Pay Attention to Your Staff’s Learning Curve
Here’s why you should have a learning time frame when you train staff for critical skills. First, understand that each […]
Building is Hard
I’m helping to build a new institution on a volunteer basis. I sit on the Board. Every now and then, […]
You Will Have More Than One Idea
I spoke to a young man recently about a business proposition. He was more concerned about the money he would […]
You Need a Closer in Management
If you run a growing business that needs to hire middle-level managers, this is for you. Please look for people […]
Concierge Economy
Unlike the US, Nigeria is not a D-I-Y economy. We do not work with our hands. In middle and upper […]
MVPs of Entrepreneurship
I like systems. I want to understand how things work, so I can customise, scale and adapt them. In the […]
HR Lessons from New Edition
I watched BET’s three-part New Edition series. It reminded me of the urban entrepreneurial scene in Nigeria – a world […]
Innovation
1. The hallmarks of a premium product are flexibility, options, customisation and on-demand service. 2. If you’re tired of coming […]
Source Allocation
One of the most interesting models for corporate savings and debt repayment that I have read reminded me of the Christian tithing […]
10 Attributes of a Creative Company
Do you run or work in a creative company? Here are 10 core attributes I’ve developed to help you. You […]