A BEAUTIFUL REBIRTH

A BEAUTIFUL REBIRTH

As the world (and individuals) are forced to slow down, I decided to take this opportunity to be more introspective. Duke Ellington said “Grey skies are just clouds passing over”, so, amidst the frustration, confusion, fear and uncertainty of these temporary times, I’ve made a conscious effort to be aware of what’s going on around…

CHINESE WHISPERS

CHINESE WHISPERS

CHINESE WHISPERS I had instructed our receptionist not to be disturbed just before I went to my favourite chaise lounge in my office. This was my sanctuary, where I had been repeatedly baptised from all the stress from work. It had the perfect view and as I looked out of my window at the Abuja…

She will Survive

She will Survive

She will Survive Amaka had been acting strange at work for 3 weeks now. We didn’t notice at first, it was a subtle change, but by the second week it became apparent. She started becoming forgetful and filing documents in wrong folders, then she seemed to  neglect her work and make up excuses, later she…

ALL HAIL THE KING

ALL HAIL THE KING

    ALL HAIL THE KING   There’s a reason for the business phrase -“ The Customer is King”. In truth, all business concepts are designed with the customer as first consideration – How to lure them, how to please them and most importantly, how to keep them. I’ve rummaged my mind and tried to…

The Millenials

The Millenials

    The Millenials I invited my 21 year old niece out to dinner last week – I usually get together with her from time to time to get clarity on the culture and experiences of her generation (generation “Y” or the Millennial generation as they are called – children born in the early 1980s…

My African Standard

My African Standard

    My African Standard So our organization won a project to renovate and upgrade a mini estate after the former occupants who had stayed there for 4 years moved out. Excited about this new prospect, we set out to scout for the army of artisans we needed for the job. Half way through the…