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Telecom innovation: lots of talk, little action!
Lack of innovation is one of the top killers of big companies. I am disappointed with my telecom service provider. For example, I use an...
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I am not the founding president of ACFE International!
I just checked online and could not believe my eyes: I am indicated as the founding president of the ACFE International, on the link...
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Kampala Parents School (KPS) morning traffic jam is self-inflicted
If you have a kid attending Kampala Parents School (KPS) you must already be tired of the incessant daily traffic jam starting at around...
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Orange Uganda finally shows signs of going to the Alter; in the name of consolidation
Orange has reportedly hired a consultant to advice on exiting from the African market. According to TMT finance. This follows intense...
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Things Are To Be Used, People Are To Be Loved
Once in a while, I come across great inspiration on the net. A friend this morning forwarded me the following words in an email. I don’t...
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Airtel roaming – it is not working as advertised
It is a joke. It is a marketing gimmick. Airtel’s highly advertised Airtel one network across Africa, does not work or is not yet working...
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Who vs. why? Here is why some people are great leaders
Who is a powerful question as it helps you to identify the person responsible the current situation. On the other hand, “why” helps you...
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Top 5 Hi-Tech Frauds That Awed Me In 2013| Unclassified, part 2
This is a continuation of the countdown of the top 5 high-tech frauds in 2013. Click here to read part 1. This is about a reckless IT...
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Vodafone to acquire Orange Uganda: joke or reality?
Classified information is that Vodafone plans to acquire Orange Uganda Ltd operations and plans are underway at the group level for an...
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The consultant from hell: how my client lost a fortune and an image!
Consultant turned English teacher, this is a story of how a big manufacturing company collapsed by a guy calling himself, “I’ve a ‘PhD’...
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Corporate governance, part 1 of 3: Four amber signs of poor governance in your organization
Following my most popular article, “Boardroom politics killing institutions in Uganda”, below are four signs of poor governance, I learnt...
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Impact of a weak Uganda shilling on our economy
Understanding the impact of a weak Uganda shilling What does a weak US $ against the Uganda shilling mean for; The growth of Uganda’s...
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Top 5 hi-tech frauds that awed me in 2013| unclassified
Below is a countdown of the cyber frauds that proved fraudsters are always a step ahead of the good guys. Unfortunately many top honchos...
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Top five challenges your small business must fix in 2014
In 2013, I am proud to have worked with MTN Business to empower small and medium sized business in capacity building and skills...
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Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2014
It is that time of the year where everyone spends like crazy. You need to remember that 2014 is coming and the period from January to March...
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Rwanda setting the pace for innovation and economic power house
If there is any country that is at the forefront of excellence and advancement, it is Rwanda. The country is doing right all the things...
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Efficiency in schools
This is good for all those concerned about efficiency in schools. If you are a teacher or a head teacher or an owner of a school or...
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Board member's guide to understanding your business effectively
“To be an exceptional board member, know the details first”, Mustapha B. Mugisa, 2013. “Average leaders place blame, exceptional leaders...
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Barack Obama's address at Nelson Mandela's memorial service
Extracted from http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/10/barack-obama-nelson-mandela-memorial-service To Graça Machel and the Mandela...
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How do you terminate a non-performer?
It is easy to recruit an employee, but difficult to terminate one. And the laws of Uganda make it so difficult to terminate an employee...
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Here is how to implement “Know Your Staff” policy effectively
Did you know that internal staff are responsible for most frauds in your company? Recent research by the Association of Certified Fraud...
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“Know Your Staff” effectively, part 2
Below is a guide to implementing KYS policy. Every new employee must be required to complete the “new employee form.” This document is...
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Of government inefficiency and bureaucracy!
Corrupt people like a lot of bureaucracy. That is why many initiatives aimed at creating agile and lean processes will always fail. The...
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Part 1: MTN Business Training Gulu dubbed as the best of its kind
Few companies that deliver what they promise. And MTN Business’ “With the Right Partner Any Thing is Possible”, always comes real when you...
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