Modern Workplace Conversations

While it's true that companies are looking for salespeople, the real search is for creative, innovative people who can evolve with the changing business landscape and talents.

Joining me to discuss companies' needs for a sales team is Michael Ifeanyi, a media and marketing expert with a cumulative seven years of experience in corporate and startup space. He's the co-founder of Builders Tribe, a platform dedicated to supporting startups to scale and succeed.

What's influencing companies' need for salespeople? what skills set good salespeople apart from excellent ones? To what extent should a business owner get involved in sales, especially with the presence of a sales team? These and other questions were treated during this chat.

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Today, we focus on what it takes for a high-performing professional to survive in Nigeria. What are the good and bad sides of the hustle culture? Where do professionals draw the line in leadership? And how can women leaders remain successful within a system that appears to always question their competencies?

On this episode is Moyinoluwa Joseph, an Operations Executive and Program Manager with over 10 years of public/private-sector experience in policy/governance, innovation/technology, and international development. She is the Country Lead at Optimus Digital Future, a nonprofit organisation with a mission to democratise AI knowledge for Africa's sustainable development. She is also the Host of AI and You, a 13-episode TV program on Channels Television which aims to drive AI awareness for adoption. Her life mission is to help women achieve economic power.

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Difficult conversations are an unavoidable part of every workplace. Initiating and handling them intelligently is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive environment. These conversations can involve pay and benefits, performance issues, or inappropriate behaviour.

Lanre Basamta, a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of experience in Tech, Business, and Marketing discusses how to master having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. He shares insights on developing the right skills to handle difficult situations and enhancing the level of competence befitting every C-suite executive, people leader, and manager at every level.

Lanre is the CEO/Co-founder Optimus AI Labs, a startup specialising in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design, develop, deploy and support scalable software solutions for varying enterprise, start-up and governmental institutions. He has held key leadership roles at Interswitch, Cellulant Nigeria, Sidmach Technologies, and Systemspecs.

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Lanre Basamta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/basamta/

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On this episode of Modern Workplace Conversations, Oluwanifemi Kolawole sits with Page Tsewinor, Lead Interior Designer at Spacefinish, to explore the evolution of the modern workspace and what it means for forward-thinking employers in today’s world.

Spacefinish is a global design and workspace strategy firm reimagining workspaces and lifestyles across the world. The company has worked with the likes of Twitter, Flutterwave, PwC and several other startups and multinationals.

Page draws from his over five years of experience as an Interior Architect to discuss how workplace design has shifted from the traditional office setup to more dynamic, tech-integrated spaces that promote productivity, collaboration, and well-being.

We looked into the importance of designing a workspace that meets global standards—not just in terms of aesthetics but functionality, too. From optimising space use to incorporating technology that enhances productivity, we discuss why it’s crucial for employers to invest in work environments that foster creativity and adaptability.

With companies now rethinking their Return-to-Office (RTO) policies, Page shares insights on how workspace design plays a key role in balancing these dynamics, helping businesses create environments that are flexible, supportive of hybrid work models, and in tune with the changing needs of today’s workforce.

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Let's talk about stakeholder management in the workplace

Opeyemi Fademi, Head of Operations and Strategic Risk Partnership at Possible EV, an African-based company simplifying and accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Nigeria. Opeyemi brings a wealth of experience as a business analyst, consultant, transport manager, and logistics and supply chain expert.

Dive in for an insightful conversation packed with actionable insights!

Opeyemi Fademi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opeyemifademi/

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In this episode, Oluwanifemi Kolawole sits with Yinka Awosanya, Research Lead at Intelpoint, to discuss the Nigerian Workspace Report.

They dive into data-driven insights on key questions such as:

Whether you’re a business leader, HR professional, or simply curious about the state of work in Nigeria, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating and optimizing the Nigerian work environment.

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Patience Asore, a workplace excellence coach and customer service expert joins Kolawole Oluwanifemi on this episode of the Modern Workplace Conversations to discuss errors during employee exit.

She shares the best approach to employee offboarding and how to sustain great relationships after an exit while emphasising the importance of exit interviews and her reservations regarding rehiring a former employee.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patience-asore/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patience_asore_/

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Management Consultant, Dr Charles Nwishienyi joins us on this episode of the Modern Workplace Conversations to discuss the conventional and unconventional approaches to employee retention. Among others, he explains what companies get wrong with managing multi-generational workforces and how employer brand plays a huge role in employee retention. 

If you're curious about how to keep your employees from leaving you and keep your churn rate at bay, this episode is for you. Tune in for an insightful discussion!

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Reach out to Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-nwishienyi/

On today's episode, the host, Oluwanifemi Kolawole is joined by Emmanuel Faith (People and Talent leader)  to debunk common misconceptions about the HR profession and explore the unique challenges HR professionals face today.

From navigating the day-to-day responsibilities of an HR leader to understanding the role of HR in different contexts, this conversation explores the crucial importance of HR in fostering a thriving work environment. Emmanuel also sheds light on how HR professionals strike a delicate balance between meeting employee needs and fulfilling management expectations.

Emmanuel Faith is the Founder - HR Clinic; HR Manager/Talent Lead, AfriChange; Lead HR (Ex-Cowrywise and Big Cabal media)

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This episode explores the crucial topic of tech talent training and upskilling. How long should tech talent spend in training before being considered employable? Who is responsible for upskilling employees? What roles do tech training institutes play in equipping tech talent with soft skills? And how can we measure the success of these initiatives?

To answer these pressing questions, we're joined by Blessing Obiyomi, CTO of RegTech, a platform focused on regulatory tech innovation, and co-founder of The Setup Academy, a digital talent development hub.