The Dakar rally started today in Saudi Arabia. That it is one of the most dangerous rallies in the world is a given and that it has generated so much controversy over the years is also a given. But have you seen THAT logo? Every time I see it I get the chills. Hands down […]
The Dakar – forget the rally, its the logo for me! Read More »
Last week amidst a very hectic morning I found a large black box inside a large brown paper bag placed carefully on my desk. The only packages I receive are small food deliveries or fabric samples in plastic courier bags. My birthday is some months away and Diwali, well I actually have no idea when
We may or may not see it coming: a mental health epidemic at velocity driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aware or not the global lockdown will have created trauma in many of us. Some of us will have been triggered and others of us will have picked up new experiences which will have resulted in
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The Global Management Challenge Kenya 2019-2020 edition concluded a few weeks ago with a tense final that would see teams Valenca Aga, The Invictus and Managemen finish on the podium. The ultimate prize – an opportunity to represent Kenya at the International Final – was won by Valence Aga. Congratulations to Viviane, Nicholas and John for their
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I’ve spent over a year passively looking for a PA. Without a doubt I think it’s the most difficult role to recruit for. Beyond the usual assessments undertaken by any organisation that has a certain standard for recruiting, this role needs more: emotional intelligence, values, confidentiality, management competence, communication, listening – all on a level
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Yesterday I was recognised as one of Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40 men for the 2nd year running, by the Business Daily. I’ve pasted the unedited version of the profile (minus the typos!) below. Thank you to those who nominated me – I don’t actually know who you are! I am humbled and inspired by
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The maturity of our Kenyan graduates stems from…? A few weeks ago, while doing my campus visits to speak to students about the Global Management Challenge I tripped over a realisation – the maturity of our graduates is so much lower than the graduates I meet from other countries. Granted there are the odd few who through
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There’s a growing expectation amongst Kenyan graduates that having a university degree entitles them to a job of their choosing. When they get a chance to show who they are at an interview, they behave as if they know better than the vastly more experienced interview panel. It doesn’t work like that. And we’re now
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I have cried tears of joy today. I cannot remember the last time I felt this sense of pride and elation. I couldn’t speak for ages because I was in a state of positive shock – “what have I managed to do!” I have changed the lives of five individuals. Five students who 6 weeks