5 Benefits of A Dedicated Project Manager
5 Benefits of A Dedicated Project Manager for Your Innovation Program! Most businesses acknowledge the importance of project managers for their innovation and improvement initiatives. But many managers or leaders will inevitably end up relying on an existing employee who is already part of the daily running of the business, rather than creating a dedicated role for […]
8 hot tips from the car dashboard for meaningful business KPIs
KPIs are an essential part of any business and help to trigger behaviors that will drive a business forward towards their goals and aspirations. But whilst the basic concept of KPIs is easy to understand, many businesses struggle to recognize the importance of developing, implementing and utilizing KPIs. The car dashboard is a perfect everyday […]
Creating Time For Relationships That Matter: Part Two
Without putting the right steps in place to manage our time, striking a work/life balance can be incredibly difficult. And if this balance is ignored, our relationships at work and at home will suffer.In my last blog post, we explored the idea of creating more time for relationships that matter, valuing the time we have […]
Creating Time For Relationships That Matter: Part One
No matter what kind of relationships you have, whether it be with your team at work, parents, partners or children, you need to be able to maintain and strengthen relationships in order to prosper and grow. But sustaining relationships can be hard, especially when time always seems to be running out and work keeps on […]
How To Sustain Motivation
When I asked my online audience what they would like me to discuss, there was one topic that kept on reappearing – how do I sustain my motivation? Despite our best efforts, it can be easy to get distracted. Whether it be the allure of technology, the fear of failure or the responsibilities that come […]
The Hidden Advantages of a PhD Graduate
Dr. Shivendra Kumar with his PhD supervisor Prof. Ljubo Vlacic right after the graduation formalities. Photo courtesy of Jacek Mocki Did you know that only 2% of the world’s population have a PhD qualification? This includes fashion designer, Miuccia Prada; Queen’s lead guitarist, Brian May; actor and scientist, Mayim Bialik; and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. All […]
What volunteer leadership experience brings to your business?
Volunteering is a great way to connect with the community and enhance skills required in ones’ profession. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles within a global non-profit organisation that develops young adults and empowers people to carryout humanitarian projects in their communities. During this time, I have met, interacted with, and learnt […]
Rapidly Identify, Justify and Improve Product Performance
Alignment of product improvement initiatives to deliver significant return on investments and address customer requirements is essential. This ensures product improvement initiatives are value-adding activities and is generating sufficient gains for the businesses instead of becoming an overhead. Often businesses with no competitive pressure or good profitability fail to identify and justify improvement programs; leaving […]