Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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Recognition of Prior Learning Is a Very Critical Element in Terms of Alfie to Education System in South Africa
Recognition of prior learning is a very critical element in terms of Alfie to education system in South Africa.
The National Narrative Around South Africa Is Highly Flawed
South Africa often speaks about itself in the wrong language. We describe the country as if the central problem is always access to finance,…
Recruit Your Alter Ego
The most dangerous person to hire is often the person who makes the leader feel understood.
Negotiating Better
A negotiation is any form of engagement that is aimed at achieving or enhancing an agreement.
Functional HR Architecture
Most HR systems do not fail because the software is weak. They fail because the organisation has not decided how people, work, capability, cost…
High Velocity Sales
A sales pipeline can look full and still be dead. The board sees opportunities. The sales manager sees stages. The team sees names in…
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