McCormick and His Company Willoughby M. McCormick is not a name that many instantly recognise. It is not a name that is easily identified with any revolutionary trend in the world of business. However, it should. Because for one thing, the company McCormick started sometime in September 1889 is still...
This week, I observed something interesting that inspired this article. My television was turned on as I was working and as I took a few minutes break, I got lost in an old Olympic race that was showing. It was a 200m hurdle race. The runners were required to...
“The biggest concern for any organization should be when their most passionate people become quiet. Never push loyal employees to the point where they no longer care”! I am a loyal fan/follower of Brigette Hyacinth, who is a bestselling Author, and an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Management, HR, Digital...
“When you see your neighbour’s beard on fire, fetch water for yours.” – Akan proverb “Open your eyes and look within: Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” These words of Bob Marley taken from his ‘Exodus’ song not only stirs self-reflection, but are actually a rousing call to...
If you don’t commit to winning something, you’ll only be seen doing nothing. Today you are born, The next day you are gone. It’s good to know this. Because when you do, you shall learn to appreciate every bit of life. Life’s good. Yeah I know, LG. No matter how...
Last week when I wrote about my failure to explain to my 5 year old daughter what ‘Pie R Square’ means and I have been dodging her since then, her mother drew her attention to the article and my daughter couldn’t help laughing. Herh, Makafui, ‘what do you mean’?...
“If the powers that be in the NPP knew they were going to liberally distribute  65 free seats among their acquaintances, political favorites, family members and townsfolk as if they were serving champagne  among friends at a local bar, why would they encourage filling of nominations and campaign activity...
The number of nations that committed to the Maya Declaration and the G-20 Financial Inclusion Action Plan, as well as strategies and targets set by individual governments, attest to the renewed interest in promoting financial inclusion in recent years. The Centre for Financial Inclusion at Accion (CFI) defines full financial...
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud”. Sophocles Last week, I looked at the resurgence of digital frauds which is emanating from the increased use of digital banking by customers. It is always a fact that not every customer can take advantage of this opportunity of contactless banking. This is...
positioning your business for post COVID-19 “Every business that serves the needs of its customers deserve growth and profitability - and as much as profitability is a necessity, they must strategically position themselves for it. They must tailor their services to fit the target market; they must be recognisable...