Alegna Consulting

As professionals we have responsibilities that are outside of our specified job description.  I have seen all too often that many of my colleagues fell to meet simple deadlines for several reasons.  What happens in those situations is others are hindered in completing their duties due to lack of preparation of someone else.  In the current state of the economy and global marketplace we have an unwritten duty to be timely, to complete tasks by the date specified, and forward reports on or before the due date.  With that being said, allocate enough time to devote to the project so the information is the best that you can deliver.

Over the last few years, I seen organizations promote events, however due to lack of planning failed to deliver on time or provided less than standard material.  Trust me, when preparing for an event or preparing documented material and the appropriate amount of time is not given, it shows.  Most importantly it is worse to cancel an event due to lack of planning.  No matter what the show must go on.  People trust you to do what you say are going to do.  So, when you tell someone that you are going to do something, you best well do it and do it in the time you tell them.  My challenge today is for you to deliver on your word.  In most situations, all we have is our word and people depend on you to do what you say.  If you have the slightest thought that you may not have the time to give quality work, decline the work.  It is okay to say, “No”.  We can not be all things to all people. 

Understand your limits!  

Angela              

 With it being Black History Month, I must mention a couple of my thoughts as they pertain to African-Americans in the field of Higher Education and the Global Marketplace.  African-Americans still lag behind as students, graduates, educators and administrators as compared to our Caucasian counterparts.  I am concerned that African-American forefathers paved the way for us; however we still have not been provided the same opportunities in many areas and in other areas we have not seized the opportunities that are available to us to increase our knowledge and marketability. Our Religion, Education, Ethics are three areas that we as individuals have control over.  The learning and experience we have concerning the abovementioned areas can not be taken away or diminished by anyone.  The more we know the better we will be.  I often have thoughts that we should be further along as a people because of the sacrifices that were made for us, despite how far we have come.  We have a responsibility to our parents, grandparents and children to make the world a better place.  We have overcome so much; it is now time to do something. 

Challenge yourself to embrace your heritage, respect yourself and others, obtain a formal education, give back to your society, increase your relationship to your higher power, speak correct grammar, be on time, present yourself in a manner that will make your parents proud, know your values and be willing to support them, be aware of your medical history and lastly do yourself a favor and tap into your creative genes (music, poetry, writing, pottery, painting, etc.)   

Live Well!

Angela Rembert 

In efforts of remaining in touch with each of you and staying abreast with current events and trends, I will make a weekly post of my thoughts.  I will submit my posts on Sundays concerning the previous week’s events.  Please feel free to respond as much or as little as your like.  I welcome questions concerning higher education and ethics.  Please understand that my answers may be vague do to the nature of my business.  Please refrain from using profanity.  I challenge you to search www.dictionary.com for an alternative word.  This is a great opportunity for you to expand your thought processes.  This is an exciting year; politics, race relations, current state of the economy, entertainment, technology, religion and health care to name a few.  There is something to be said concerning higher education and ethics in the abovementioned catergories. 

Let’s Talk!

Angela