A Veteran who found his niche in Quality with Mark Walsh https://anchor.fm/rashadinconversation/episodes/A-Veteran-who-found-his-niche-in-Quality-with-Mark-Walsh-e1rldta Mark Walsh is a veteran, a Chartered Quality Professional and member of the Chartered Quality Institute who advocates for Quality in Businesses and has since set up his own business. He left school at the age of 16 with no GCSEs and joined … Continue reading Episode 9
The Role of the Chair
Here are few tips that would help you chair meetings more effectively and be successful as the Chair of a Board as defined by NEDA
How to Improve a Business Process
Let’s answer your most asked questions on process improvement: What is it? Why is it important? How can I start it?
The Difference between ‘Sorry if’ and ‘Sorry that’
The simple yet powerful use of the right language: Sorry if vs Sorry that when dealing with dissatisfied customers and the power of one pillar from the CX Framework: you get me.
What is it like Post Graduating?
It is always a pleasure to meet individuals keen to progress their knowledge and are eager to make a difference. UWL invited me to deliver a guest lecture on Project Strategy for their MSc class on Applied Project Management. The students asked me different questions part of the ice breaker. Here are their questions and my answers
Baltic Exchange: A Move to Quality4.0 Case Study
Last year the Chartered Quality Institute embarked on detailed research on Quality 4.0 of which I was a part. The research was conducted by Oakland Group. The principles are defined and the foundation for propelling the profession into the future is laid out. Read how the Baltic Exchange moved to Quality 4.0
5 Building Blocks to Using a Business Transformation Compass
When you lead a business transformation programme, it helps to know what other businesses do globally. Even better, it helps when you have a resource that gives you pointers to consider to help you build a solid path for success. Check out this blog
Hybrid Working
Many people have been vocalising their aggregation with the return to office. I wanted to add my voice to the conversation because I do have different views and I personally welcome the return to office.
Quality Profession Benchmark 2022
Whether you participated in the research or not, this workforce insights report should be on your radar if you want to keep your professional development in focus. I share my 3 take aways from it.
Talents Project Professionals Must Acquire
The talents each project manager must acquire in today's ever changing world.
Levelling up Your Supply Chain
Ever been in a situation where you are faced by an issue or an obstacle at work and realise that you have one hand tied because the solution lies with one supplier? This is one scenario where you are faced with an issue. What about other scenarios where you are just working on a project … Continue reading Levelling up Your Supply Chain
My PMIwhy
I have always been an advocate for volunteering especially when the cause is close to my heart. This year is not any different. I continue to volunteer with Project Management Institute (PMI) as I join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion global team. A team that is formally set up for the first time to support … Continue reading My PMIwhy
Your Strategy in Action
Strategy in Action is the second topic NEDonBoard Masterclass explores. It explores the dimensions of an effective strategy, what sustainable leadership looks like and how to put your strategy into action.
Everything DiSC® – Enhancing Team Engagement
wondered why it is that, at your workplace, you work with some colleagues better than others? Have you ever wondered why some colleagues can sometimes irritate you more than others? This blog explores Everything DiSC® and how it could enhance your team engagement
NEDs Duties and Responsibilities – Section 170
With so many resources available online on the roles and responsibilities of a NonExecutive Director, it is good to start from a reliable focused source. NEDonBoard has an online Masterclass which starts with the magic numbers of 170s.. The duties of Directors as listed by England and Wales Corporate Law.. Here is what I understand from it..
Non Executive Directors – Where to Start?
My new year's resolution was to focus on some courses that are not linked to my profession, like a new language or a handcraft. But when I saw this course, my resolution changed completely. Series 1: NEDs, where to start!
Adaptability & Resilience – Cybersecurity
Understanding the different types of attacks that are currently taking place, and the sophistication of hackers is important to help individuals and companies adapt and become resilient to this new environment. Read on for my take away from a webinar session I attended delivered by Sachin Deodhar.
Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P10
Celebrate Success: big, small, personalised and publicly. Read this article for the 10th and final guiding principle of the Brightline Initiative for bridging the gap between strategy design and delivery.
Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P9
Fail Fast Learn Fast! If you think that your business plan and strategy are perfect, think again. Situations around us change that guarantee changes to be made. Principle 9 with Brightline Initiative talks about the importance of mistakes.
Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P8
The importance of knowing your current portfolio status first before embarking on new initiatives is key. You as a leader are obliged to instil trust with your employees by ensuring things get completed and not forgotten. Principle 8 from Brightline Initiative for bridging the gap between strategy delivery and design.
The Project EDIT 