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Punch

Niger Delta: Army deploys troops for operation crocodile smile

Asaba Massacre: Igbo deserve apologies, says Chidoka

Wike sponsored protest against SARS, says APC

Kachikwu-Baru feud: Senate to probe 40 oil firms

Patience Jonathan was arrogant as first lady Ex-US ambassador

Well foil Boko Haram attacks in South-West Police

Direct oil companies to develop Niger Delta, IYC tells Buhari

ASUP urges Abia govt to pay poly workers

Police probe death of man accused of yam theft

Flood destroys 2,000 hectares of farmland in Kwara

European 2018 World Cup qualifying results

Osinbajo in London for FTs Africa Summit

Pregnant man denied access to free social benefits in Finland

I doff my cap for Super Eagles Ekweremadu

BREAKING: Super Eagles victory, independence gift to Nigerians, says Buhari

Nigeria qualify for 2018 World Cup

Pastor born without limbs expecting twins

Fayose free to contest presidency Ladoja

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The Sun

BREAKING: Nigeria picks World Cup ticket, beats Zambia

New Computer Village: Govt meets stakeholders over relocation of ICT market

Catalonia referendum: Thousands rally for Spanish unity

London police detain man who mowed pedestrians with car near History Museum

U.S rap star Nelly arrested for Rape

2019: No one should stop Fayose ‘ Ladoja

Senate tasks Police boss on housing scheme

Okowa gets Dignity Of Man award at UNN 57th Founders’ Day

50 years after: Soyinka, Kukah regret Igbo massacre in AsabaAsaba

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New Telegraph 

Stop these merchants of death

The Kachikwu challenge as a metaphor

Sen Kaka: We need state of emergency in power sector

NNPC: CSO wants EFCC to investigate Kachikwu’s allegations

Monkey pox: Bayelsa steps up efforts to check spread

No godliness in planting churches everywhere ‘Okogie

Racket in Peace Corps: ‘Cadets paid N100,000 for enlistment

No one should stop Fayose from contesting in 2019 ‘Ladoja

Gunmen kill final year varsity student in Ebonyi

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Thisday 

Kachikwu/Baru: NUPENG Urges Caution

Extractive Sector Transparency, Value Maximisation and Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

Herdsmen/Farmers’ Clashes: Ogbeh Derserves Commendation Not Rebuke

CAESARIO DE-MEDEIROS:A PERSONA WRAPPED IN MANY COLOURS

ADVAN: Great Expectationsas Ani-Mumuney Steps in

Investors Reap Higher YTD Returns from NSE

NCC Moves to Protect Subscribers with Directive on Data Rollover

Kachikwu’s Memo Tests Buhari’s Resolve to Clean up NNPC

IMF: Trade Between Sub-Saharan Africa, China Jumps 40-fold in 20yrs


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World 

10 Highlights From London’s Frieze Artfair Week – Forbes

6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast, no tsunami warning – Yahoo

Angry young men – Techcrunch

Apple teases hundreds of new emoji, including gender neutral options – CNN

As Trump deals with a tragedy, Putin and Kim regroup – CNN

Assaults on mental health staff up 25% in four years – BBC

At NBC News, The Harvey Weinstein Scandal Barely Exists – Yahoo

Bangladesh to move 800,000 Rohingya into single enormous camp – CNN

Before Resigning, Bloom Allegedly Wanted To Release Photos Of Weinstein Accusers – Huffington Post

Blade Runner 2049′ Shows Promise Overseas With #1 Debut In Key Territories – Forbes

Body Cam Footage Raises Questions in Police Killing of a Black Man – Yahoo

Boutaib hits a hat-trick as Morocco move to the top of Group C – BBC

Brazilians in the south asked to vote on secession – BBC

Bringing Bodies Home Last Step After Las Vegas Shooting – Yahoo

Bumfights’ homeless actor Rufus Hannah dies at 63 – Associated Press

Buzzfeed’s ‘Try Guys’ Tackle Immigration And The Results Are Emotional – Huffington Post

