Nuggets of wisdom to expand your perspectives…
…on leadership, organizational effectiveness, procurement & supply chain management, change management, personal effectiveness, career growth and success, and Africa.
My work is frequently featured in print and online media, white papers, round-table conferences, expert panels and other similar events. For example, I was on the advisory board for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum; an advisory panellist for Supply Management; a member of Logistics Europe Supply Chain Vision Group; and a featured adviser on the inaugural Procurious Career Boot Camp.
You can view some of my related work and media features below.
Slaves to the Numbers
My early days with Magnatech Drive Products, a past client, were as memorable as they come. I’ll never forget the first time I was given a tour of MDP’s main facility by the CEO and a few senior managers. Walking into the operations “War Room” left an indelible...
read moreCareer Success Involves Lots of Selling—Just Like Life Itself
“But I’ve served this company for many years! And very few people here have the experience that I have … All the projects that I’ve worked on and the improvements I’ve helped deliver …,” he tailed off into silence, as his thoughts and emotions swept him into a...
read moreBe a Great Dancer with Your Product Stakeholders
Stakeholder management is at the heart of product managers’ jobs. Yet many product managers struggle with it tirelessly. In fact, “difficult stakeholders” is one of the biggest frustrations for most product managers. Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t strike the...
read moreThe Supply Chain Memo
“Every company should have received the memo that supply chain needs a seat at the table.” Especially as regards the sustainability or ESG (environment, social and governance) agenda. I smiled to myself in a conflicting mix of delight and disdain as I read the words...
read more“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, How Is Product Management Performing?”
Contemplating what true product management success means is a valuable exercise. For starters, it may force some organizations and product leaders to realize that authentic and sustainable product management success isn’t the same thing as transient or singular...
read moreThe Cocaine Dealers on Your Career Journey
A fair bit of my coaching and mentoring work is with people in operations and product management functions. And irrespective of the objective of my engagement, the issue of self-leadership often emerges at some point. Yet self-leadership doesn’t just apply to product...
read moreSelf-Leadership for Your Product and Career Success
“You’re right, Sophia,” I agreed with her. “You’ve got all the makings of a good product manager. But you’ve got much more than that, because the fire in your belly is that of a great product leader!” She nodded slowly, as her face started to break into an enquiring...
read moreProduct Managers with Passion Create Product Magic
I smiled to myself as I admired the rhythmic flow of her gait, and how she carried herself with the elegance that is so characteristic of many French women. As she ambled along the Promenade des Anglais she exuded that indescribable vibe that comes from being...
read moreThe Supply Chain Soul at the Brink of Death
Poor Boeing. Last year was an annus horribilis for the aircraft manufacturer, with the company making headlines for all the wrong reasons. I sympathize with the employees. I know from personal experience how awful it can be when a business is facing tough times like...
read moreFeel the Love from Your Product Stakeholders
Many product managers struggle with sustaining a solid platform in their roles and across the wider organization, even when they have a formal mandate for the product management job. There are often several reasons for this. Typically, one of the prime root causes is...
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