December 2015
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We are painting in the dark – Series 4:
Based on the last three blogs in this ‘painting in the dark’ series, we have a dilemma. A dilemma afflicting multiple-tiers of East Africa’s social fabric; the school system, individuals and their values, and the family-unit. The three shape the value-systems and livelihood approaches of both the orthodox and quasi-modern East African family. The messaging… Continue reading
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We are painting in the dark – Series 3:
Continuing the ‘giving back to my society’ theme, Blog 3 of the ‘painting in the dark’ series talks to the trials and tribulations of the quasi-modern East African family. We write ‘quasi-modern’, as there is little doubt that the orthodox East-African family has undergone a shift from its African roots to a quasi-modern institution, strongly… Continue reading
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We are painting in the dark – Series 2
For many years, I have dedicated December of every year to giving back to my society. Please note the word ’my’ society. As a Ugandan, I have to assume ‘my’ society is Uganda and, in particular, my village Nakabugu; yet as an East-African citizen, I am also obliged to consider East Africa ‘my’ society. Therefore,… Continue reading
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We are painting in the dark – Series 1
How do you ensure you are effective in the world that throws at you: ‘systemic and sustained uncertainty’, ‘sustained noise in the system’, ‘a future that is complex and hard to define’, ‘an education system that is teaching for a future that is unknown’, ‘a family that is financially secure today but not tomorrow and… 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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