Cameroon torn by deadly clashes – CNN

Can Russia and Saudi Arabia be allies – Al Jazeera

The Sun 

What Buhari told me on Biafra agitation ‘ Gov Umahi

Ahmadu Bello grandson explodes: NIGERIAN LEADERS HAVE FAILED

PDP’LL CRUSH APC IN 2019 ‘ISHOLA FILANI

PDP ‘ll form government in 2019 ‘Akitoye

Nigerians won’t accept Northern version of restructuring ‘Uko

Russia 2018: WE’RE BATTLE READY FOR ZAMBIA ‘ MIKEL

Restructuring: Why North is suspicious’Col Ajayi

Basketball: NBA legend tasks Nigerian youth on leadership, health

Made of Black: Guinness partners Thierry Henry

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Guardian 

Abuja International Film Festival 2017 set to open

Talented 10-year-old artist doing amazing things

Artvillle

Group set to track budget for family planning in Lagos

The interplay of love and infidelity in Unstable

Rampaging taxmen running riot in Calabar

Avoid get-rich-quick mentality, don advises youths

October Rain commemorates Lagos@50, honors Gbadamosi

Publishers should embrace Yoruba writing

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Daily Trust 

The Ogba Zoo attack

NNPC allegations:Senate Committee will ensure diligence in investigations – Wamakko

No hope for Nigerians under PDP -Reps member

2019: Two-term governors set stage to upstage sitting senators

I’ll return PDP to power in 2019 – Bode George

FCT flags off anti-rabies campaign

Katsina @30, a dream fulfilled

A retired pilot looks back at golden moments of his life

Benue rice farmers tackle army worm attack

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Tribune 

Russia 2018: Eagles’ qualification, Independence gift ‘Buhari

No one should stop Fayose from contesting in 2019 ‘Ladoja

World Cup: Nigeria qualify for 2018 finals after 1-0 win over Zambia

Ayewa, Bola Are honoured with Christian Leadership Awards

No more excuses, we have to fix our country ‘Evang Ejikeme

Actress annoyed, curses ex-husband

I’m a show stopper ‘Bashy Kuti

Lagos DNA, end to paternity cases

I don’t mix business with pleasure ‘Peju Wahab

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BusinessDay 

At 57, still a long walk to equal opportunity for Nigerian women

Artyrama aims to enhance exposure, access to African art through a secure, friendly online platform

Nigerian electorate has lost confidence in you ‘ PDP tells APC

We can’t solve unemployment problem by having graduates carrying CVs from ministry to ministry

Tanzanian president splits energy and mining in ministry shake-up

Spaniards rally for unity

Innovation is strategic to Guinness Nigeria’s business growth ‘ Ndegwa

TSTV rolls out 1 November

2019: Tax payment as a criterion for choosing next leaders

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Vanguard

Our kings are the problem of Nigeria ‘ Oba Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo

Cummins and Power Gas Nigeria host Energy Solutions Event

Councillors fault vote of no confidence passed on Burutu LG boss

Buhari lauds RCCG, assures Nigerians of dividends of democracy

Okere-Urhobo kingship: Mimi Okumagba joins race

International day of no-violence Millions of Nigerians in Europe dying as slaves ‘Edo First Lady

Ntel announces Ernest Akinlola as new CEO

NorthEest: Senator Bassey lauds Ayade for tourism development

We have been denied promotion to first class status ‘ Ondo monarchs

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Daily Times 

Foundation, FG partner to distribute 330,000 sanitary pads to young girls in 6 states

Commuters seek urgent rehabilitation of Ogijo-Ikorodu road in Lagos

Dangote begins relocation of gas pipes stalling Apapa-Wharf Road reconstruction project

How we stopped ritual killings in Ikorodu Lagos Lawmaker

NDDC Chairman Wants Universities to Partner in Niger Delta Development

Election: S/Africa-based group endorses Gov. Obiano

Dont support move to divide Nigeria, Jega urges youths

Anambra poll: INEC to commence training of officers on Wednesday

I will return PDP to winning ways if I become Chairman-Bode George

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Leadership 

Russia 2018: Gov Umahi Congratulates Eagles

Super Eagles Victory, A Very Sweet 57th Independence Gift PMB

Stella Okoh-esene Emerges NAWOJ FCT Chairperson

Police Deny Rot In System

NORTHFEST Expression of Our Agriculture, Cultural Wealth Barr Eba

Open Governance: el-Rufai Presents Draft 2018 Budget To Citizens For Inputs

Kienka: Issues In Nigerian Sport Self-inflicted

APC TO WIKE: You Sponsored Anti-SARS Protest In Rivers

Over 1.5 Million Titles, 2,600 Events To Display At Sharjah International Book Fair 2017

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The Nation 

Kachikwu’s letter sparks something sinister

Still on Mr. Justice Ayo Salami (Rtd)

