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Articles by Mary Laniyan
State Police: The Constitutional Imperative for Security, Federalism and National Renewal, By Olukayode Ajulo, SAN
This article discusses the need for State Police, arguing that it is the completion of Nigeria’s federal project. It cites examples such as America, Canada and India, which maintain multi-layered policing structures that reflect their federal character. –Security, Federalism and the Imperative of Constitutional Evolution– History teaches a simple but profound lesson: when a State struggles to guarantee the safety of its citizens, every other promise of government becomes uncertain.
The burden of Posterity: Why I pray for Aliko Dangote, By Mary Laniyan
Once in a while, the universe gives us extraordinary human beings in different facets of life. They are not ordinary, and they do not fit in. They are outliers. They stand apart and do what only they can do. The one thing they have in common with the rest of us is that the paradoxical nature of humanity makes them imperfect as well. In this article, I finally decided to write about a man whom I have admired and drawn inspiration from for decades now. Most great men are eulogized after their demise.
Between Wike and Ireti Kingibe: A role play for systemic change using the 3rd Entity Tool
When I envisioned this role play in January, my goal was to release it in March, a month dedicated to celebrating women in leadership and advocating greater inclusion in governance. The message is clear: we cannot afford friction between the men who dominate leadership and the few women elected to serve. Little did I know that by its release, the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio situation would unfold, further highlighting deep systemic issues we have yet to address.
Team Coaching: A Game-changing Strategy For Building High-performing Teams
In today’s fast-paced and complex business environment, the need for high-performing teams is critical to the success of organizations across sectors. Yet, a global study by Dale Carnegie & Associates reveals that only 30% of workplace teams are considered high-performing. This statistic is particularly alarming for organizations, as teams form the backbone of operational success. Addressing this gap is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity.
Team coaching: A developmental strategy for building high performing teams
In a global study to assist business leaders in identifying factors and key drivers that enable high performing teams, Dale Carnegie and associate researchers indicate that just 30% of workplace teams are high-performing. Given that organisations are made up of units of teams, this statistic is of huge concern, and one that needs to be addressed as a matter of strategic importance.
Agile way of working is the future of work
An individual at work. Photo: PIXABAY Today’s VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) calls for a rethink on how we organise, perceive our work and execute to deliver value speedily to the customer because the volatile environment would very quickly invalidate innovations if you rest on your laurels. A few giants have fallen already in an environment where the fast would eat the slow.
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