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.
Product 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 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...
read moreWhat Great Product Managers Do Best
“He can be such a fuckwit sometimes! Honestly, he drives me so mad, I could strangle him!” I raised my eyebrows involuntarily while struggling to keep a straight face. It was as much a surprise to hear Isabelle use a vulgar word as it was amusing to hear her...
read moreThe Alchemists of Change Always Leverage Human-to-Human Dynamics
Many of us often fail to fully appreciate and leverage the power of human-to-human dynamics when we’re caught up in the demands of everyday life at work. For change leaders in particular and other folks involved in change management, this intangible factor can often...
read moreThe Best Change Agents Are Organizationally Savvy
Many of us are change agents in our jobs in some ways—whether we’re project leaders, supply chain professionals, product managers or work in some other functional area. You don’t have to be leading a defined change management programme or business improvement project...
read moreYou, Your Brand and Your Stakeholders
Many of us know that our personal work style is an important factor in our workplace effectiveness. Yet we may not fully appreciate the far-reaching ways it manifests. Some of these can be inconspicuous, yet directly and massively help or hinder our ability to thrive...
read morePut Poetry in Your Stakeholders’ Souls to Win Them Over
Success at work is often less about technical knowledge than it is about mastering the “soft” issues—like interpersonal relationships, personal effectiveness, organizational dynamics, and engaging and winning stakeholders over. This is crucial for us all. Almost...
read moreThe Power of Words and the Potency of Silence
What a magical experience! I was still thinking about it and smiling to myself in delight, some ten minutes or so later, as I ambled across the old wooden bridge that spanned the little creek meandering through the woods. The appearance of that great tit and the...
read moreImbibing Voodoo Love to Your Stakeholder Relationships: Sweet Stakeholder Love
I was thrilled to announce the publication of my book Sweet Stakeholder Love when the paperback first came out. It was a huge milestone for me. And I feel deep gratitude to the wonderful souls who helped bring my literary baby to life, and the many readers and patrons...
read moreSigi Osagie: Supply Chain Managers Should Avoid Ineffectiveness
My interview with AS Äripäev, ahead of my forthcoming keynote speech on supply chain risks at their Pärnu Supply Chain Conference in Estonia. ### Interview by Harro Puusild. Ineffectiveness is by far the most dangerous ailment that detracts from our work success, says...
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