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Monthly Archives: January 2016

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Amazing Re-Branding For Successful Continuity

Our activities in the month of August 2015 were rather fascinating. In addition to usual corporate training and consulting engagements, the book “Career Dynamics in the 21st Century,” has continued attracting new and initially unexpected human capital development opportunities, especially through the church. The teachings in the book have continued resonating well, even with the men of the Collar, some of whom have not hesitated calling us for mentorship sessions. Recent examples have included ACK All Sts. Cathedral Church, Nairobi – Men’s fellowship; PCEA Zimmerman

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Need for Long Term Taming of the Shilling Volatility

Deficiencies in foreign exchange and volatility of the Kenya shilling compared to other international currencies should be of concern to all citizens. The current state of affairs is sadly an indication of rough economic times, especially if sustained for long.  The situation largely results from reduced export income versus huge outlay towards financing of imports. Whereas our income from exports is largely attributable to agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and tourism, the latter has been experiencing tumultuous times particularly in the recent past. Invariably, one of the

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How Disruptive Thinking Creates Demand in a Competitive Marketplace

The strategy column celebrated its second anniversary in September, having started in 2013. As you may by now know, strategy is about continually thinking outside the box. It encourages disruptive approach to the way we do business, think and even behave. Sometimes, that may not always be perceived well, especially in light of the collectivism culture in Kenya. Here, people are generally agreeable, therefore conforming to known behaviors or ways of conducting routine affairs. But will that suffice anymore, especially in a fast changing world?

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Need for Long Term Taming of the Shilling Volatility

Deficiencies in foreign exchange and volatility of the Kenya shilling compared to other international currencies should be of concern to all citizens. The current state of affairs is sadly an indication of rough economic times, especially if sustained for long.  The situation largely results from reduced export income versus huge outlay towards financing of imports. Whereas our income from exports is largely attributable to agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and tourism, the latter has been experiencing tumultuous times particularly in the recent past. Invariably, one of the

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Need to Nurture Innovation Culture to Tame Unemployment

The launch of the National Youth Leadership Development program code-named is a significant re-orientation initiative of the unemployed and unemployable graduates in the country. Most importantly, it is heartening to see renewed emphasis of equipping university graduates of all disciplines with essential job and life skills that enhance their employability. The program which was launched by President Uhuru in September is designed to equip volunteers with their inner compass to guide them through the many opportunities and challenges in life. The ultimate goal is to

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