The HR Bootcamp Story (Part 3)
Read Part 2 HereI knew I should sleep but the anxiety got the better of me.I stayed up. Set my phone alarm, just incase I dozed off. I still kept waking up all through the night to check the time.At about 6am, I headed to the bathroom.My laptop was on the other side...
The HR Bootcamp Story (Part 2)
Read Part 1 Here As the song goes, 'I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough.' A week later, still nothing. I had to check whether the email really sent. To my surprise it was still there in my sent items. What else could I do? I decided to continue....
The HR Bootcamp Story (Part 1)
The year was 2009, sometime around October. I had quit my job in April and had concluded on a few freelance gigs.I wasn't sure what next career wise, but I remember I was praying a lot. Praying for clarity of purpose. I do that sometimes when I feel stuck.I remembered...
Designing a Winning Dasboard
A few people have asked me what a CEO dashboard looks like. Do note that dashboards are useful for any role including your personal life. Once you determine the metrics you want to track, a dashboard depicts it graphically.Just like your car dashboard, it is easy to...
KPIs That Matter
CEOs and business leaders often ask me about how to measure performance in their organisations.My response is to imagine their car dashboard. A car dashboard comprises those critical indicators about your car's performance and driver safety. Not every piece of...
My Career Journey (Part 3)
Read Part 2 Here I was a small girl by many standards but my brain was big. Not from anyone or any favours but just from having a problem-solving mindset. Working late in the office was my normal mode. I like work, ask anyone who knows me. To date, I don't have any...
My Career Journey (Part 2)
Read part 1 here If I didn't invest my own money, I would never have been given that opportunity because I wasn't even in HR, nor did I have an HR background After training, I worked on every project I could lay my hands on. Sleeping in the office was part of life. I...
My Career Journey (Part 1 )
I want to tell you a story about myself, maybe it will inspire someone or help someone make a decision today.Today, career wise, I am Adora Ikwuemesi, the founder of Kendor Consulting, an HR consultancy specialising in learning and organisational development...
Your CV Speaks Before You Do
If you had a very important meeting that was a key defining moment in your life.Imagine you were to present a pitch to bid for a large work contract.You found out at the very last minute that you could not attend in person due to personal circumstances outside...