It is often stated that Opinion is man’s reality. That is wrong! There are subjective and objective reality. Subjective reality, is reality seen through our inner mental filters that are shaped by our past conditioning. Objective reality is how things really are. Although it is possible to perceive objectively, we cannot take in the totality […]
Three men were working. Each one was busy with a trowel, cement and bricks. A passer-by went up to the first one, who looked very bored, and asked him what he was doing. " I’m laying bricks", he said sullenly. The passer-by then asked the second man, who looked somewhat more enthusiastic, the same question: […]
Continuous Reading in this field is vital to stay current. Over the years people have asked me about the most important books in my library. Here are the essentials, books that have been influential and which I continue to consult and work with. General Business & Management Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Gladwell, Malcolm. […]
Everyone spoke about Pres. Obama and Zuma’s first 100 days in office as being vital in setting a trend and laying the foundation for being a successful president. So why are other employees treated differently? Many managers forget that the first 30 days of a new employee’s tenure with the company is vital for that […]
Questions are powerful tools for effective communication. The questioning technique(s) you select can be critical to achieving your desired outcome. Your choice should depend on the situation, whether you are exchanging information, seeking the solution to a problem, interviewing or counselling. But before we speak about questions, we need to take a step backward. I […]
This was shared with me years ago, and I cannot remember who. However I thought I’d share the information….. The Kindle has a new competitor….a BOOK…Here is the Media Release. THE LAUNCH OF BOOK Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, trade-named BOOK. BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no >>electric circuits, […]
As a keen observer of reputational issues around the Globe, it has always intrigued me that once a reputation risk incident has happened, that the organisation’s culture are often found to be the main cause and culprit. At NASA (Challenger & Columbia space shuttle disasters) and Andersen (Enron), and even now BP (Complacency), corporate culture […]
They say that when a crisis strikes, how you act in the first few minutes determines the final outcome. With more companies developing crisis or disaster recovery plans they can turn to if the unthinkable ever happens, service providers are not far behind, hoping to offer them the right solutions for the job. Numerous crises […]
What: Stakeholder Reputation Management MasterclassThis acclaimed two-day Masterclass focuses on the strategic management of stakeholder relationships and enables organisations to comply with Section 8 of the King Code 3 on Corporate Governance. It will provide managers with a structured stakeholder management approach and the know-how and means to strategically guide and influence relationship building, communication […]
These days Reputation Managers no longer have to only contend with traditional media, they also have to deal with citizen journalists and bloggers and the public alike. Now there is an addition to this mix. Enter Current TV as part of the Top TV offering. South African bloggers and citizen journalists now have a new […]