STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM): THE ENGINE OF MODERN BUSINESS SUCCESS!

A Brilliant Blend of Ideas from Nigeria, America, Europe & Asia!

SO, WHAT IS SHRM?
Imagine running a business like a football team. You don't just throw anyone on the field — you choose the right players, train them well, give them roles, and work toward winning the game. That’s what Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) does — but for businesses!
It simply means planning your people like you plan your money, machines, and products. It’s about making people the main drivers of success.
Because today, businesses don’t compete with products—they compete with people!

SHRM = PEOPLE + PLANNING + ACTION + SUCCESS

FIVE BIG IDEAS IN SHRM — MADE SIMPLE!

1️⃣ HR–BUSINESS ALIGNMENT
This means HR (Human Resources) must be part of top-level decision-making — not just salary and leave matters. Great HR teams help businesses grow by planning the right people for the right goals.
Example:
Access Bank uses HR to power business expansion
Unilever ties HR plans to their sustainability goals
Simple Result:
When people understand the company’s dream, they help build it faster!

2️⃣ STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING (SWP)
This is like looking into the future and asking: “What kind of workers will we need next year?” It’s about planning now for tomorrow’s needs.
Example:
MTN Nigeria plans for future skills like AI
Google predicts when staff might resign — and prepares early
Why It Matters:
No more panic hiring. Just smooth sailing with the right talent at the right time!

3️⃣ HR METRICS & DATA ANALYTICS
Ever heard the phrase “Numbers don’t lie”? In SHRM, HR uses numbers to check how people and policies are doing.
Key HR Numbers:
Cost-per-hire
Time-to-productivity
Employee satisfaction score
Training return on investment
Example:
IBM used smart data to save $300 million in HR decisions
Sterling Bank tracks gender balance and growth using digital dashboards
Bottom Line: Smart companies use data to make better people decisions!

4️⃣ TALENT IS A TREASURE!
In SHRM, people are not just workers — they are goldmines. Good businesses invest in people the way they invest in equipment.
Example:
Apple hires creative thinkers, not just degree holders
Flutterwave attracts top talent with a strong global image
What They Do:
Grow leaders from within
Train staff continuously
Focus on innovation, inclusion, and personal growth

5️⃣ CULTURE IS KING!
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” they say — but SHRM is the chef that serves that culture!
Every smart company knows that the way people behave, treat customers, and solve problems (aka culture) can make or break the business.
Example:
Google gives staff 20% time to work on personal ideas
GTBank tells stories of excellence to inspire workers
Culture is built through:
Clear values
Leading by example
Training people to adapt and grow

HOW SHRM LOOKS ACROSS THE WORLD
Nigeria: Focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship & tech skills
USA: Data-based HR, remote work, and diversity
UK/Europe: Work-life balance, sustainability, and flexible work
Asia: Structured planning, discipline, and AI-powered HR

HOW TO BRING SHRM TO YOUR BUSINESS
Put HR at the decision-making table
Train HR teams in business thinking and data use
Use smart HR tools (like BambooHR, SAP)
Track performance regularly
Build a workplace where learning and growth are constant

FUTURE TRENDS IN SHRM TO WATCH
AI-driven recruitment
HR on mobile phones
Green HR practices
Staff mental health and well-being
Gig-based work inside the company
Custom experiences for each worker

FINAL TAKEAWAY
Your building isn’t your strength.
Your computers aren’t your power.
Your real power is YOUR PEOPLE!
And SHRM is how you turn that power ON!

Dr. Chris Nwachukwu
Human Capital Thought Leader | HR Strategist | Global Leadership Educator

“STRATEGY WITHOUT THE RIGHT PEOPLE IS JUST A WISH — SHRM MAKES THAT WISH WORK!”

Some of Nigeria’s best exports are actually imports.

Tonight, I just finished watching the D’Tigers defeat Senegal in an intense basketball match, and something stood out not just the game,

but the faces, the names, the energy.

What I saw were Americans… with Nigerian blood.

Kids raised in world-class facilities abroad

many by immigrant parents, yet they return with pride to wear the green-white-green.