Buhari may call for NNPC board’s records

How monkey pox started in Bayelsa community ‘ investigation

Corruption: 55 people stole $6.2bn ‘ Lai Mohammed

Flood destroys 2, 000 hectares of Kwara farmland

Constituency projects: succour or conduit pipe

Fayose’s policies making Ekiti poorer, says Oni

Two prisoners escape in Enugu jail break

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The Herald 

NNPC Act Does Not Recognize Kachikwu, He Is Figurehead ‘ Report

Nnamdi Kanu hiding in a secret safe house, gives IPOB new instructions

How Patience Jonathan Made Millions Of Dollars Is A Mystery ‘ American Ambassador

ECOWAS Parliament poised to ensuring peace, justice in sub-region, says Speaker

Union confirms killing of Nigerian technician in South Africa

NDLEA destroys 60.5 hectares of cannibis farm in Osun

3 Suspected Kidnappers caught inside FGGC Umuahia

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready to resume Full training at Manchester United

Nigerian man shot dead in South Africa over N6,000 debt

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Nigerian Pilot 

Man, 58, appears in court for alleged stealing

4 dead, 45 hurt as water tank bursts in Philippines

Man docked over alleged cable theft worth N 500,000

Man to die by hanging for murder, armed robbery in Ekiti

Election: Anambra needs change in leadership ‘ Anyene

NANS seeks improved welfare for teachers

Gunmen kidnap Kogi magistrate

Employ quantity surveyors to supervise government’s projects ‘ expert

FG agric job creation programme for 360,000 youths begins soon ‘ Emefiele

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Premium Times 

Another Nigerian killed in South Africa

Army ‘arrests eight cult members, seize weapons’ during South East operation

Niger Delta operation ‘not a show of force’ ‘ Nigerian Army

Kaduna govt proposes N201 billion budget for 2018

Osinbajo to deliver keynote address at Financial Times Africa Summit in London

Nigeria 1-0 Zambia | How the Eagles fared

Buhari speaks on Nigeria’s qualification for 2018 World Cup in Russia

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Pulse 

Politics: It looks like Trump wants Mueller to do the one thing Comey didn’t

Saraki: Senate President congratulates Super Eagles

Nigeria Vs Zambia: Alex Iwobi is a game changer ‘ Onigbinde

El-Rufai: Kaduna government proposes N201bn budget for 2018

In US: Trump says N. Korea diplomacy has failed, ‘Only one thing will work

In Kwara: 2,000 hectares of farmland destroyed by flood

Nigeria Vs Zambia: Nigerians in South-Africa happy with Eagles qualification

Operation Crocodile Smile: Army deploys troops to Niger-Delta

Politics: Trump says ‘only one thing will work’ to solve the North Korea crisis

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SPORTS HEADLINES

#WCQ2018: Nigeria vs Zambia [Full Team List] – Daily Times

2018 FIFA WCQ: Cape Verde 0-2 Senegal ‘ As It Happened – African Football

2018 World Cup : Eagles land in Russia – The Sun

5-Star Arizona Commit Jahvon Quinerly Hires Lawyer Amid FBI Probe – Bleacher Report

Abdullahi voted MOTM, wins N1m, 10 Bags Of Rice – Vanguard

African Patrons Trophy Polo2017: Abuja Almat set to defend continental title – Daily Trust

Alabama Beats Texas A&M 27-19 in SEC Action; Jalen Hurts with 2 Total TDs – Bleacher Report

Alex Ovechkin 1st Since 1917 to Open NHL Season with Back-to-Back Hat Tricks – Bleacher Report

Andrew Wiggins ‘Definitely’ Wants to Stay with Timberwolves Amid Contract Talks – Bleacher Report

Argentina fret over possible Messi-less World Cup – Punch

Aroldis Chapman Says He Accidentally Liked Post Calling Joe Girardi ‘Imbecile – Bleacher Report

Arsenal Celebrate Iwobi’s World Cup Ticket-Winning Goal’ For Nigeria – Complete Sports

Arsenal Transfer News: Jack Wilshere Warning, Yuri Alberto Rumours – Bleacher Report

Arsenal Transfer News: Man City to Make 20M Alexis Sanchez Bid – Daily Independent

Badminton players converge in Nasarawa – New Telegraph

Bayern Munich Transfer News: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc-Andre ter Stegen Rumours – Bleacher Report

Belarus 1 Netherlands 3: Fast-finishing Oranje stay alive in World Cup qualifying – Goal

Belgium win seven-goal thriller – Kickoff

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

5-year-old boy ‘weds’ 3-year-old bride in mini-wedding (Photos) – Kemi Filani

Album Review: Simisola Simi preaches originality and firmness in new album – Daily Times

