Lessons from Rassie: Failing to visualise is planning to fail
On winning the Webb Ellis trophy, Springbok rugby coach Rassie Erasmus spoke about the team’s 20 week plan for the World Cup tournament.
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An old chestnut which helps ensure I don’t plan to fail
It starts by dividing the diary page into four, with quadrants allocated clockwise from the top left for: Important but not urgent; then Important and urgent; next Not important and urgent; and bottom left, Not important and not urgent.
Maya Fisher-French: Ten ways to keep your money promises to yourself this year
We all know that New Year’s resolutions rarely last a month, let alone a year. So forget those resolutions, and start making money promises to yourself.
Exit strategies: How best to excuse yourself without creating a stir
Get creative with your exit strategies, but keep them simple. When escaping from people, always show them some respect.
Ted Black: SA Inc.’s critical tasks… Clear as dog’s bollocks.
The lack of good management in government is at the heart of everything that’s making South Africa sick. It’s like a loss-making company, says Ted Black.
Lessons from Camping: Three mistakes not to make in Business
Tanye ver Loren van Themaat has a love for camping and the outdoors. Having recently returned from a trip, she looks at the parallels with business.
Ben Mmari: Lessons (12 of them) learnt from a failed African startup.
Entrepreneur Benjamin Mmari talks about his first failed startup Quweza, and the lessons (12 of them) he learnt from the experience.
Andreas Wilson-Späth: Tips to help you find your way through the end-of-year maze
Andreas Wilson-Späth shares some advice on how to negotiate the stress and mayhem involved in finishing one year and getting ready for the next.