They didn’t just show up; they showed out.

Their discipline, exposure, mindset, and performance scream of an upbringing shaped by good systems,

systems that allowed them to dream beyond survival.

And I can’t help but give kudos to Nigerian parents in the diaspora, especially Igbo parents

for doing something powerful: reminding their children of home.

Teaching them their roots while giving them wings.

In fact, I think one of the greatest blessings Nigeria has received lately is the “importation” of our own children, originally born here or of Nigerian origin but trained abroad, and brought back with excellence.

Whether it’s in sports, education, or innovation

these second-gen Nigerians keep raising the bar.

They’re built by better systems, yet shaped by a deep cultural identity.

So anytime I feel tired of Nigeria…

Anytime someone feels like leaving the country…

I remind myself: go if you must

but raise something solid. Raise children that will one day return and light up the continent with brilliance.

We may not have the system that builds champions yet,

but we sure have the spirit that produces them.

And now, Huge congratulations to the D’Tigress on defeating Senegal 75–68 to reach the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for six time in a roll.

Raise the bar to a higher standard

#ProudlyNigerian
#DiasporaImpact

Ifeanyi Christopher

Title: Happy Gilmore 2. Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck. It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996). Starring: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen. #movieworld

Fela's lover, teacher and associate Sandra Akanke Izsadore in 70's Togo.

Born Sandra Smith in Los Angeles, Izsadore was a young, afro-sporting dancer and Black Panther. Sandra had studied acting and African dance in Los Angeles. She was introduced to Fela Ransome Kuti at a gig at LA's Ambassador Hotel in 1969. At this time he was looking for a singer. Sandra became that singer and the person who introduced him to black consciousness. It was during this revolutionary period in Los Angeles that Afro Beat was born through Sandra's influence on Fela. Fela left America and five months later sent for Sandra to come to Nigeria and work with his band. Sandra stayed in Nigeria singing and working with Fela for seven months before returning to the U.S.

Politics as a case study kum the challenges overing our state

Sunday, August 3, 2025
My one term vow is sacrosanct .Peter Obi replies Gov Soludo after casting aspersions on him
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct





One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.



It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.



I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.



Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.



I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.



In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.



My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.



If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.



I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.



We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.



Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:



sanitise our governance system;

tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;

catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.



Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.



These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.



A new Nigeria is POssible.

Politics as a case study kum the challenges overing our state

Sunday, August 3, 2025
My one term vow is sacrosanct .Peter Obi replies Gov Soludo after casting aspersions on him
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct





One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.



It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.



I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.



Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.



I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.



In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.



My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.



If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.



I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.



We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.



Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:



sanitise our governance system;

tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;

catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.



Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.



These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.



A new Nigeria is POssible.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 04/08/2025*

Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Mali to win 5th consecutive AfroBasket Women title

Petrol nears N900/litre as OPEC+ plans oil production hike

220 oil blocks abandoned amid debt, crude crises

Mother, son, two others killed in fresh Benue attacks

Edo hotelier killed, 20 others escape death in building collapse

Rainstorm wreaks 50 houses, farmlands in Plateau, Niger

Lagos lists 176 illegal estates, gives 21-day ultimatum

Amusan wins fifth national title in Lagos

Lagos Country Club holds spectacular 76th anniversary gala

US tariff: Insurance sector urged to strengthen risk management

AfDB completes eight agro-industrial hubs in Nigeria

American sculptor to honour first Nigerian in space Salis with monument

10 Beninese arrested over human trafficking in Ondo

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Panthers are not actually a separate species of cats. They’re just leopards or jaguars with a black color mutation.

