Are you aware of the Pygmalion and Golem effects? Not? They are crucial concepts vital to your success as a manager and your employees’ performance, writes Peter Hughes.
In his quest to learn more about the many artificial intelligence tools available, Peter Hughes tested one of these platforms with questions he knew the answers to. And the results...
I shudder when I hear someone say, ‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.’ It’s an excuse for sloth and would have caused Murphy to have a heart attack, writes...
There are some factors pointing towards a more productive and profitable year in 2025 after 2024 took a heavy toll on most farming industries, says Dr Koos Coetzee.
There are a few strategies that farmers can pursue to survive in uncompetitive markets, such as selling their produce directly to consumers to reduce costs, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.
Selling and marketing are entirely different jobs. The seller thinks short term, while the marketer has the long term in mind. Farmers need to think like marketers, writes Peter Hughes.
Micromanagers have certain common personality traits and characteristics. Get to know yourself well enough to avoid developing this bad management habit.
You can add value with product differentiation, and it’s possible with every product under the sun. Don’t be discouraged by naysayers, writes Peter Hughes.
Whether you are a small, medium, or large farmer, you can differentiate your products and your business. Obliterate from your mind the myth that differentiation is only possible for some...
Marketing is not a ‘shoot-from-the-hip’ activity. It needs expert management, and many farmers are not good at it. But upgrading your skill in this area is crucial to the success...
Farmers should stop complaining about the cost and hassle of complying with sustainability standards, says Dr Koos Coetzee.
Hard skills are the bedrock of successful business, but soft skills are what create winning teams, motivate people and build profitable businesses. How well are you doing with them?
