Thomas L. Friedman has written an incredible book that demonstrates the process by which the convergence of technology and events allowed India, China, and so many other countries to become part of the global supply chain for services and manufacturing.
Growing up in Jamaica, it is accepted as a given that nothing ever starts on time and that people will always be late. We advertise an event to start at 9:00 a.m. but feel no embarrassment at being two hours late. In many work places, it is after you clock in that you go to get breakfast.
Recently I had the privilege of addressing the graduating class at Porter’s Centre for Knowledge. I am sharing the presentation with others of you who are in transition to the next phase of your academic life.
Where does the primary responsibility for the education of the children of Jamaica lie? Parents, Teachers or the State?
This column is for employers and employees. It is not a "how-to" column, but rather basic advice on how to prevent you from embarrassing yourself and/or your company at some point in the near future.
We have done interesting and far-reaching work in all major industries: Energy, Banking, Education, Gaming, Government, Hospitality, Insurance, Finance, Manufacturing, Mining and Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Retail and Distribution, Security, Shipping, and Telecommunications.
