3 different lives in Philippines — Part 2 — Joy
By the time I arrive at Dencio’s in the Trinoma mall, Joy has already started drinking cocktails. She’s seated squarely in the
July 26, 2010
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I’m Philip Brookes, and I love engaging with people.
Our unique perspectives, experiences, cultures, and skills together lead to amazing outcomes that far exceed what we could achieve individually.
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3 different lives in Philippines — Part 1 — Fred
Fred owns a two storey house in Bulacan, about 40km north of Manila. Meandering through the quiet local streets to his home,
July 20, 2010
Back home where I belong…
I’m here! If home is where the heart is, I’m definitely home. I’ve arrived at Diosdada Macapagal International Airport, more easily known
July 15, 2010
Observations from Kuala Lumpur / what causes poverty?
Having spent less than 12 hours in Kuala Lumpur, and all of those being ‘after dark’, I really can’t tell you much
July 15, 2010
6 Sigma / ISO 9001 quality from Mumbai’s semi-literate dabbawallas
Major corporations struggle to deliver high quality services, and small businesses learn through repeated ‘trial and error’, and yet 5000 semi-literate lunchbox
July 14, 2010
20 hours until I depart for Philippines… and typhoon on it’s way
With only a few more hours in my office, and my bags almost packed for departure tomorrow to Philippines, I’m really looking
July 13, 2010
Help — how can I stop all this SPAM I’m getting?
In my regular ‘Nitty Gritty — Online’ column for Australian Business Solutions magazine, due to hit the shelves in a few days time, I
July 9, 2010
Off-shoring — ethical and socially responsible
A long time ago, I started writing about “Offshoring — the pros and cons from a social and commercial perspective”. I promised then to
June 22, 2010
Offshoring — the pros and cons from a social and commercial perspective
A couple of years ago I wrote a draft article about off-shoring and the reasons why, ethically, it makes perfect sense and
January 13, 2010
