All posts by Mwangi Wanjumbi
The Writer is a Passionate Corporate Trainer/Consultant in strategy, change management and leadership development. He also provides unique SME Growth Solutions, whose expertise is tied to amongst others, an international research on SME development that was published in the Business in Africa Journal of July 2007. He was also a monthly strategy columnist for 5 years in the Monthly SME Today Magazine. He is also the author of the KICD approved Career Dynamics in the 21st Century, that was used for alignment of the new (Kenyan) Education Curriculum - CBC. He also authored the 2018 Living Beyond Survival; No More Tiptoeing in Life twitter:@mwanjumbiAspirants Need To Leave Empowered Organizations, As End Of Crises Management In The Public Sector Looms
By Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer Just this month of September, numerous senior public servants have left office to try their luck in the seemingly lucrative political arena. On the other hand, there are many private sector players whose eyes are also set on the same arena. However, based on past history, some aspirants may have ventured out there to endear themselves with voters, but focusing more on the future. Others are desirous and will leave nothing to chance to
Read MoreMeasuring The Impact of Personal/Organizational Development Initiatives May Not Be Optional Anymore
By Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer The habit of measuring performance through developing goals and objectives ensures smooth mobility in the ladder of success. Nevertheless, SMARTER goals and SMARTER objectives attract even higher chances of the desired success. This applies not just to individuals but also organizations and even the national situation. In fact, quality management concepts advocate that “you cannot manage it, if you cannot measure it.” In this realization, some media revelations this month were seemingly provocative. Why?
Read MorePassive and Involuntary Strikes Greatly Inhibit Personal/Organizational Growth and Progress
By Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer Any strike anywhere, rekindles the memories of the powerful Solidarity Movement that was an enigma to the Polish Government in the 1980s. Rather than getting frustrated with the happenings in our own country, some of which were difficult to come to terms with, I found refuge in seeking out information from around the world. Newsweek Magazine, then my greatest source of global information brought out highly captivating news. Those about Poland were by no
Read MoreA Wake up Call As An Amazing Young Mind Delivers a Powerful Message from Zimbabwe to Nairobi
By Mwangi Wanjumbi – Newtimes B. S. CEO & Chief Consultant/Trainer Even as we pride ourselves of being one of the greatest importing nations in the East African Region; what can we ever dream of importing from Zimbabwe, a lowly placed Southern Africa Nation? Further, what leadership lessons can we even learn from modern day Zimbabwe? These were the two questions that kept lingering in my mind throughout the last week of August 2012. This was not because I was in any way destined for
Read MoreIt is Only the Talent Driven Who ABLY Manage to Develop SMART Goals that are Propelled by SMART Objectives
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 MoreHurry! Hurry! Invaluable Benefits Propelled By The 21st Century Human Capital Development Paradigms Now Beckoning
By 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
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