There’s a common thought and saying that some things can’t be done alone. We all need help and most of the time we’re too shy to ask for it. Either that or we’re too arrogant and reluctant to ask. The thing is, when we do...
Change can always be a scary thing, most of the time people are unenthusiastic about change. However, the only thing that is certain is that those that aren’t agile enough to adapt will be pushed aside or left behind. With the introduction of the National...
If there’s anything that anyone enjoys, it’s saving money. I’ll put it into perspective for you. When you walk into your favourite store, to find the item you’re looking for has a ‘clearance’ or ‘reduced’ tag, you raise your eyebrows, smile a bit and shine...
Humans have an innate ability to connect and collaborate. In fact, some say it’s a biological need. As we grow and develop we crave human interaction – regardless of how extraverted or introverted we might think we are. So if we genuinely desire to collaborate,...
We live in a world that’s inevitably changing. Each day that goes by isn’t the same as the day before. You may believe your days go with zero change with the routine of waking up, getting to work, going back home to sleep only to...
Is feeling or even “being” entitled a bad thing? Many have labelled young people (Gen Y and Gen Z who are young people born after 1980 and frequently referred to as Millennials) as the entitled generation. Furthermore, this description is used as a “whip” not...
What motivates employees at work? There a two types of factors which drive employees to perform at their best. Employees are either intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated. I’d say most of the time it’s a bit of both. Being intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated is...
Businesses and boardrooms around the globe have long been aware of the importance of big data analytics, visualization of first-hand information and trend predictions – all keys to outrun your competition and to manage risks before they really happen. There are many expensive business intelligence...
We live in a world where everyone would like to think that what they do is perfect. Reality is, it’s not. You may be a perfectionist or see yourself as a nit-picker where you strive for 100% accuracy, only to end up feeling disappointed that...
We’ve all heard it. We’ve probably all said it. “I should exercise more”, “You should study something”, or “I should work on my communication skills”. Where do these mysterious and vague shoulds come from and how do they link to our personal goals? Don’t get me...
