Leaders’ red flag
I am indeed thrilled about how my position as Group Chairman has suddenly become my first name among my colleagues.…
Employees, critical pillars of performance
In the past few weeks, I have in this column, been recommending different strategies for maximum performance in the workplace.…
The ingenious leader
The mood at the corporate headquarters of Mutual Benefits Group was upbeat recently. The company just opened a smartly equipped…
Integrity: My signature leadership commitment
As a leader, I have a steadfast adherence to integrity. Erick Rainey defines integrity as “the subtle and profound internal…
Rejig the workplace for performance
Let me start this article with an incisive statement by Peter Drucker, the indefatigable strategist; he said: “Breakthrough ideas cannot…
HRM: Transformation Tool-box
Two decades ago, company’s growth rode on the back of “change”, the magic word. To achieve phenomenal growth, you must…
Building performing teams
This topic can be discussed under several titles apart from the one I chose. Other topics may include, Building and…
Dilemma of work
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former “terminator” and Governor of California recently made a startling revelation. He said a quarter of the workforce…
Integrity: Life energy of leadership
Systemic ethical problems have been the bane of many companies. That rhetorical question: “where does character fit into our work…
Power of Small Steps
Recently, I joined the early morning Monday operations meeting of my company, as I often do, but this time, I…
Survival dynamic
Few weeks ago, I made reference to upending markets which are gradually becoming the make-up of the world economy. There…
Transformative power of employee ownership
Several concepts have been put forward on how to achieve sustainable business success in these very difficult times. Some of…
Reform agripreneurship with strategy trajectory
Last week, my wife and I were honoured by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State for our family’s humble contribution…
Metrics versus value
By Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi In this article, we shall be looking at business success from two perspectives, namely; (a)…
Strategic partnering: Compelling Winning Solution
The times are indeed turbulent in the marketplace. Competition is tough and getting tougher. Businesses, no matter what it takes,…
The valuable employee
My initial thought was to caption this short write up: “Mapping Employee’s Accountability”. Then, I decided to make the presentation…
Intangible economy and performance
Employees inundate me with their observation that “I do ward rounds” almost on every working day. Ward round is their…
Cash and Business
By Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi In Africa’s value system, money takes the sixth position after capacity (knowledge), integrity, valour, visible…
Customer: Dynamic business asset
Steve Jobs with his extraordinary mental capacity, pointed out he made several mistakes in his efforts to formulate the fit…
Resilience and adaptability: Antidotes to change and uncertainty
Resilience is a skill with mental ability, strategic positive ability and physical ability as props. It enables one to navigate…
