EXPRESSION, ASSOCIATION AND MESSAGING – THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE?
As I prepare to network with colleagues who are either enrolled, about to be enrolled in the Bar School or recently admitted to the Legal Bar, I am inspired to…
HERE’S THE PUSH YOU NEED…GO GET THEM, TIGER!
Although my discussion for today is about my experience as a legal practitioner, I think that colleagues from other professions will be able to relate with it. The modern business…
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGY: EASIER SAID THAN DONE?
Implementation of strategic plans is one of the responsibilities of the C- Suite of an organization. To draw up a strategy is one thing, but to implement it is another.…
BRINGING OUT THE ADVOCACY FROM THE ADVOCATE
Among my first loves in the practice of law, is court practice in all its glory. Having practiced corporate law for so many years, I am constantly monitoring myself to…
THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN POWER AND AUTHORITY IN LEADERSHIP: CRANKING THE ENGINE AND MANEUVERING THE “BIG” MACHINE
My analogy for the discussion of the topic chosen at this juncture is that of a vehicle or machine. Most fanatics will be excited at the strength and capabilities of…
SOME AWAKENINGS IN MENTORSHIP AND COACHING
As a mentor and mentee or coach and player, I have been intrigued about the relationship from both sides and that is where today’s journey begins. I have had a…
SIGNATURES …. WHAT IS YOURS?
Growing up, among the many things that fascinated me about my father was the way that he answered phone calls when on duty. There was a way he said “Hello?”…
ORGANISATIONAL BOUNDARIES: DO THEY EXIST?
Do you ever feel that colleagues may be intrusive in the discharge of your role and function in the organisation? Do you ever feel that they may be “overstepping their…
DIRECTORS “EGO” AND “CRITIC”, PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEATS IN THE BOARDROOM
One may call it force of habit or simply, personality. As Secretary to the Board, I always endeavour to meet each Board Member as they enter the building and usher them…
Standard Agenda items: Mere formalities? Part II
As I continue from Part I, I address my mind to other Agenda items that can be considered “standard” as follows: 7. Consideration of Minutes of previous meeting This item…