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Blog PostHow 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
Read MoreFocus On Opportunities in 2015
For the better part during the month of February 2015, we have been in the state of massive television blackout, occasioned by disabling of the analogue signal. This action was sadly followed by self switch off, of digital television by the 3 leading stations. Apart from throwing viewers into bewilderment, the said stations could have inadvertently selected a self destructive trajectory. The big 3 television media houses had formed a strategic alliance of convenience to safeguard their industry niche. They engaged in continuous court battles
Read MoreHow and Why We Should Make the Right Turn at the Careers’ Junction
Career dreams start early in life and it is common to witness some interesting intimations. When I grow up, I want to become a Neurosurgeon, Lawyer, Engineer, Pilot…. etc These fantasies are familiar to all of us. Our children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other loved ones have experienced similar fantasies. What drives people into those dreams and how many achieve the same? What prevents the others from living those dreams? In the meantime, many of those who sat examinations last year, and
Read MoreLook Out For Business Disruptions In 2015
Perhaps your business or industry has recently experienced disruptions that may affect smooth continuity into the future. Even if not, there may be reason to consider the occurrences in the education sector, which seems destined for invaluable transformation. The first quarter of every year presents great opportunities and threats for education oriented businesses in this nation. The outcome of the Kenya certificate of primary education and Kenya certificate of secondary education has traditionally been positive news for excelling students as well as institutions. It inevitably
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