Amazing love story of this woman who met her husband when she was 17 (Photo) – Kemi Filani

Aminu Tambuwal: Governor congratulates Super Eagles – Pulse

Another Friend Of Davido’s- DJ Olu Just Died, Making It The Second HKN Death In A Week – NET

Aww, Super Eagles players pour water on their captain Mikel Obi to celebrate their victory – Linda Ikeji

Awww! Emotional moment as Super Eagles player shed tears after W/C qualification (Photos) – Kemi Filani

Bossladies Nest 22: Season drives narrative – New Telegraph

Breaking news! Businessman Dapo Abiodun’s son, DJ Olu found dead in his car today – Linda Ikeji

Buhari: President hails Super Eagles’ performance against Zambia – Pulse

Bumfights’ homeless actor Rufus Hannah dies at 63 – Associated Press

Cindy Crawford: Daughter’s entry into modeling ‘inevitable – Associated Press

Comedian 16Oniru, announces comedy show ‘Royal Pains – Vanguard

Dapo Abiodun’s late son DJ Olu was in a very close romantic relationship with Governor Ajimobi’s daughter, Ajay – Linda Ikeji

Davido lost another friend in just 4 days (Photos) – Kemi Filani

Davido reacts in shock to the death of his friend, DJ Olu Abiodun – Linda Ikeji

Davido should be blamed for the N26b NNPC scam – Reno Omokri – Miss Petite

Business

As Nigerians Battle Pains Of Soaring Petrol Price

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy.

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The Daily Times-The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it.

It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of living is already sky-high, and now, with fuel prices rising again, transport fares, food prices, and basic commodities are bound to follow suit.

It’s enraging because it doesn’t feel like anyone is truly considering the everyday citizen who is struggling just to survive.

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy. The subsidies are gone, and now we’re left in a situation where the prices of everything keep climbing, while salaries remain stagnant or non-existent for many.

The disparity between the elites and the masses is growing, and it feels like nobody in power truly cares about the suffering of the people.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground.

It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum. The state of living is unbearable, and the lack of empathy or real action from those in power only adds salt to the wound.

There’s a deep sense of anger and betrayal that comes with seeing your country’s wealth mismanaged, while the people continue to suffer. It’s hard not to feel like we are constantly being taken for granted, pushed further into hardship without any hope of relief. Something has to give, because this state of affairs is unsustainable.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground. It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum.

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Nigeria To Receive $5.600,000 From Bill Gates, For Health And Agricultural Reforms, GMOs

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Nigeria through Vice President Kashim Shettima, a $5.600,000 funds to speedy up health and agricultural reforms in favour of the GMOs in Nigeria, and flood relief.

Through the Foundation’s head of Global Development Programme, Dr Christopher Elias, Bill Gates pledged $5 million grant approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics they called “industrial cassava” and $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives.

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

Recall that on 4 September, Bill Gates had described the Nigeria’s economy as “stagnated” and proposed agricultural reforms for faster and increased growths in crops, fruits, vegetables amongst others to enhance nutritional values of the Nigerian citizens through the agricultural sector.

In that meeting Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bill gates urged Nigeria to adopt “innovative crop varieties with shorter growing periods, higher yields, and better pest resistance” pointing to the GMOs to address the food crisis.

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Moreover, at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, VP Shettima reaffirmed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizing health, nutrition, and agricultural development in Nigeria’s national agenda.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “we are deeply committed to addressing the pressing developmental challenges facing our nation, particularly the significant malnutrition crisis”.

He emphasised the Federal Government’s dedication and urgently working to secure locations for maize production under the Telemaze programme.

VP Shettima, promising swift action to the Gate’s Foundation on import permits for certified seeds, the VP said, “We recognize the critical importance of food security and industrial agricultural development. The Cassava Accelerator programme, in particular, holds immense potential for our economy.

“We are pursuing a whole-of-government approach to digitisation and data exchange systems, which we believe will revolutionise our public services,” he added while reiterating the government’s focus and commitment to digital transformation.

“With the expertise” of Nigeria’s ministers, “and the continued support of partners like the Gates Foundation,” the nation remains confident in its “ability to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of all Nigerians.”

In his response, President of the Global Development Programme at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias, said the Foundation is burdened with worries of the severe flooding in Borno, and is “committed to supporting Nigeria in times of crisis.”

Speaking of Polio, the Foundation said, “We’re impressed by the national task force’s efforts to eliminate variant polioviruses by year-end,” Dr. Elias noted.

