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Municipal (Im)possible

Best-kept secrets to help you win public trust & confidence

Poor public service is a growing worldwide problem, and it deepens the lack of trust between governments and the public. What is less discussed are solutions to turn this around. Municipal (Im)possible aims to do just that: a practical road map from poor to exceptional customer experience, applying trade secrets adopted from the travel and hospitality industry.

Understanding the psychology of a customer is the number one secret that should be learnt by everyone working within any organisation, and local government in particular. The need also exists for local municipalities and cities to invest in innovative technology that enhances the speed of delivery, thereby building resilience in customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Author
Patrick Ntsime
Published
10 May 2022
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Confessions of a Llama

A historical Bolivian adventure

The adventures of Samotima Silver, whose story begins as that of an Edo-speaking, trans-Atlantic slave raised in the Kotonou Empire, West Africa, sold to the richest Spanish merchant bidder to work in the 16th-century silver mines of Potosí, Alto Peru. Patrick Ntsime takes readers on a literary journey around South America with Mr Silver and his descendant, Mo Motara, South Africa’s first diplomat to Bolivia.

Mo Motara faces many trials and tribulations as a diplomat on the precipice of post-apartheid South Africa, including two extended stays in mental asylums, and meeting the love of his life. Together, they set off on an exciting adventure filled with romance, secrets and excitement. The author draws fascinating parallels between the slave trade and the liberation of both countries in this fictional autobiography, which makes it the perfect read for lovers of history and romance.

Author
Patrick Ntsime
Editor
Lizette Balsdon
Published
14 December 2016 (Kindle)
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Waitstaff Customer Experience (CX) Training Manual

Our 2024 training manual for waiters and waitresses: practical customer experience standards for frontline hospitality teams.

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