A brand is a noun while branding is a verb. I choose to share more on the “verb” as a way of putting down some learning points in what I…

 Today, I reflect on some aspects of role playing that I observed and came to understand much later in my career.  I suspect that it was because I assigned my…

Optimal operation of a legal department /firm requires a shift from the notion that some fundamentals of business are barely or not applicable to it. The legal department/firm must own…

The key functions of improving efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations include technology and innovation, financial management, vendor and outside counsel management, compliance and risk management, knowledge management, data analysis…

As legal practitioners, we are as much a part of the global quest to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness as every other profession or industry. For in house counsel, it…

As corporate governance actors and team players, we are encouraged to avoid working in silos. A silo is defined as: “A tall cylindrical structure typically used for the storage of…

 The inspiration of my post today arises from experiences in corporate governance practice when actors seek to work together to achieve shared objectives.  I must hasten to point out that…

 One of my most vivid learning points when it comes to areas of growth in service to the organization, was quite unexpected.  I was travelling in a delegation of representatives…

I was once counseled, “Leya, when in doubt, consult and consult and consult again!” I remain indebted to this fine gentleman for bringing this attribute to the surface for me.…

I trust that a number of us have often used the phrases “That is beyond my pay grade” or “So and so should keep to their lane “. Then there…