Budgeting Basics: Creating a Budget That Works (Part 1)
A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. – Dave Ramsey In Nigeria, the importance of creating and sticking to a budget cannot be overstated. With fluctuating inflation rates, an unpredictable economy, and varying income streams, effective budgeting is a critical tool for financial stability. This article has…
Read article5 Common Personal Finance Mistakes
Financial freedom is available to those who learn about it and work for it. – Robert Kiyosaki Financial freedom refers to a state in which an individual has sufficient personal wealth to live without having to actively work for their basic needs or financial obligations. It’s a goal many people strive for, as it enables…
Read articleBeyond the Office: The Advent of Flexible Work Arrangements
The future of work will be characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning. The Rise of Remote Work In March 2020, the World Health Organisation announced that the corona virus outbreak was a global pandemic and a few days later, Nigeria initiated a “stay at home” lockdown measure which was proposed to last for just…
Read articleMentorship: Developing Talent and Fostering Career Growth
The best leaders are those who know how to bring out the best in others. – Bill Gates Mentorship is a relationship where a more experienced person (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced person (the mentee). The mentor shares their knowledge, skills, and experiences to help the mentee develop personally…
Read articleUnderstanding Your Team: Leveraging the Four Temperaments
A harmonious workplace begins with understanding and appreciating diverse temperaments. Temperament, often described as an individual’s innate personality traits, significantly influences behavior in various settings, including the workplace. Your temperament is the core of your personality, influencing your behavior and how you interact with the world. It’s the underlying framework for your thoughts and actions.…
Read articleTalking It Out Productively: Avoiding and Resolving Conflict Among Employees Through Effective Communication
“Speak to people in a way that is in harmony with their experience.” – Stephen Covey (author) Everyone believes communication is the most important thing in relationships, friendships, and so on but not everyone wants to talk things out. The truth is that communicating how you feel to a person might come off as hard…
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