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What is Business Risk and Resilience in Banking
Banks require dynamic and flexible risk management to navigate an unpredictable future in which change comes quickly. Uncertainty amplifies business risks because it creates unstable environments where traditional forecasting models may fail. To develop this topic, it...
Mindset Shift
We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” —Oprah Winfrey Every one of us has a certain mindset. Organisations have a mindset, too. Changing a mindset is an almost impossible task unless the holder or owner of that mindset chooses to do something...
Don’t You Just Hate Rules!?
For as long as I can remember, I didn’t like rules. I’ve mostly respected authority, but I struggled with enforcers who had a rigid, black-and-white approach. I wasn’t always very popular with people in positions of authority—especially those who couldn’t (or...
Staying Positive Despite Setbacks: Embracing Resilience
Setbacks are an inevitable part of life, whether they occur in personal endeavors, professional pursuits, or even in broader societal contexts. Despite their often overwhelming presence, the way we respond to these challenges can define not only our character but also...
Integrity and Candour
The Heartbeat of Leadership Leadership is not just about vision, strategy, or even results—it’s about character. And at the core of character lie two essential qualities: integrity and candour. As a nation, we’ve seen the devastating effects of leadership without...
Navigating AI-Induced Tensions
How Leaders Can Foster Resilient Organizations Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, redefining productivity, and creating unprecedented opportunities. However, for executives navigating these changes, AI often introduces significant...
Sustainability as an Enabler to High Performance: Practical Examples and Global Best Practices
Introduction In today's rapidly evolving business environment, sustainability has transitioned from being a mere buzzword to a core driver of organizational success. It’s no longer just about meeting ethical obligations or compliance with regulations, but about using...
Employee Wellness in the Workplace
The Role of Leadership in its Promotion Leadership isn’t just about achieving results through strategic thinking, planning, prioritizing, making sound decisions, and driving for growth. It is also about ensuring effective communication, Innovation, promoting...
Breaking Free from Micromanagement: ‘The Boda-Boda’ Management Style
In many parts of the world, local transportation systems are defined by frequent stops. Whether it's the tro-tro in Ghana, matatu in Kenya, okada in Nigeria, boda-boda in Uganda, or tuk-tuk in India, these vehicles make their way to their final destinations by picking...
Making Up for Lost Opportunities
“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” — William Shakespeare To redeem is to compensate for losses made. In relation to time, it is to buy up or swallow up every good opportunity and to make the best use of your time while at it, bearing in mind that...
There IS NO EASY WAY!
You might have heard the story of the man (let’s call him Steve) who approached God, complaining that his cross was too heavy to bear. God responded that everyone has a cross to carry but granted Steve the opportunity to choose another from the “cross store” of life....
Governance as an Enabler to High Performance
Introduction In today’s vulnerable, complex, and rapidly changing business environment, effective governance has emerged as a critical factor in driving high performance within organizations, whether they are public institutions, private companies, or non-profit...