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Who would you die for?
A human body is in built with a safety radar of sorts. Whenever exposed to any life-threatening event, the body’s safety mechanisms are...
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The unemployment myth
Caller: “Is this Bernabas Mustapha?” Me: “Who is this?” Caller: “I want to meet you. I have my son, and He just completed a degree in...
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Genuine or scam: developmentchannel.tv; trading as Uganda Poverty Alleviation Program (UPAP) in Uganda – be aware
There is no easy money, and of course no free lunch. There are lots of fraudulent schemes. You must stay awake all day. Otherwise, chances...
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Hit the iron while it is still hot
Are you a leader? It is advisable that you hit the iron while it is still hot. When you wait for it to cool, however hard you try to hit...
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To report early at work or not? becoming an outlier in office
It is easy to be recognized as exceptional performer. One of the middle managers at an international company in my private mentorship...
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What are your top four must-win-battles?
You cannot be everywhere and succeed. You must select your top three to four must-win-battles and focus all your energy and resources...
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Negotiating salary as a new staff
What you don’t know about me is that I resigned from my first job. This was one of the worst decisions of my life. And I want to warn you:...
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Negotiating salary as a new staff
What you don’t know about me is that I resigned from my first job. This was one of the worst decisions of my life. And I want to warn you:...
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Why some university graduates find it hard to get jobs
How long did it take you to get a job after graduation? If you are among the few lucky ones, you got a job even before you left campus. You...
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How big is the luck factor in startup success?
Luck is useless if it lands on the unprepared. As they say, if you want to win a lottery ticket, first go and buy the ticket! However,...
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How big is the luck factor in startup success?
Luck is useless if it lands on the unprepared. As they say, if you want to win a lottery ticket, first go and buy the ticket! However,...
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What is your focus? How to avoid a ‘stone in the shoe’ scenario.
You are a Director. You have a scorecard with over 50 performance areas identified for your Pillar. As the days become months which turn...
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Who is an entrepreneur?
You are 25 years. You have just graduated from University with flying colors. During your time at University you become a student leader....
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What is the bullseye for your business?
The bullseye is the Centre of a shooting target. The role of the leader or the chief executive officer is to identify the target. The role...
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Only six banks have submitted applications for the ICGU CG awards, is this good for the economy?
When the Institute is celebrating corporate governance, it is something everyone should be involved in. It is their opportunity to shine....
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ICGU Corporate Governance Awards 2018
The Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) has organised the first Corporate Governance awards that will take place on 17th May...
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How to evaluate the board’s effectiveness
To effectively evaluate the board, you must have set targets against which you are evaluating the board members. This calls for an...
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The board’s role in oversight of risks
The board is responsible for oversight. This includes risk management and compliance. Regardless of the type of the company, failure to...
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The board’s role in corporate governance
The board is the top most decision-making body. It is accountable to the shareholders or the owners of the business. Its primary roles are...
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Getting a board appointment
There are no announcements for board appointments. One will ask how companies find the people to sit on their boards. Getting a board...
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Why it is important for families to intermarry
Intermarriage is good. It facilitates diversity and mixing up of different genes to deliver something unique. The practice of marrying...
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How to win a job where 500 people have applied
First, why would a person in their right mind apply for a job where 500 applications have already been submitted for the same job? If you...
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How can Interns get confirmed at the workplace?
The biggest challenge is always how to put your foot on the door. Once you go past that challenge as an intern, it is your best opportunity...
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Governance and profitability: is there a dilemma?
The reason for good governance is to earn as much profits as you can in a sustainable way. In non-government organizations and public...
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