I have seen many definitions for the word purpose, there are two definitions which I feel capture the essence of purpose which are as follows ‘the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists’ and the other being ‘the motivation for your life—the reason...
…the story behind the Centre for Financial Literacy Education (CFLE Africa)
Sometimes the life lessons shared by people, especially the elderly, might be the perfect starting point of a positive life for another. And that is exactly what happened in the situation of Peter Kwadwo Asare Nyarko, co-founder of the Centre for...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses must do more than just chase profits and seek expansion on all fronts. The growing perception is that it is not enough to make money; businesses must also be socially responsible and environmentally conscious. In the past, it was customary to pay lip-service...
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk”… Louise Smith
A workplace Huddle is more than just a staff meeting. It is a regular discussion in which attendees address key performance indicators and areas of improvement. These meetings can take place daily or...
…when faced with uncomfortable retail or service situations
Have you heard the joke about the young man who went into a pharmacy to buy condoms? Okay, so the pharmacist shows him the options available, the number per packs, the differences between brands, etc. The pharmacist then asks the young man...
For decades, Africa has been trapped in a cycle of debt dependency, relying on external actors for debt cancellation, debt swaps, debt exchange, debt forgiveness et al through bailout programs. In this article we argue that developing world class Industrial Ecosystems offer a more nuanced and effective approach to...
Effective communication lies at the heart of every successful business. The ability to convey information clearly and concisely to a diverse audience is essential for fostering understanding and collaboration. This article examines the importance of communication in the business world, provides practical techniques for professionals, and explores how understanding...
Local agroeconomic clusters play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of regional economies. Moreover, by focusing on local buyers, these clusters can create a ripple effect of benefits that extends beyond the businesses themselves, touching the lives of countless individuals within the community.
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I have been an advocate of vision boards for many years now. It has been tried, tested and proven to work. Just to reiterate, a vision board is essentially a physical (or digital) representation of the goals you wish to achieve. Vision boarding involves collecting images or objects that...
