Practical learning is needed to drive the next wave of job creation in the world. Our job needs are changing fast and automation is making many jobs disappear completely. These trends are only going to increase, at an ever faster pace. The same is true for the business environment. The only way […]
Empowerment – Real World Education to Empower Millions
Real world education to empower millions through the use of practical learning. With practical learning, we provide the tools for economic empowerment. We launched our first Potential.com online learning platform in 2009, to develop business skills for free, in a practical and efficient way to the masses. It was our first version of using real-world education to empower our […]
Real World Education Addresses Real World Problems
There is no shortfall in world problems and challenges that we face, from climate change to rising inequality, to protecting human rights – most of which have been summarized in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were launched by the United Nations. These goals bring together governments, the business community, and NGOs to work […]
4 Things To look For When Choosing An Online Learning Platform
Most organizations and individuals understand the need for continuous lifelong learning to stay relevant in the changing job market. We need to stay up to date with the latest business skills and continuously enhance our existing ones. But how do we choose the right online learning platform? In the not so distant past, online […]
Launching Real World Education
We need Real World Education for the next economic growth wave around the world. You may ask – What is Real World Education? Well, let me briefly explain it to you. Governments are slow to change, Multilateral Organisations like the UN, World Bank is even slower and existing systems like the Education systems are […]
Introduction to Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is an essential element of a business marketing plan, especially with the increased demand for doing business online. However, how what, and where you should implement digital marketing within their overall plan? In order to successfully deliver digital strategies within your plan, you should make sure that it provides your customers with […]
The 3 C’s to Success – Confidence, Composure & Credibility
Through all the situations and hardships that you go through at work, how is it possible to maintain your humanness and remain focused on the big picture to achieve success without letting small details distract you? The answer lies in leading yourself first in all professional and personal relationships and by acquiring a set […]
6 Communication Skills that an Effective Leader should exhibit
Communication is a critical characteristic that a leader must possess to ensure business success. Why? Without communication skills, a leader is unable to foster positive engagement, enhance motivation and produce innovative ideas from their employees. When leaders have the inability to communicate effectively, the result often leads to a negative working environment. This, in […]
5 Tips to Reduce & Manage your Employees’ Emotions Under Pressure
Emotions and pressure come hand in hand with the working environment. This is especially seen in smaller business operations given the lower amount of resources and higher expectations. Emotional levels vary across individuals; many of which are unable to control them effectively. Pressure is also a given in companies. Employees should complete and […]
4 Benefits of Branding for Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs
“Branding is the process of creating a unique name and image for a product and service in the consumer’s mind”*. Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) usually ignore the importance of branding because they are mostly too overwhelmed by the idea of creating a unique brand, as well as the costs involved in generating the […]