Self-Development

While data collection is an essential first step in monitoring and evaluation, it's not enough on its own. The real challenge lies in bridging the gap between data collection and decision-making to ensure that M&E research leads to real-world impact. In this article, we'll explore the key steps M&E professionals...

In today's fast-paced, rapidly changing business world, companies are under increasing pressure to not only drive profits but also to consider the impact of their operations on society and the environment. This is where Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) comes into play. CSR refers to the voluntary actions taken by companies to...

Trust-building requires patience, effort, and dedication from all parties involved. It starts with creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and opinions without fear of judgment or criticism. Team members should also be open to learning from each other to build mutual understanding and respect. By investing...

The story below “From Hauling Buckets or Building A Pipeline”, as told in the opening pages of Robert Kiyosaki’s “The Cashflow Quadrant,” challenges us to critically examine our approach to career building. Though written specifically for entrepreneurs, it is applicable in all spheres of life. For example, an employee who...

“We have been equipped for everything that we have need of in this journey of life, but we need to discover the toolkit that we have been equipped with” - Uwem Umana I would like to talk about how we are equipped for life's journey using the duck and other animals...

A conversation with Gavin - Uwem Mbot Umana Gavin looked at his GCSE result for the 10th time. He had done well in most of his subjects. What else could he have asked for. For the core subjects of English math and science, he had aced them. There was celebration in the air...

This is an idea closely identified with Donald “Don” Sull, an associate professor at London Business School and rising star in a new generation of management gurus. Educated almost exclusively at Harvard (first degree, doctorate and MBA), Sull worked in consulting (with McKinsey & Company) and private equity (with Clayton,...

As we approach the end of any year, everyone is understandably apprehensive, some in fact worried about the likely outcomes of their various pursuits since the beginning of the year. Targets, indeed, must be met, salaries paid, and stakeholders kept happy. The question on everyone’s mind right now is “how...