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The Anchor That Holds Beyond Measure
In this small experience, I learned profound lessons about prayer, faith, and grace , and I thought I would share them to encourage someone on how to interpret situations differently We often look for our anchors in life: Some say their families, their children, their dreams, or their ambition are their anchors. Some say their qualifications, networks, capability, or potential are their anchors. Some say their prayers, faith, discipline, and obedience are their anchors. But n

Phumeza Patra
Nov 33 min read


The Importance of a Learning and Development Framework
A robust Learning and Development (L&D) framework is essential for connecting organizational strategy with actionable execution, ensuring...
elager101
Oct 123 min read


Ten Lessons on Business Operations: Surviving Versus Thriving Businesses
In my experience coaching business leaders and mentoring their improvement teams on continuous improvement projects, I've observed key...

Phumeza Patra
Oct 51 min read


Why investing in employees’ literacy on compliance and performance is crucial for Operational Excellence?
Investing in employees' literacy on compliance and performance is vital for Operational Excellence because it directly impacts a...

Phumeza Patra
Sep 83 min read


A Compelling Case for Investing in Middle Management
Despite their critical role, middle managers are often the most overlooked layer of leadership in an organisation's development strategy....

Phumeza Patra
Sep 12 min read


Unveiling True Leadership Impact: Beyond Intentions and the Peril of a Single Story
In our last discussion, we explored the inherent limitations of relying solely on self-assessment for leadership development. While noble...

Phumeza Patra
Aug 43 min read


Refine Circularity: A Steward's Purpose
Today, on my birthday, I'm compelled to share something deeply personal: the fruitfulness of humanity and the Earth. A guiding principle...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 283 min read


The Limitations of Self-Assessment Only in Leadership Development
Does any of these statements ring a bell? ‘Mirror-mirror on the wall who is more beautiful?’’ OR the poignant isiXhosa phrase “Ndimhle...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 224 min read


Leadership Impact
Leadership Impact = Leader’s Direction x Leader’s Decisions At its heart, leadership impact boils down to two critical dimensions: the...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 141 min read


Building Business Leadership from the Ground Up
Supervisors and team leaders play a pivotal role in any organisation. They are the frontline managers of the "4 Ps" of business: People,...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 111 min read


The Essence of Fruitfulness: A Measure of Life and Value
Every living thing is inherently mandated to be fruitful. This isn't just a biological imperative for individuals; it extends to...

Phumeza Patra
Jul 91 min read


Building a Culture of Collaboration: Aligning People and Business for Success
People are the cornerstone of successful strategy execution. Without seamless integration and understanding across our supply chains,...

Phumeza Patra
Jun 181 min read


The Ripple Effect: How Productive Teams Drive Organisational Success
Productivity is fundamentally a mindset, not simply a matter of heavy-duty, hard grinding. A productive mindset fosters clarity, flow,...

Phumeza Patra
Jun 181 min read


BUILD ON THE RIGHT FOUNDATION…BUILD WITH R.I.T.E MIND
The flourishing of any endeavor hinges on the articulated meaning behind it. Therefore, we must prioritize creating meaning in all our...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 222 min read


Culture: The giant that makes or breaks your organisation
The beginning of March marks an important and critical time for many businesses and employees. It's a period for measuring performance,...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 141 min read


SCORE: Elevating Workplaces, Empowering Teams
'SCORE stands for Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises' It has been incredibly rewarding to empower teams within the...

Phumeza Patra
Mar 51 min read


Value outweighs Recognition
I have experienced in my lifetime that value and recognition are two different things. People will recognize you for what you have done,...
elager101
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Fairness is King
As organisations we should continuously learn and challenge ourselves in realising that our success lie not from our business ownership,...
elager101
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Start with Alignment
My first post in 2024 is about starting. Key to success lies in alignment. This is easily defined in a process relationship. However,...
elager101
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Beyond Hope Lies Purpose
Clarity of purpose paves the way and defines the scope of what defines success and what doesn't. While intention may be the same, there...
elager101
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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