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FutureSkills and FutureTrends
It is so easy to get stuck in today and not look at tomorrow. The reality that is unfolding around us is that of a fast globalising world in which our daily…
Developing Mental Toughness and Agility
I am the Chief Operating Officer of Regenesys and I welcome you here today. Protocol Congratulations Firstly – let me congratulate you on succeeding. What…
The Urgency Effect
Sunday 20 November 2011 As a manager I am fascinated by the concept of urgency. I am very good at creating it – but also fascinated by other people that live…
Practical Life Skills
Practical Life Skills By Dr Riaan Steenberg A practical life skill is not a trick for getting through the day.
Creating Space for Public Participation in Democratic Governance
Creating Space for Public Participation in Democratic Governance By Dr Riaan Steenberg Public participation fails when it is treated as an event.
Is the Goal Specific and Clearly Stated
Is the goal specific and clearly stated? Is the goal measurable and based on data? Is the goal attainable and realistic? Is the goal related to student…
Rule-Based Engines as a Micro-Model for Management
Rule-Based Engines as a Micro-Model for Management By Dr Riaan Steenberg A listed company does not fail because nobody had opinions.
Cost of Factoring
Cost of Factoring By Dr Riaan Steenberg Factoring looks attractive when cash is tight. A customer owes you money. The invoice is valid. The work is done. The…
Public participation must trigger change
Public participation is often treated as a meeting. A notice is issued. People attend. Officials present. Community members speak. Minutes are taken. A…
What makes distance education study guides different
A distance education study guide is not a set of lecture notes. It is not a textbook summary. It is not an administrative document that tells students what to read and when to submit. I…
Reforms Are Ultimately Concerned with
Reforms are ultimately concerned with more efficient and/or equitable use of resources, goods, and services.
Measuring goals
A practical article and checklist for testing whether a goal is clear, observable, relevant, resourced, influenceable and useful as a management instrument.