Richard Branson’s vacation ‘non policy’ makes us rethink our approach towards taking time off. By now, I am sure that those of you who took time off during the end of the year are back in the thick of things and that all of us are working hard to ensure that we make a strong […]
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Good intentions aren’t good enough – let’s get practical. Last week, I had written to you about reflecting on the year gone by with your family and/or friends. I hope that some of you were able to try it out. Aaron also sent me a great article on reflections that I want to share with […]
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Cut through the market clutter with a distinctive purpose. Over the last few years, we have seen big shifts in terms of what consumers are expecting from and how they are engaging with brands. So, companies are now rethinking the role of Marketing. It is no longer sufficient for brands to just make a promise […]
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From hidden bias, to boys’ clubs – perspectives from a feminist’s journey. How can we do better on gender equality? The recent Ndiema Leadership Forum, our annual meet which brings together our leaders from across the globe, was themed on the ‘XX Factor’. As part of the event, we hosted some wonderful sessions by award-winning […]
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It is safe to say, that for the first time in the age of technology, ad hoc face-to-face meetings are no longer an option for many people. While we don’t anticipate in-person meetings to go away forever, working during the Covid-19 crisis does provide us with the opportunity to reflect on how the best leaders […]
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The joy of carrying our just born bud cannot be described in words even if we weave the best of them in the most magical manner possible. While entering parenthood has its perks, we should understand that it also demands us to be responsible, mainly in terms of taking care of the health of our […]
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Replace the silo mentality with genuine collaboration. We all know that effective collaboration is critical to our success. To create and deliver amazing products and experiences to our consumers, we can’t do it alone – we need to meld together a variety of experiences and perspectives. All the pieces need to come together. We talk […]
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New challenges demand bold, creative thinking – not tired, “safe” solutions. At our Kenya head office, we have a sign that greets everyone at the entrance – “KEEP SAFE IDEAS OUTSIDE”. To succeed, we need to be bold and agile. However, the further we go into unknown territory, the more we crave stability – because uncertainty makes us […]
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A five-step strategy for turning those brilliant plans into reality. Recently, one of our team members was feeling frustrated at things not moving at the desired pace in her team. The team was having good meetings, and everyone seemed to be in sync. And yet, many of the issues that had been aligned on before […]
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Awareness about the advantages of robotic surgery is on the rise across the globe. In India, over the years, the concept of robotic surgery has evolved and in the last few years there is increased traction and the Robotic Surgery technique has found itself a regular use case in many of the Corporate Hospitals and […]
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