Tag Archives: #lockdown

– The Risk of Fear

The COVID-19 era has redefined the way of life and I doubt we will revert to the way of life before the occurrence of the pandemic just as life changed after 911 and is reported to have also done after world wars. We need to accept that the life of mask wearing, sanitisation and social distancing will remain with us for years.

Though many are apathetic still to threats of getting infected as seen from their continued overcrowding interactions without taking prescribed precautions, I would not want to trivialise potential destructiveness of COVID-19.

Apart from President Trump, I am yet to hear from anyone who has been infected by the virus and felt its impact dismissing it as another variant of flu, yet many critics with no prior COVID-19 infection easily make such claims. By Nimroth Gwetsa, 29 December 2020. Continue reading

– Know the implications of your role

Not a day goes by without a user of a social network platform focusing on professional networking and career development posting or forwarding an article or two about what the difference between a leader and manager is, what modern progressive employers should do for their employees. All these are important, and wise and good employers would heed the message.

Taking personal responsibility and not deflecting the problem or issues elsewhere is the foundation of building success. That’s why employees too, should deeply reflect on their role in enabling the employer achieve goals and success. Many employees seem to think their employers are there to just give them “things” without them equally giving “something” back to the employer. An “Us” and “Them” tension will not create a conducive environment for excellence. It’s time for employers and employees to understand and deeply reflect on their roles. By Nimroth Gwetsa, 31 May 2020. Continue reading

Giving ICT SMMEs a Chance #PostCovid_19Lockdown

No doubt, our challenges are many and mounting as we speak. Indications from different perspectives and sectors show we have grave problems and are heading for even the worst of times. Government and big business alone do not have sufficient resources, capacity and even credit rating to resolve many of these challenges facing society. But these important role players can enable extensive socioeconomic development to occur rapidly, thereby reverse our current malaise sooner. Such progress is achievable if attitudes and behaviour are changed. By Nimroth Gwetsa, 30 April 2020. Continue reading