Also, President of Global Growth & Opportunity Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rodger Voorhies, detailed plans for scaling up drought-tolerant maize production and advancing the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator programme emphasizing that a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics of industrial cassava.

In his words, “Industrial cassava presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Nigeria,” Voorhees stressed.

He requested import permits for 5,000 metric tons of certified GMO maize seed to build a foundation seed system in Nigeria.

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Managing, Leading, Building Institutions And Sustainability

The two primary tasks of a top-level leader are to exploit and explore the organisation with people for now and in the future.

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By Babs Olugbemi

One of my concerns for leaders is their capacity to be ambidextrous. Regardless of years of experience, knowledge, and leadership capacity, the lack of a clear distinction between managing and leading on the one hand, leading and building institutions on the second layer, and ultimately focussing on sustainability is a significant threat to successful leadership change.

I have followed events and people at C-suites, coached some, and developed frameworks for leadership development. Based on the personalities and styles of the new leaders, I have confirmed my fears about leadership sustainability in most African organisations.

“Successful leaders can aptly differentiate themselves and their roles without necessarily seeing activities as performance, focussing on what is required of them with appropriate tenacity and influence.”

The challenge for leaders is how to lead for the present and future without losing sight of the stakeholders’ immediate performance expectations. Successful leaders can aptly differentiate themselves and their roles without necessarily seeing activities as performance, focussing on what is required of them with appropriate tenacity and influence.

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In my walk as a leadership coach, I have keenly observed leaders who are managing rather than leading. Managing involves ensuring that processes achieve their intended outcomes. Leaders are above managing and should focus on creating an enabling environment for innovation, inventions, and team collaboration. The primary role in leading is not to monitor process outcomes, though critical to the company’s overall objectives, but to align corporate values with the people’s aspirations to create an engaged and ownership-thinking mindset ready to take on challenges and explore opportunities. An alignment of corporate and personal goals will not only deliver the present performance expectations. Still, it will also incubate innovations to adapt to future market demands and the sustainability of the business.

Unfortunately, the capacity for ambidexterity is rare and often marked by leaders’ exposure, approach and styles, perception, and perspective of their roles in the organisation. A leader with a wrong foundation in these areas is set for failure and awaits unfavourable decisions from the board of directors. A top-level leader might manage their teams instead of leading them. Not all leaders can combine leading for the present with building institutions. However, anyone able to submit themselves to an institution-building mechanism can champion sustainability. Aside from being a leadership coach, I help leaders achieve sustainability.

Mathematically, creating an ambidextrous organisation is beyond leading. It is to lead and build an institution that focuses on sustainability in all aspects of the organisation—employee fulfilment, customer retention, strategy effectiveness, performance evaluation, stakeholder management, process improvement, and goal congruence.

In a nutshell, the role of successful leaders in ambidextrous organisations is striking a balance between exploiting current assets and capabilities to ensure short-term success and allocating enough energy and resources to exploration to ensure future viability. The two primary tasks of a top-level leader are to exploit and explore the organisation with people for now and in the future. The two seemingly contradictory aspects—exploitation and exploration—encompass different strategies and processes and have different targets and outcomes (March 1991; O’Reilly & Tushman, 2004; O’Reilly & Tushman, 2013).

O’Reilly and Tushman described the two concepts as follows:

  • Exploiting: Exploiting involves building on an organisation’s achievements and maximising returns on previous investments. It focuses on responding to current business demands to remain efficient and competitive within an established market niche, as well as on maintaining an existing customer base and stakeholder relationships. Examples of exploiting are activities focused on continuous improvement, benchmarking, and redesigning business processes.
  • Exploring: Exploring focuses on expanding an organisation’s knowledge and capabilities, pioneering new products and services, and discovering and venturing into untapped markets.

The common area of practical bottlenecks in exploiting and exploring in organisations is a need for foundational trust and cohesion among the resources, especially the human capital, which are often treated as costs rather than assets to the organisations. Among all the factors of production, only humans can be ambidextrous with the capacity to think about changes in economic parameters and adjust their behaviours to match the time, content, and contextual requirements.

While organisations might have the resources to deploy in fighting competition, technology to obtain first-mover advantages, and production capacity to maximise output from input, none is compared with the potential of an engaged workforce.

Therefore, for leaders to be successful, they must refrain from operating in the realm of managing. They should operate in the capacity of institution builders, with the mindset of creating sustainable leadership and growth with people first and other factors of production second.

Consequently, only the leaders who prioritise their people over profits, pride, and organisational arrogance will be successful in the long term.

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