From a stringent hierarchical system to a flatter more collaborative one Developing Strategic thinking within your firm requires a series of systemic actions that influences the culture of the firm. Mainly through Human Resources activities, achieving a strategic thinking culture may necessitate that the firm’s culture evolves from a stringent hierarchical system to a flatter,...
First Published on September 15, 2020 The Strategic planning process is FAILING to deliver!!! This may be because many consultants and firm strategists may believe that developing a strategic direction is only about writing a plan. A strategic formulation process is one in which the objectives may focus on firm improvement, firm expansion and in many cases firm...
Books to empower youth in school NEWSDAY REPORTER This article was first published: TUESDAY 24 AUGUST 2021 Winnow Consultants and Associates, in partnership with Republic Bank Ltd and the Massy Foundation, has embarked on a mission to empower youth through books in schools. Two books with empowering themes of resilience and community were selected for the project which got...
What does it take to run ten small companies? It might take a lot of bravery and a healthy dose of crazy. (Her words, not mine.) So here is how she got her start In 2007, Zakiya Mills started a small business producing corporate wear while remaining in full-time corporate employment. Her perfectionist tendencies made that unsustainable and...
The creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UWI is the mandate of Professor Stephan Gift and this officially became his mission on August 1st 2018. This is part and parcel of his duties as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research. Professor Gift speaks with such passion, such conviction, about championing innovation and industry at...
