I made a brief appearance on the Breakfast Club show on Bess100FM to talk about the challenge of planning in 2012 as a small business.

I was interviewed on NewsTalk 93 with Lita Allen on the topic of "Bullying in the Workplace." Listen in to hear some tips on how to deal with this problem in a Caribbean company. Sep 15, 2011

I recently gave a speech at the Jamaica Employers Federation Convention 2011 on the topic of smartphone productivity in Caribbean companies.  I spoke about the fact that as smartphones spread, companies need to put in place policies to safeguard employee productivity and safety.

This is a recent speech I gave at the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston on January 5th, 2011 on the topic of time management 2.0. I highlighted some of the ways in which smartphone abuse is a reflection of the lack of understanding we have of the principles of personal productivity. For more information on the topic, see http:/2time-sys.com

Here in the Caribbean we have a number of companies that are initially successful but are unable to grow past a certain size, no matter what they do. In many cases, that size corresponds to a headcount of 150-200. which scientists tell us is the maximum number of people that can work together, and be managed closely by one person who doesn't delegate.

When companies cannot scale up to the next level, they never exit the start-up phase and achieve their full potential. The cause can sometimes be traced to a CEO who behaves as if he is special (Snow White) and is surrounded by a lack of talent (his many dwarves.)

To grow, regional companies need to ensure that they train leaders, not develop personalities, and push their CEO's to delegate differently while demanding higher skills from managers.

The text version of the ezine can be found at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/43930211/FirstCuts-35-Snow-White-and-the-Many-Dwarves

This is the audio version of the Special Report - 8 Edgy Ideas from Time Management 2.0 that's available at my website, http://2time-sys.com. There is also an introductory YouTube video that is about 7 minutes long -- see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPlu-lOQ7PY

This report focuses on the new ways to think about and learn time management skills, which are now being driven by new technology. It's become critical that professionals learn how to do their own upgrades effectively, in the face of so many changes.

Smartphones are about to become ubiquitous in the workplace. What will happen when many of the unproductive and even dangerous habits that have arisen become widespread? What will Caribbean companies do about the drop in productivity that is likely to ensue?

To read this issue of FirstCuts, visit http://issuu.com/firstcuts/docs/firstcuts34

Listen in to this summary of our report: The Trinidadian Executive in Jamaica.

You can download a copy of the report by visiting the following page: http://blog.fwconsulting.com/triniexec/

This is a radio interview I did with Aldo Owen on BusinessuiteTOday radio show.

How do you create a corporate culture in Jamaican companies?

I took a moment out of my vacation to put together 10 FAQ's and 10 SAQ's (Should Ask Questions) on time management.

This is the most recent thinking designed for anyone who is ever interested in upgrading their time management systems. See http://mytimedesign.com/20vidsnow for all 20 in the series plus transcript.

This podcast covers the Top 10 SAQ's only (Should Ask Questions.)

I took a moment out of my vacation to put together The Top 10 FAQ's and 10 SAQ's (Should Ask Questions) on time management. 

 

This is the most recent thinking designed for anyone who is ever interested in upgrading their time management systems.  See http://mytimedesign.com/20vidsnow for all 20 videos in the series plus the full transcripts.

 

This audio podcast covers the Top 10 FAQ's only.

 

Why are Caribbean Companies slow to adapt internet technology? What can be done about it?

For the text version of FirstCuts 33, see: http://issuu.com/firstcuts/docs/firstcuts_33_-_caribbean_companies_internet?viewMode=magazine

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The is the audio version of FirstCuts32 - a Propensity to Protest. The original article can be found at http://urlcut.com/firstcuts32. Sign up for FirstCuts by visiting http://blog.fwconsulting.com/firstcuts

On July 23rd, I was asked by Aldo of Bessfm.com to be on his radio station to be part of a show he was doing on Culture and the Bottom Line (in Jamaica.)

His station is 100.1 FM here in Kingston.

I had an enjoyable experience and look forward to doing it again.

This is the audio version of FirstCuts31 entitled "Accepting the Plantation."

The full text can be accessed at http://urlcut.com/FirstCuts31

This is the audio version of FirstCuts issue 30. for the online ezine, see http://urlcut.com/FirsCuts30

This is the audio version of FirstCuts Issue 29.

Issues of this ezine in colour may be accessed online at:
http://tinyurl.com/pw7fa

This is the audio recording of FirstCuts Issue 28.0 - The Biology of Leadership

The is the audio version of issue 27.0 of FirstCuts, dealing with the issue of diversity in Caribbean companies.

