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I have worked in International development, and with respected International development agencies, for over 20 years.

I continue to get fascinated by what brings and takes away EFFECTIVENESS in both People and Organisations.

I'm especially interested in helping organisations and people become effective at what they do.

• We are all retiring into farming – Uganda’s new social security craze

  By AB Gabazira on September 6, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  In a system where a social safety net is a dream, the tendency to opt for the ‘self-service’ option is a route many of you have and shall continue to choose. We have observed a trend in the choice of… Read More ›

• Should we work for organisations whose culture orientation is the same as ours?

  By AB Gabazira on August 23, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  This week we discuss organisation vs. individual culture dilemma. Should we work for organisations that share the same culture orientation as us? And, what is on offer for organisation culture? Mono or poly culture? Traditionally, culture at organisations tends to… Read More ›

• COVID-19 prevention guidelines – blank slate at Buliike Village, Luuka District

  By AB Gabazira on August 9, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  When it comes to COVID-19 prevention, there is a not very visible bottleneck: policy enforcement vs. culture/mindset enigma. This is a true story originating from Buliike, Luuka district, a few kilometres from Nakabugu, our other ancestral base. Now, COVID-19 has… Read More ›

• Race and Inclusion – the unconscious habit – Series 2 of 2

  By AB Gabazira on July 26, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Oooh, Uganda! May God Uphold Thee…!! We ended series one of this blog, wailing to God our Lord, to uphold Uganda, laying our future in thy hand and hoping that as a people we remain free and united. Indeed –… Read More ›

• Race and Inclusion – the unconscious habit – Series 1 of 2

  By AB Gabazira on July 5, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Let us start with a confession: we were born into a tribal society.  So, it’s crucial to put both racism and tribalism in context before we earn the right to complain about racism and its ‘cousins’. Race is a group… Read More ›

• Couldn’t share more today …

  By AB Gabazira on June 21, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

• Sunglass leaders – the filter effect that casts everything in one colour

  By AB Gabazira on June 14, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  This week – our focus is on what we call, for purposes of this blog, the ‘sunglass’ leader. A leader whose manners demand of those they lead, to see the world through one lens and colour – their lens. It’s… Read More ›

• COVID-19 and the Nakabugu conundrum Series 2 of 2

  By AB Gabazira on May 31, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Hello there! How should our Nakabugu kindred deal with COVID-19? As shared … This week, we are discussing solutions. Some solutions are in the hands of the Nakabugunites themselves, but as usual, for the vulnerable African, some are God sent… Read More ›

• COVID-19 and the Nakabugu conundrum Series 1 of 2

  By AB Gabazira on May 24, 2020 • ( 7 )

  

  These are times to worry and look after ourselves, family, work colleagues, and the vulnerable people on the globe. We dedicate this blog to our loved ones. For us at the Effectiveness lab, a special dedication to our kindred, the… Read More ›

• COVID-19: back to basics with Ugandan Ubuntu

  By AB Gabazira on May 10, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  This week, we continue the Effectiveness lab’s COVID-19 monologue. We choose to discuss three socio-economic and typically Ugandan issues. We opine that the COVID-19 crisis has forced Ugandans and our always welcome visitors, to reflect on our increasingly ‘borrowed’ lifestyle…. Read More ›