Rainbow Nation Welcomes The Rest The World
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Today marks another great day in the history of South Africa – our nation will host the first soccer World Cup on African soil.
There is a great energy all around and the enthusiasm is infectious. What makes this moment so special is the unity and relationships that has been formed in the build up to the event.
Looking back on the journey I can see many of the challenges that the organisers faced but I’m writing this post to celebrate the men and women that worked hard to make this day a reality. To everyone who ignored all of the negative publicity, applied their skill and stuck (with purpose) to the plan to bring the event to the African continent – Thank you!
As South Africans we have a responsibility to maintain the momentum and build on this solid foundation, even after this great event is over. Let’s continue to keep our focus and keep showing the world the value that our rainbow nation brings to the world.
Tags: skills, south africa, world cup
3 Simple Words
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Learn … Apply … Grow.
Need I say more?
Tags: adding value, leadership, mentorship, skills, strategy
Thanks 2009 … Welcome 2010
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As one year comes to and end and a new year dawns, I’ve made time for one final post in 2009. All things considered, the past year was NOT bad. Sure, it presented it’s challenges – and while we do not always enjoy the tough times, it forces us to grow as individuals and, better still, to innovate in order to survive.
Mentoring our people, using technology as an enabler and skills development are the cornerstones of gyrationfive, so below are some thoughts on each as we prepare to launch into a new year.
People
Thank you for the relationships formed and strengthened, professionally and personally. You are the reason why this organisation exists and why gyrationfive will continue to evolve and grow from strength to strength.
Technology
Use technology wisely and responsibly to unlock value in your daily tasks. Remember that in business people pay for value (even in the tough times). Empower yourself.
Skill
Invest time in your craft. Have a goal, that is specific attainable and realistic, and be diligent to practice and improve your level of skill on a daily basis.
We wish everyone, especially the gyrationfive family, a Happy New Year! Continue to dream big while being diligent in the small things. May 2010 be filled with many moments of joy and success.
Tags: People, skills, Technology
It’s Alive!
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This post is long overdue but let me assure you that my silence was not because there has been nothing to write about!
gyrationfive is alive and the organisation is growing! It has been a triumphant evolution from dream to concept to plan and more recently has manifested into a reality. I am thrilled at how the process has unfolded and what excites me the most is that, despite tough economic times, my family, friends and even business acquaintances believe in the organisation and the values on which it is being built.
There is no turning back. We’ve made the commitment and now we need to deliver – and deliver we shall.
I would like to thank everyone who has made a contribution. Stakeholders, family and friends. Our strength is in our people and we are currently making huge investments in up skilling and mentoring every member of the gyrationfive team with the intention of building good relationships and partnerships internally and with our clients.
Watch out for some important announcements and additions to the gyrationfive family.
That Special Time of the Year
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I know. It has been a very long time since the last post. The reason for this is not because there is nothing to talk about. In fact there is so much going on so there is plenty to write about. But I’m going to hold off till 2009.
This is a very special time of the year for the entire gyrationfive crew. We love Christmas time so we will be taking off a few days to be with family and to get ready to launch into 2009.
Before we go I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. May this time be filled with Peace, Love and Happiness.
Keep an Eye on the Numbers
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Previous posts focused on people and the value that their personal dreams and work ethic can bring to an organisation.
Another key factor is the numbers side of the organisation – Every organisation (and even individual) needs a strong financial support structure.
A strong handle on your financial position keeps your feet on the ground! Dream (by all means) but have a plan to help realise your dream.
Your vision drives you. It helps you get through the day to day challenges and victories as you pursue your goal. Finance is the enabler. It allows you or your organization to acquire the resources (people and technology included) to reach your goal.
So be sure to keep your eye on the numbers. Get it wrong and you get caught up in the realities of debt and the challenges of inconsistent economic times. Get it right and you are able to respond to, and act on, more opportunities even in a tough and fickle economy.
Navigating Tough Economic Times
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It has been a few days since my last post. So much going on – thankfully all good.
Given the current economic situation, internationally as well as here in beautiful South Africa, these are testing times. It has been interesting to observe how business leaders are responding to these conditions.
Despite some of the negativity there are still some organisations that are flourishing.
Look beyond the numbers and I’m confident that the key contributor to their success is their investment in their people.
People that understand how they contribute to the success of the organisation will remain focused, watch for opportunities and in doing so they become the organisations most valuable asset.
Add to this smooth systems and processes and you have an organisation that is flexible to navigate through this period of economic uncertainty.
Times are tough for everyone and in my opinion relationships will be key to get us through this one.
Tags: business, People, recession
Business: The Balanced Approach
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Passionate people, empowering tools and an ultimate goal (or dream) – In my opinion these are vital building blocks for success in business and/or personal lives.
As we grow our business , achieving balance between these building blocks is extremely important .
Without a goal, you can sell yourself or your business short .Without motivated and passionate people or with inferior “tools” you often faced with a job half done. Ideally we want our organisation to reach maximum potential.
To help create balance in your organisation, we recommend implementing systems and processes to help optimise how these elements need to integrate for the organisation to achieve the best results. Documenting the systems and processes in your organisation will be very beneficial in the long run. Don’t overcomplicate things. Start small – but do your best to have something in place!
Tags: business, People, systems and processes
Knowledge, Experience and Ability
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People are smart. You may have read my previous post and be of the opinion that a dream on its own means nothing.
I agree. To achieve success in anything that you set out to do requires hard work. It is a simple principle: Your dreams mean nothing unless you DO something about them.
If you have a specific goal (personal or professional), you will need to develop and practice your skills daily in order to become the best at what you do. For me, this translates to having a sound work ethic and a clear understanding of what drives you.
“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.” – Henry Ford
Your dream is what gets you out of bed every morning! Then what? Nurturing the skill to achieve is the difficult part. However when we overcome the difficulties and focus on the job at hand, the reward can be very sweet….
Turning Dreams Into Reality…
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People should have a dream. I like this quote by Victor Hugo;
” There is nothing like a dream to create the future. “
Big or Small, having a dream helps us to push beyond the boundaries and challenges that life sets for us.
Welcome to gyrationfive.com – our home on the World Wide Web. We too have a dream and this is our platform to share some of our experiences in our journey to realising our dreams. Over the next few months the story will unfold and we hope to impact ”real” people on this journey. We encourage you to get involved. Connect and share some of your stories with us!
Let’s get going…
Tags: dreams, goals, gyrationfive, quotes
