Preparing for a CRISIS   Unless an emergency is handled with speed and accuracy, the reputation of a country or an organisation could be badly damaged. We had such a situation in New Zealand, where 50 people were shot and killed while attending midday prayers.  A handful of tips to help prepare for an unexpected crisis…

It’s Time To LEAD  During a time of a crisis it’s time to step up and take a leadership role.  These are times when leaders are needed.           A good leader inspires and motivates people to go beyond what they thought they could do. They are in demand for top roles.  If you are needed,…

  MEETINGS Online One day I visited a small country museum. On the wall was an old,  faded, embroidered sampler with this message.           “Every meeting has four bones.           There are the wishbones – the ones who wish someone else will do all the work.           There are the jawbones – who do all…

 JOB Contentment    Think of the times when you have enjoyed your work.           Think of the times when you have been frustrated at work.            This makes a good starting point to look for the best tips to help your people enjoy their work and feel they are making a worthwhile contribution.           To…

Better PLANNING  At the start, there is much to do. But by planning and whittling away, things become few.           Minutes spent planning can save hours when it comes to execution.           When planning it is important to define the mission, the objectives, and the strategies correctly and to get the basic assumptions right at…

Tips from Successful MANAGERS  A successful Singapore businessman explained his success.             “When I set up my business I began servicing small companies. I aimed to give them a high quality, low cost, fast service. As they grew so did my business.”   A handful of tips from successful business leaders  * Set yourself specific…

Improve Your QUESTIONING Skills  The ability to question and to listen carefully to the answers are essential skills for successful leaders. Try talking less and asking more questions.           A wise person poses the right question. Without the right question, you will never get the right answer. A handful of tips to improve your questioning…

Dealing with the MEDIA   I once asked an editor of a large American newspaper what makes a good story.  “A disaster“, he replied .           Fake news is a big thing in the field of journalism these days and is cheap to produce. Good journalism is time-consuming and is expensive.          …

Organising Your WORK  With a little effort, you can reduce your stress, make your work more fun and enjoy being a leader.           Make an effort plan, delegate and relax on the job. A Handful of Tips on ways to better organise your work * Prioritise your tasks           Spend more time planning your work…

How to NEGOTIATE  Your actions when negotiating will demonstrate to top management how good you are as a problem-solver, negotiator and leader.             Negotiation is getting a mutual benefit to both parties. Five of the best steps to take when negotiating * Analyse the situation             Before you start, write down your desired outcome. Make…