Randy WeekesMay 8, 2020Resilience in the time of COVID-19Let me begin by thanking CANADEM deployees and all other international workers who are working on the front lines or remotely, in your...
Randy WeekesMay 7, 2020Succeeding on Short Term MissionsWhat are the secrets to success on short term international missions? Long term international missions provide time to learn. Those that...
Randy WeekesMay 6, 2020The Right Stuff Success begins with me. Do I have what it takes to succeed on international assignments? Research suggests that while 75% of us enjoy...
Randy WeekesMay 5, 2020Take Two AsprinsAs a short term traveller, you don’t have time to get sick. You will get better but being sick will consume your working time and feel...
Randy WeekesMay 4, 2020With Eyes Wide OpenThe world can be a dangerous place. We don’t want to be naive about it. We also don’t want to be paralyzed by the risks. The ideal...
Randy WeekesMay 3, 2020Good things come in small packingsThe secret to successful packing for short term international missions is “small”. Keep it light and compact. Pack what you think...