There are many ways too skin a cat. People have different techniques to get things done. The things I am referring to are the tasks that form part of your responsibilities that are found in your employment contract. Whether it be taking messages and diverting phone calls, taking minutes at meetings or communicating to the relevant stakeholders. It is specific but this all leads to the business being able to operate efficiently and making a profit potentially. I believe that there are 3 types of workers: The first types of worker are those that make notes on paper with a pen, others who use electronic...

Today is Earth Day and it is a reminder to humans to think about our environment. In my mind this activity should be constantly in the back of our minds and not just on one day. Regular readers will be aware that I have written about water conservation and the proper usage of this natural resource. I think that the biggest issue facing mankind in the next 20 years is, how we will be able to generate power. Energy production is one of the biggest culprits in terms of pollution. Having the opportunity to use a natural resource to generate power seems a very logical solution to this challenge. Alternative...

It is the middle of April and the seasons are about to start changing. It is getting darker earlier and light in the morning are later than compared to 6 weeks ago. If sanity prevails then winter is around the corner for South Africa and planning for your garden is the first step in ensuring that your garden/plants will endure the weather change. So for example when mowing your lawn, the time between the cuts should be longer than in comparison to summer. So your lawnmower will be feeling lonely as you will be taking a bit of a break. Also with the possibility of rain, having the chance to sprinkle...

Human behavior is governed by various factors, with some being taught and others emerge as maturation occurs. The one constant in all spheres of life is the relationship we have with time. Sixty seconds, 1 minute that develop into an hour and then the process starts again,and it keeps the momentum right throughout a day.  Time has a different effect on everyone, some procrastinate, some feel pressure and others plan to ensure that time has no impact on their lives. To be able to deal with time, you need a wrist watch or a clock. Watches come in all shapes and sizes and can be gender specific;...

If you are an adrenaline junkie, then rock climbing might just be something of interest. It is the ultimate outdoor challenge as you pit your climbing skills against a mountain or artificial climbing wall, with or without any supporting wires. It boils down to strength and agility in your arms, fingers and upper body. You will constantly add chalk onto your hands to ensure a proper grip . A proper chalk bag which fits around your hips will ensure that you can regularly put your hands into the chalk bag. A tight fitting harness is also required to ensure that you can use ropes for your safety on a...