By Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer The recent elevation of talented personalities to leadership positions, is certainly commendable. On this unique move, the current Tourism Minister could be guided by unusual leadership foresight. That may be the only explanation on why he is selectively appointing celebrities such as Caroline Mutoko, Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill and others to the boards of tourism oriented quasi government bodies, as opposed to the usual political rewards that we are used to. Actually, the idea
Read MoreBy Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer Some two young readers working for diverse multibillion shilling corporate bodies are facing some interesting dilemmas. The same are related, yet different in some way. Hilda a technical operator has always wanted to attend some training programs, which she thinks will improve her performance. But, the employer has not shown any interest in sponsoring her. According to the HR Manager, training is a favor that needs to be carefully extended to employees. Ideally, the
Read MoreBy Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer The imminent exit from the judiciary by Nancy Baraza, presents some interesting lessons on integrity in leadership as well as our holistic value system in general. Having trained organizational staff and written broadly on these earlier sensitive and controversial areas (for some), in the recent years, it is now an opportune moment to bring out some hard realities. In any case, discussions on value systems are now part of our every day life. But
Read MoreBy Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer Board room intrigues and wars are now common occurrences and somehow favorite news items for not only the print and electronic media, but also the dynamic social media. Interestingly, people have been banned from ever sitting in boards of public companies. Perhaps, their past involvements, may have led to ongoing upheavals, in the companies that have been under their care. In other situations, national agendas continue being derailed by the same intrigues. It is
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