* Besides water, tea is the most popular beverage worldwide.
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I look forward to receiving you in Abuja – Tinubu to victorious D’Tigress

Tinubu hails Abdul Samad Rabiu at 65, calls him “trusted partner in nationhood”

Tinubu intervenes in NNPCL-funded projects, reassures of payments

Constitution review: Rep backs more seats for women

Ribadu delivers relief to 500 Adamawa flood victims

Troops, DSS rescue kidnapped Taraba varsity lecturer

NDLEA arrests dispatch riders delivering illicit drugs in Abuja

Navy intercepts seven boats smuggling foreign rice in Badagry

NAFDAC seizes N20.5bn fake drugs, tomato paste in Rivers

Benue leaders united behind Tinubu to end killings – Akume

Obi’s one-term pledge deceitful, Presidency warns

No contract awarded for Baro port project – FG

No road project under NNPCL scheme will be abandoned, Umahi assures

US Mission breached protocols with anti-govs report – FG sources

Nigerians will enjoy uninterrupted power supply before Tinubu leaves office -Adelabu

Nigeria open to new national carrier model — Keyamo

Wi-Fi coming to MMIA terminal 2 by late 2025, Keyamo promises

FG extends para-military recruitment application deadline by one week

Incomplete documentation delaying disbursement of N75b loans to beneficiaries, says BoI

FG agrees to gazette nurses’ scheme, ends strike threat

SEC flags $2.1bn suspicious crypto deals across W’Africa

Charcoal trade endangering forest sustainability, FG warns

FG unveils initiative to tackle maternal, neonatal mortality in Nasarawa

INEC warns against vote buying, violence ahead of 2026 Osun polls

Tap into Nigeria’s $2bn sugar market, NSDC boss tells investors

Atiku, Obi merger can’t unseat Tinubu in 2027 – FG

Striking doctors cripple LAUTECH hospital operations

Strike: LASU halts exams, other activities indefinitely

Babcock graduate died inside hostel – Police

Benue leaders declare Akume political compass, laud Tinubu’s support

Afenifere to S-West govs: Leverage on UN recognition to equip Amotekun

IPI gives Niger gov 48 hours to reopen Badegi FM

Oando posts N1.72tr revenue in H1 2025

Eterna Plc reports N1.6bn H1 profit

Industrial-led development key to $1trn economy target — Manufacturers

Fuel imports surge to 71% as marketers ditch local refineries

Hospitality industry to hit $2.61bn by 2029 – Report

NSIA, partners award $280,000 to top Nigerian startups

Leaked memo: Obidient Movement petitions Obi over ADC marginalisation

By-election: PDP will not rise again in Edo, says Igbinedion

Obi to Soludo: My one-term four-year vow sacrosanct

PDP releases timetable for elective National Convention

Kano Gov inaugurates tree planting campaign, distributes 5m seedlings

Okpebholo predicts APC takeover in Edo by 2027

Sani appoints new MD for Kaduna media corporation

Ekiti Reps caucus canvasses govt support for agric development

Lagos Govt warns event centres against traffic obstruction

Legal battle brews over Rivers LG poll

Oyo distributes five million treated nets to fight malaria

Jigawa builds 132km embankment, 32 drains to combat flooding

LASTMA impounds 7,000 vehicles, sanctions 18 erring officers

Olubadan-in-Council to declare stool vacant today

Foreigner escapes death in Abuja building collapse

12 injured, houses razed in fresh Akwa Ibom clash

Prisons officer dismissed for taking snapshots of inmate

Abuja chief imam’s son shot dead over land dispute

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. Seen by many as the decision that began the first World War, Britain declared war on Germany after Germany refused to accept its ultimatum of getting out of Belgium.

* On this day in 1984, the Republic of Upper Volta was Renamed Burkina Faso. The West African country was first created in 1958 as a self-governing French colony and gained its independence in 1960. In 1983, a military coup installed Captain Thomas Sankara as the country’s president. He changed the name of the country to Burkina Faso a year later on the coup’s anniversary.

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Life doesn’t run away from nobody. Life runs at people. – Joe Frazier

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*

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001 For A Reason

Peter Obi Speaks :

My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is SACROSANCT

One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.

It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.

I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.

Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.

I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.

In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.

My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.

If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.

I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.

We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.

Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:

sanitise our governance system;
tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;
catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.

Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.

These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

*The American Revolution*: Spanning from 1775-1783, this revolution established the United States as an independent nation.

The American Revolution (1775–1783):
The 13 colonies in North America fought for and gained independence from British rule.