The article can be found at http://urlcut.com/FirstCuts27

The is the audio portion of FirstCuts26.

Influencing the behaviour of others is not easy, yet executives are required to do so as part of their job description. My summary of a recent article in the Harvard Business Review should help.

Today I had the honor of being interviewed by Amie Devero, the author of Powered by Principle and the host of a new internet radio show called AmieDeveroLive.

The interview lasted an hour and can be heard by clicking on the link here.

To those who might have heard the podcast or live show, thanks for visiting and if you are interested in hearing more about my work in time management, please visit http://2time-sys.com

Incidentally, Amie just happens to be a former partner of Framework Consulting who features some of our work together in her new book. 

Information on her book can be found at her website:  http://PoweredByPrinciple.com

 

This is an audio recording of FirstCuts25. Culture Change in Caribbean companies can be an important investment, and this article suggests a method for performing a cost-benefit analysis, plus gives an overview of the elements that should be included.

Recently, I was interviewed by Peter Gales of MoreVida.com fame, on the practices underlying my recently released manifesto (see http://changethis.com/45.04.newtime) entitled The New Time Management: Focus on the Fundamentals and Toss Away the Tips.

This issue of FirstCuts focuses on the excuses regional managers give to avoid being held to account for their performance.

To see the print version of this episode, see http://www.2time-sys.com/FirstCuts/Issues/Issue22.html

To subscribe to the print version, send email to firstcuts@aweber.com

Lesson 1 from the MyTimeDesign program audio recording.

This recording is the second in a two part series covering the 7 Fundamentals of Time Management.

For more details, see http://2time.wordpress.com

This is the 36 minute audio version of the e-book "2Time Capturing -- A Time Management Fundamental for Jamaican Managers."

There is an associated podcast on Capturing that is listed on this page -- just below -- look for the picture of a "hook!" It's taken from a live class that I delivered on the same topic.

This recording is the first in a two part series covering the 7 Fundamentals of Time Management.

For more details, see http://2time.wordpress.com

This interview conducted with Roger Bell, CEO of Confectionery, Foods and Snacks on his transition to leading a company in Jamaica is essential listening for any executive moving to Jamaica to lead a company.

http://www.archive.org/details/InterviewWithRogerBell

Capturing is one of the 11 fundamental tools in the 2Time system, and critical for all professionals to master. When creating one's own time management system, it is an excellent place to start.

To view the accompanying slides for this portion of the presentation see: http://urlcut.com/ja2timeslides1

For more information on the 2Time Mgt system, see http://2time.wordpress.com.

I imagine that the idea of asking for more responsibility scares
you just a little bit. Yet, you know that responsible people
are the only ones who actually get things done. How can
the concept of responsibility be something that is so attractive,
yet so feared at the same time? In this issue, I explain why
a new definition of the word is required to move employees and
their companies forward.

An interview of former CEO Paul Thomas on the Breakfast Club, in 2001, on the work done by Framework Consulting at Lascelles Division of Lascelles de Mercado in 2000.

The interviewer is Beverly Anderson Manley.

In this 7 minute excerpt of a speech given to the Jamaica Employer's Federation in 2007, Francis makes the point that the need to network is only growing.

This was a speech given at the Jamaica Customer Service Association award function in November, 2007 by Francis Wade. In this speech I make a case for the new focus on customer experience, and how it opens new avenues for companies across the region who serve local customers primarily.

The slides that accompanied this speech can be viewed at http://www.slideshare.net/fwade/the-caribbean-customer-experience

Don't expats have it easy? They get the best of everything: high salaries, better benefits and special treatment all around. In our small island homes we have no idea what it takes an outside to transition to live in our own culture, and our ignorance is costing us dearly. Listen in to see what your Caribbean company can be doing differently now.

This is a speech given at the HRMATT Conference 2007 on the topic of "The Trinidadian Executive in Jamaica" -- a study completed by Framework Consulting in December 2006.

To receive the study, send email to fwc-triniexec@aweber.com

Caribbean Time Management? Is this just an oxymoron, or are there ways to impact the productive skills of our professionals, knowing that we can't just send them to a course in New York and hope for the best. If not, what exactly can we do?

 

Click here to be taken to the text of the original article in FirstCuts

Speech given at JEF 2007 conference

Presentation entitled Technology and Effortless Regional Networking