Over the weekend, I watched a disheartening video of a criminal; armed robber, rapist, as bad as it gets. He was suggesting that the police kill him because sending him back to prison will only make him more of a criminal as he had been down that road before and came...

So yesterday I was called by an old friend. I missed her call and read the text she sent. It was a request for a reference check for a past employee. I sighed. In recent times I have received reference requests on previous staff, professional colleagues, past bosses,...

Are You Well? I don't mean it in that way, but how are you really doing? Especially in these really tough and unusual times? If it's been good for you, I thank God for your life, be grateful because it's been a terrible time for many, myself included. If your life is...

For the last 2 months, I have been engaged in restructuring projects, helping organisations reposition their organisation structure, processes and policies to withstand the pandemic and beyond. Yes, I love training, but my background is very analytical, I have very...

1. SMEs in Nigeria are broadly defined as businesses with turnover of less than N100m per annum and/or less than 300 employees. 96% of Nigerian businesses are SMEs. 2. In Nigeria, SMEs account for 84% of employment. 3. The reality of this data, is that 4 out of every...

I am sad to admit that some of the poorest fit CVs and LinkedIn profiles I have seen are at Executive and Senior Management level. Many qualified Executive and Senior level candidates are passed on because their LinkedIn profiles and CVs are not positioned for such...

Pivot…Yes, you have been hearing the word this season, particularly with respect to businesses changing direction quickly. In basketball, it is the act of stepping out with one foot, keeping the other foot on the ground. To pivot successfully, you must find your core...