A lot has been written about corporate governance and the role of the board. In these tough times, the board must rise to the occasion to steer the ship to safety and navigate the pandemic. Here are the two insights to keep in mind: 1. Strong together. The board is strong if members work together and as a team. An individual non-executive board member has limited influence over the executive in terms of holding the executive team accountable. The easiest way to influence and manage the board by the executive is using the divide and rule strategy. Many times, a…
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No one wants to be in a company of a complainer and folks who are always asking for financial support or downloading problems just after one respond with a hello. People want to pick calls of folks who give them positive energy offer practical insights, and provide growth opportunities. The coronavirus times have changed the way we live. If you are finding it tough to survive, start by looking at yourself. Here is where to look: How are you healthy emotionally and spiritually? Assess you are emotionally healthy in terms of happiness, people in your life, security, and hope. Do…
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From WhatsApp: can you answer these #covid19 questions?
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