Simply Performance Management Read on my Page During a recent strategy session, a business leader shared something interesting. His company tracked dozens of key performance indicators (KPIs), generated detailed weekly reports, and collected mountains of data from various sources. Yet, despite all this, their decision-making felt… off. When I asked how they used the data to drive action, his response was telling: "We track everything because we want to be data-driven." But here’s the thing:...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page I remember the quarter like it was yesterday. Biggest numbers we’d ever hit.Every KPI in the green.Leadership was thrilled. But my colleagues were exhausted. Burnt-out. Checked out. One by one, they started leaving.Not for more money. Not for better titles.But for peace. For balance. For a job that didn’t drain them. That’s when it hit me.The organization wasn't building a great team. But running them into the ground. For years, the leaders...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Most businesses wake up one day and realize something's off. Suppliers are causing them more headaches than they expected. They followed the usual advice: Choose the cheapest option Go for the quickest solution Stick with the "trusted" vendor But then, the costs start piling up. Quality begins to slip. And the bigger picture is falling apart. This Nigerian proverb sums it up perfectly:"When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Accountability starts with clarity. If your KPIs don’t make people act, they’re merely numbers on a dashboard. Worse, they might be distracting your team from what really matters. Over the years, I’ve developed and used a 6-step process for turning corporate goals into KPIs that hold executives accountable. This approach ensures performance becomes a shared priority, not something discussed in quarterly reviews. Want the steps? Here they are......
5 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Plans and strategies aren’t enough to help you win in 2025. Progressive organizations know this. Don’t get me wrong. Plans are good. Strategies are great. But over time, I learnt the best performing teams thrive on 5 things. Want to know what they are? Let's go. 5 Things The Best Performing Teams Thrive On 1. Trust Each person knows their responsibilities and contributes their unique skills to the team’s success This trust builds a sense of...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Let’s face it. Most leaders have been there. The quarterly targets are looming, progress feels slow, and the answer seems to be: "Let’s schedule another meeting." So, you sit through it. Another hour of your life you’ll never get back. Another endless debate with no resolution. Another attempt to shift responsibility. It’s exhausting. Achieving business results doesn’t have to look like this. In fact, the most effective leaders don’t rely on more...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Imagine trying to throw a party without knowing how many guests are coming. You don’t know how much food to prepare, how many drinks to buy, or even if your venue will be big enough. You’ll likely overspend or under-deliver; and either way, people will leave unhappy. This is what running a team or business without data feels like. You’re making decisions, but you’re always guessing. And guesswork is expensive. Let’s talk about how data can...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page In my first leadership role, I noticed a recurring pattern: Lots of questions from my team. They asked questions when confused.Questions when stuck.Questions when frustrated.Even when they brainstormed among themselves, one of them would cleverly phrase a discussion point as a question during our chats. At first, it felt routine. But then, I paused and thought, What if these questions are more than just questions? So, I started paying closer...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Simply Performance Management Read on my Page Strategic planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. At its core, it requires setting a clear direction for your department and creating a plan to reach your goals. The challenge many professionals face is making it practical and ensuring it delivers results. Today, I’ll break it all down, step by step, using my proven 5-step framework called OSIAPI. Whether you’re leading a team or managing a department, this approach will help you craft a plan...
8 months ago • 2 min read