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 ›
People
We fundamentally believe that the most important asset for any organisation (including family) is its people (staff). Organisations that get the best out of its people, shall get ahead of the others in the race for productivity and effectiveness.
Should we work for organisations whose culture orientation is the same as ours?
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
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
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
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 ›
COVID-19 and the Nakabugu conundrum Series 2 of 2
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: back to basics with Ugandan Ubuntu
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 ›
COVID-19 crisis – opportunity-laden monster, for those with the right enterprise-spectacles Series 2 of 2
Friends – we are back to complete the series, Covid-19 crisis – an opportunity-laden monster for those with the right enterprise-spectacles. Last week we discussed opportunities in the professional work ecosystem and technology. We outlined the levers that one can… Read More ›
COVID-19 crisis – opportunity-laden monster, for those with the right enterprise-spectacles Series 1 of 2
COVID-19 – on 31 December 2019, a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown aetiology was reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. On 9th January 2020, China CDC reported a novel coronavirus as the causative agent of this outbreak. It was baptised… Read More ›
Corona virus life realities – drawing-down on our life expectancy
When facing death, in Nakabugu village, the tendency is for us to run to God – the God we call “Kibumba or Katonda“ and the other tribes In Uganda call God: “Ruhanga, Deke, Kaboona, Were, O-kibumba, etc.” Today is Easter… Read More ›
