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Written by Seun Adefope  https://psalm007blog.wordpress.com/ My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge… This is a scriptural verse credited to Prophet Hosea. I agree with Michel de Montaigne who said that there is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge. This knowledge is what St. Augustine described as ‘awareness’ which makes it relevant to say that knowledge and human power are synonymous, according to Francis Bacon. All of these make it valid to say that a good decision is based on knowledge and not numbers with reference to Plato. Bertrand Russell said, ‘Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.’ While Georg Wilhelm stated that we do not need to be shoe-makers to know if our shoes fit, and just as little have we any need to be professionals to acquire knowledge of matters of universal interest. All of these quotes are meant to acknowle...

" I have issued another amendment to the Quarantine Regulations requiring everyone in Kaduna State to wear a face mask when going out of their homes or workplaces for any reason ". This proclamation came from Mallam El Rufai, Governor of the northern state of  Kaduna, Nigeria after his recovery from Covid-19. The Nigerian states of Lagos, Ogun and the FCT had also issued out similar orders. THE PESTILENCE THAT IS DECIMATING HUMANITY The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the name of the virus responsible for causing the disease named Covid-19 or simply Coronavirus.  (Covid-19) pandemic was reported to have broken out in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It has led to unprecedented disruptions to global supply chains, economies and sources of human livelihoods. It has led to a sharp drop in global crude oil prices and other commodities, turmoil in global stock and financial markets, and has led to massive cancellations of sporting, sche...

PRODUCTIVITY HACK NUMBER SEVEN: Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination This is the concluding part of 3-part blog post on how to succeed and get more things done in 2019. Procrastination means delaying a task (or even several tasks) that should be a priority. The ability to overcome procrastination and tackle the important actions that have the biggest positive impact in your life is a hallmark of the most successful people out there. Why Do We Procrastinate? There are many reasons why we tend to procrastinate, including: No clear deadline Inadequate resources available (time, money, information, etc.) Don’t know where to begin Task feels overwhelming No passion for doing the work Fear of failure or success Why do you procrastinate? Understanding your personal reasons will help you create a solution that will work for you.  Your ability to select your most important task at any given moment, and then to start on that task and get it done both quickly and ...

Productivity Hack FOUR: Tackling New Tasks and Projects When you are assigned a new task or project, it is important to create a plan at the beginning so you get off to a good start. We will now look at some of the tools and techniques for use in new tasks and projects. The Sliding Scale When planning and organizing, try to create the right size plan for the task. If your goal is to organize your inbox, for example, it is probably not necessary to spend several hours planning each action. On the other hand, if you are handed a complex project, you may need to spend several days or even weeks to gather information and to create a plan. Is your task a small task or a major project? For small tasks, basic tools such as a to-do list or calendar will probably be the best choice. For medium-sized tasks or projects, you might want to use:  RACI charts Visual timelines  Storyboards For large projects, you may want to consider the use of: Gantt char...

Most people wish that they had more time in a day to get more things done. This is because the task of being a manager, supervisor or even graduate assistant can be pretty overwhelming – completing your projects and assignments on time, attending to subordinates professional needs, completing the boss delegated tasks on time, and having to create time for personal professional development and not the least spending quality time with family. For Managers and Supervisors to organize their lives and find those hidden moments, there is need to learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to maximize their personal productivity. These skills will become increasingly demanded by employers in the workplace in 2019 to get more value from employees in view of the harsh economic climate. Another reason is the rise of automation, chatbots and artificial intelligence. This article will introduce reader...

It is that special season of the year, again. The countdown for 2018 is gradually coming to a stop. Festivities are in the air. People are bracing up to meet the New Year full of hope and great expectations. Every one dreams big for the year where everything falls into place. To achieve our dreams, we need to set goals and take action. Setting goals in life is a fundamental requirement for success. Setting goals allow us to create our future in advance. Setting goals helps us grow and expand, and allow us to push ourselves to transform in extraordinary ways that might not be possible without setting stretch goals for ourselves. We all set goals, right?  Every year, we start by making New Year resolutions. But how much of that did we follow through? Are you setting your goals effectively? Will your goals transform your life in the ways you want? These are the fundamental questions we hope to address in this blog post. Many times people think they understand how to set go...