The dearth of leaders of quality is often and correctly said to be the problem with Nigeria. But if we will be honest, we will acknowledge that we have a considerable followership problem as well, perhaps underscoring another truism – that leaders emerge from the general populace and not from […]
Year: 2019
By Raymond Mordi Ten years ago in 2009, the Boko Haram rebellion began in Bauchi, following the death of its founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Observers are skeptical about the government’s often repeated claim of “degrading and technically defeating” the insurgents. Deputy Political Editor RAYMOND MORDI looks at how the anti-terror war […]
A proposal differs from a report in that it is a selling document, which should persuade readers to commit to whatever you are proposing. You could use an internal proposal, for example, to argue for extra company investment in computers or staff. Researching A Proposal To be successful, projects must […]
A business concept is a concise description of an opportunity that contains fo0ur critical elements: the customer definition; the value proposition (or benefit to the customer) and the compelling story, the product /service; and the distribution channel or means of delivering the benefits to the customer. The business concept can […]
Reports are formal documents that will be read by others. They must always be accurate and well laid out, finishing with a definite conclusion. If you have been asked to write a report, make sure that it fulfils all the requirement of your original brief. Researching A Report If you […]
By Leke Salaudeen The debate on generational shift has polarized the polity. The author examines why the youths have failed to compete effectively with old politicians and wrestle power from them. The campaign to reduce the age limit for elected offices achieved a significant milestone when President Muhammadu Buhari signed […]
International Higher Education has reached unprecedented levels of popularity, with students from all parts of the world moving out of their country to pursue educational opportunities. Most of the migration is towards the more developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, which have historically been the […]
A business concept is a concise description of an opportunity that contains fo0ur critical elements: the customer definition; the value proposition (or benefit to the customer) and the compelling story, the product /service; and the distribution channel or means of delivering the benefits to the customer. The business concept can […]
All negotiation requires first-class communication skills. You need to be able to put forward proposals clearly and to understand exactly what the other side is offering. Such skills are vital in all kinds of management, so try to improve them. Preparing For Talks The better prepared a negotiation, the greater […]
Selling is basic to business, and not only in persuading external customers to buy. In all business situations, you can use established sales techniques to gain the agreement of others, enlist support, obtain resources, and overcome any opposition. Soft Selling All good selling is “soft”: you seek to establish a […]
