First things first! This is not a decision making process tool that I am about to share with you. It is also not a fail-safe decision-making tool either. However, I think if you are interested in the soft skills that are needed to make great decisions, then you might want to read this till the …
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Why has the Covid-19 mortality rate in Africa been significantly lower compared to the rest of the world – notably Europe and the United States? I get asked this question a lot by non-African friends and colleagues. I am not sure I have the answer but I can tell a tale or two about Covid-19 …
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In this sequel to the post How to Start a Successful Retail Pharmacy in Nigeria in 7 Steps, I will be sharing with you the basic practices, processes, and interventions that need to be put in place, to increase the chances of success in Retail Pharmacy. In general, starting a business is one thing, and …
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Retail Pharmacy (also known as Community Pharmacy) practice is a critical arm of healthcare in any country and is usually the first point of contact with the healthcare system. It is usually the first point of health counseling and/or referral for patients when they experience initial feelings of infirmity or unwellness, for 2 main reasons: …
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It is now a no-brainer that the dinosaurs of tomorrow will be today’s brick-and-mortar businesses that fail to establish an online presence. The ongoing pandemic has also all but put paid to the importance of getting your business online, as we are currently experiencing a global boom in e-commerce in all of its ramifications. The …
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During the summer of 2019, I was in a WeWork co-working space with some other colleagues, listening to a thought-leader on the future of work. Take note of the timeline here, it was just before the pandemic. This thought leader talked of a future that seemed so far away, more like a fictional story that …
It is herculean, stressful and emotionally nerve-wracking to try and lead or thrive in a workplace environment that is devoid of trustful relationships. It breeds so much toxicity that it is difficult to be sustainably productive. You are most often than not, second-guessing one another in engagements, whether they are one-on-one or team related. By …
Career growth and development is craved by everyone, not just because it gives the opportunity to climb up or across the hierarchical ladder, but also because of new learnings, exposures and experiences that add value. Personally, I start craving for the next learning, role and experience after 1-2 years in a role. There might have …
Very early in my career I realized that feedback is predominantly seen as negative, to the extent that we used to jokingly threaten one another “if you are not careful, I will give you feedback!’. More than 15 years down the line, I have come to see and experience the powerful impact good feedback has …
I was in a training/workshop about Leadership a few years ago and a round robin was done focused on defining what leadership is all about. When it got to me, I took a pause to further reflect and later said that “Leadership does not take you to a destination, it takes you on a journey”. …
