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…

ACCOUNTABILITY  A major problem today is a lack of accountability. Too many people duck for cover after making mistakes or when things go wrong.       People leaders must define clearly what they mean by accountability. When delegating it is their job to explain the responsibilities for meeting the requirements of the tasks and…

TRAINING  Responsibilities   Who’s in charge of training in your organisation?          Top management is responsible for the day-to-day running of an organisation and for its long-term planning and development. They should also be responsible for an active training policy. This is not a role to be delegated to others.          Managers and leaders should be…

How to DELEGATE              The ability to delegate is a mark of a leader. It’s the key to management – a good leader is a good delegator and a good facilitator. Good delegators are always in demand.             The best people leaders pick good people to do what needs to be…

Make THINKING Time The way you think determines the way you act and the way you act will decide your future.             Schedule time to plan your priorities for your work – make this a regular part of the job.             We all have one thing in common – a 24 hour day. It’s how…