Project Syndicate: “What some decry as protectionism and mercantilism,” you wrote last month, “is really a rebalancing toward addressing important national issues.” As you explain in your 2017 book, Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy, “The blind promotion of unbridled globalisation was never good economics.”...
I remember vividly before COVID-19 hit our shores: we were all minding our business until COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency. As we move around and make plans to end the year by God’s grace – let's be aware of the most recent disease outbreaks as the festive...
As the year 2023 is gradually coming to an end, one of the mistakes I won’t carry forward into 2024 is to ask my wife after giving her money: “will this be enough?”. Hehehehe! There are some questions you shouldn’t be asking your woman and one of them is...
…the pathway for building organization’s resiliency and sustainability When objectives become a purpose, a powerful story is established. That is to say that a story will drive the organization’s mission and allow it to create an actionable plan. In a trajectory of growth, small changes can be the starting point...
Ever wonder why some of your very knowledgeable staff members find it difficult to speak up or participate in meetings, while others constantly want to take center stage? The four temperaments—the Sanguine, the Choleric, the Melancholic, and the Phlegmatic—that were first described by the Greek physician Hippocrates were examined in...
The Russian Energy Week International Forum is a key global platform for discussing current trends in the development of modern energy sector. This event is traditionally held at the highest level, featuring the participation of leaders from the largest companies in the energy industry. In 2023, the forum attracted...
Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every...
A productive workplace is essential to the success of any firm. It encourages team members to work together, be creative and feel like they belong. Fostering a healthy work environment is essential to raising employee morale and job satisfaction, which in turn increases output and effectiveness. Our temperament is a...
By Dr Etse Sikanku Now that the dust has settled or is settling on the fallout from Dr Bawumia’s major presidential candidacy speech on February 7, it presents a good time to do some reflection. A lot has been said or written in the aftermath of the speech, but time...
By Edna OBIRI As we bask in the unexpected warmth of recent weeks, it’s crucial to recognize that our weather patterns are sending a powerful message about the state of our planet. The unseasonably warm conditions we are experiencing are no mere glitch in the meteorological system but a stark...