Gebu
The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and...
By Francis OWUSU-ACHAMPONG, FCIB
The last article on this subject emphasised the primacy of capital and liquidity in determining how far a bank could go in its objective of expanding credits, branch network expansion, increasing fixed assets acquisition or generally pursuing any strategic initiatives towards incremental profits.
It was noted, per...
By Sheldon AMBAAH
Which phase are you in on your project? What is the status of your stakeholder engagement on your project?
Within the ever-evolving terrain of project management, stakeholders play a central role in shaping the trajectory and outcomes of initiatives. Whether it's a government-driven development project, a public sector...
Dear readers, we are all aware of the great strides that the banking industry is making to create convenience and great customer service to customers. However, there is one segment of society who are facing some challenges with the current banking practices.
You can take today’s article with a pinch...
“My own experience is, use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.” Colin...