Apr 14, 20

Lockdown is NOT a HOLIDAY

I have heard many people refer to the current lockdown as a holiday - “after the holidays, we will get back to the project”. Holidays? Holidays??, I do not think that the current lockdowns that will most likely persist for another month or so in Nigeria (optimistically) should be cons..

Mar 10, 20

Kunle Balances his Score Card…

“This Balanced Score Card thing is not working. We have invested so much and now the software keeps hanging and we cannot even finish our damned performance appraisals” snaps a very irritated Uche Okafor, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at KG Industries, a. leading indigenous manufa..

Feb 25, 20

Inya Learns to Make Better Decisions…

“Guys, guys, we need to deal these outstanding issues from the People EXCO Meeting - the Talent Management Framework; the Succession Grid and the Remuneration Committee slides. I trust that you guys will ensure that these outstanding issues are dealt.

Feb 11, 20

Turn-around or Die - The Vista Bank Imperative

After a really tough 2019 performance review, the EXCO at Vista Bank spent another three days sequestered in a strategy planning session that was to be a make or break for the Management. The Bank’s Board was clear about the turn-around required and the significant changes that the Bank ha..

Nov 05, 19

Isoken And Obinna Fix Performance at PNL Insurance, by Omagbitse Barrow

Imagine the Executive Director at PNL Insurance being heckled and picketed by staff during a Strategy Road Show in Port Harcourt. The near-militancy was driven by issues they have with the Company’s broken Performance Management System.

Oct 29, 19

Nafisah Bridges the Generational Gap, by Omagbitse Barrow

The many years of embargo on new hires from the military era, followed by right-sizing has created a big generational gap in most public sector agencies including the Federal Transport Agency (FTA).

Oct 22, 19

Ehis Makes Change Happen, by Omagbitse Barrow

Getting the Sales Team at Valbrew, a Makurdi based brewer in Nigeria to adopt and implement the new Trade Marketing Program after a series of lay-offs by the new investors from Chile is an up-hill task even for the bright and brainy Ehis.

Oct 08, 19

Funso Adds Value at Vista Bank , by Omagbitse Barrow

Funso is an Assistant Manager at Vista Bank, one of the top 5 banks in Nigeria, and a Team Leader overseeing about 7 Marketing Officers and Account Officers.

Jul 24, 19

How to Be Focused, by Omagbitse Barrow

One of the hallmarks of very effective and successful people is their ability to be disciplined and focus. Without focus, you will spend your time doing the wrong things, always running out of time, and struggling to complete even the simplest tasks.

Jun 19, 19

How to Listen Effectively, by Omagbitse Barrow

Listening is certainly one skill that most people struggle with. In fact, most very successful leaders have such a strong personality that they tend to dominate conversations and seldom actually listen to the other person. Listening is however one of the most potent way to empower and to influenc..