May 2015
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The bad side of effectiveness
Apparently, for you and me to acquire the certification effective, at what we think and do, requires us to deliver expected outcomes for self and organisations. Really simple, is it not? There are many references to effectiveness: in strategic plans, scientific dossiers, election manifestos, curriculum vitae’s, job application letters, government policy briefs and communiqué. Effectiveness is… Continue reading
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How leaders can turn a ‘risk-taking culture & failure’ into an asset
Many of you reacted to my blog last week: ‘It is not bad to fail’ with surprise, disdain, affirmation, and in some cases confusion. How can leaders ensure organisational effectiveness when failing at the same time? One of you had this as a response to the blog article: ‘….controversial facts to me….’ ‘It is not… Continue reading
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It is not bad to fail!
People hate ‘failing’ and will do everything not to associate with perceived failure. I suppose, failure takes something away from people and as such we hate it. The usual human response to failure is: to deny, hide, repackage, massage, or simply disregard failure. Failure management or avoidance gets more pertinent when it comes to organisations.… Continue reading
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The INGO modus-operandi: hyper supermarket, Department store, or Boutique? – Part 3
Friends, here comes the third and final blog in the series. Together, we have traversed INGO configurations over the last three weeks from the INGO being a hyper supermarket, departmental store and finally boutique. We have also oriented this blog series to the philosophy that: It is no longer about ‘does it work for the… Continue reading
About Me
Apollo B. Gabazira is an Ugandan OD. junkie fascinated by matters that render organisations/individuals effective or not. He blogs on effective leadership and management. He is a devoted green-farmer and breeds the Ayrshire cow at Nakabugu, Luuka district, Uganda. Apollo is quite effective at what he chooses to do.
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