The first session of this year’s Afro Ant Young Achievers Programme was dedicated to exploring “Integrity & Ethics”[i] (20 February 2016). This review, split into two parts, continues with this critical theme, drawing on theoretical as well as applied / practical and current affairs sources. Part...
In an article initially written for Life Hack, Chris Ellis highlights habits and patterns of thinking you should adopt and start today, that your future self will thank you for. He highlights the importance of focusing on who we want to be in the future...
According to Gartner1 : "Despite more than 50 years of history and countless methodologies, advice and books, IT projects keep failing." This month, the Afro Ant team is looking at some of the most well-known Project failures, theories around why projects fail, and what lessons we can learn...
By Joe Myers This article originally appeared on World Economic Forum. Young people should not be afraid to embrace leadership roles, according to career experts. Forbes argues that young people who are observant, have the right attitude and are keen to learn should put themselves forward for leadership roles. Source: Forbes These...
by Carolyn O'Hara This article originally appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Going into a negotiation with someone who holds more power than you do can be a daunting prospect. Whether you are asking your boss for a new assignment or attempting to land a major business deal...
By Edward Mady This article originally appears in Harvard Business Review. Would Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor have tolerated customer service shaped only by a checklist? No. Neither do today’s guests of the Beverly Hills Hotel, a favorite of those two actresses. While leading the 1,000 employees at...