The "People" Advantage
Chronicles of an Afropreneur
Dear ,
Happy new month and happy new week!
Wait, it's Tuesday already? Wow
You ever wondered why there are so many examples of companies in the 'western' world that have outlived their founders and remained relevant through the times, compared to companies in Africa?
Have you ever wondered how the top 5 companies in the world, FAAMG - Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google, keep improving and dominating the market every year?
The answer is "People"!
Regardless of how great your products and ideas are, your people (employees, friends, network) ultimately build, sell and support them. The world's best companies are able to continuously recruit, retain outstanding people, and cultivate employee loyalty while leveraging on their network to open doors for them.
Here are the questions you have to answer:
Have you thought of the hiring needs of your business?
Have you mapped out the organisational structure and the roles of your ideal business?
Do your employees feel like a valued part of your company?
Are you building a network of advocates for your business?
Can your current network take your business to the "promised land"? If not, what are you doing about it?
Who is currently advocating for business? How are leveraging on them? How can you keep them loyal to you?
How do you intend to make the best and most influential persons in your business industry or sector your people?
The people in your company (and supporting your company) will ultimately determine the success or failure of your business. People are your only sustainable strategic advantage!
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Keep grinding,
Uwem
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