In memory of Samuel F. Owori, past CEO of ICGU and the #1 Rotarian from Africa of our time.
Mustapha B Mugisa had a one on one interview on his life’s lessons and below are the excerpts of the …
A proposal that wins business
What is your proposal success rate? If you are a partner in law, accounting, an engineering firm, or any practice …
Tool 45 of 104 is to improve your self-esteem
On 08th June 2019, I met a man, tall about 26 years. He said “I have a B. Com and …
Are you challenged to surprise yourself daily?
The best freedom is an open mind. That is why outstanding leaders create an environment of frank and free communication. …
Is your role a striker or defender? Here is how to grow your career
Who of your staff is a striker and who is a defender? As a business leader, focus on improving the …
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Tool 43 of 104, is to be careful when lending money
Have you ever had someone approach you for a quick loan? Whether you are successful or not, you will receive …
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Entrepreneurship vs. formal employment
It is good to start businesses. It is even better to grow businesses that have already been started. We need …
Tool 42 of 104 is to optimize your opportunities
Tool 42 of 104 is to optimize your opportunities “…To him, Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to …
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Strategy formulation and execution
Winning the Game® newsletter Are you executing your strategy? Planning is cheap, because anyone can have a plan. Effective execution …
Tool 41 of 104 is to show up often
Luke 9:17 They all ate as much as they wanted, and when the scraps remaining were collected, they filled twelve …
The rise and fall of Support Organisation for Micro-cent Development (SOMEDI) microfinance
My Dad’s best friend, Mr. Joseph Businge, used to own three shops and a restaurant in Masindi town. His wife, …
Tool #40 of 104 is use the watertight principle for your life’s success
John 16:12-15: Jesus said: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for …
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The Cooper Motor Corporation (CMC) rise under new management: Al-Futtaim Automotive group
The transformation of CMC into a highly successful, well-diversified automobile giant represents one of the remarkable corporate-success of the new management; …
Know your banking products and how to win.
Islamic Banking Islamic Banking is a form of financing that draws its mode of operation from the sharia law. The …
Tackling Uganda’s health care challenges: Is health insurance the best option?
Mary Kyomuhendo, a senior consultant at one of the top Multi-National Companies having its subsidiary branches in Kampala has been …
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Financial Inclusion: Is Uganda on track?
Financial inclusion is the new buzzword in international development. From promoting Bonabasome, bonobagagawale programs to fighting income inequality are we …
The rise and rise of fast foods in Uganda
A crispy-chicken sandwich and soft drink for Ugx 50,000? That sounds abnormal? Not to everyone! Uganda has seen the rise …
Transfer Pricing: The ticking time bomb for MNCs
Uganda, like many other countries in the region and further afield introduced transfer-pricing regulations in 2011. The regulations became effective …
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The death of Jobs
There are jobs where people will no longer be required. Today, you can access money from their bank, anywhere any …
Cybercrime on the surface web
There are three levels of internet. The normal web. The deep web. And the dark web. Normal internet users access …
Cyber security increase in Uganda
Security services provider Summit Consulting Limited says an increase of 40 cases is too significant a number given that police …
The only way to overcome fraud challenges
When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate came right after my presentation and said “Mustapha I really appreciate your …
The rise and fall of Victoria Basin Savings and Microfinance Cooperative Trust Ltd (VBS)
The demise of Victoria Basin Savings and Microfinance Cooperative Trust Ltd was a big blow to so many people’s livelihood. …
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Your DESTINY revolves around YOU
Over the 10 years I have been working in various institutions among the many lessons I learnt is to always …
Story of a football game, how to win at the work place
It is a game of two objectives: Score many goals and do not concede. All the 11 players and the …
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Are you driving in the rear-view mirror?
If you drive a car or use a taxi, you have seen the driver looking ahead through the main driving …
Never surrender your control
Never surrender your control. The biggest challenge as an entrepreneur is trying to lose control over the critical aspects of …
Why your team building retreats are usually a waste of time
In the last five days, I have received several requests for proposals for team building facilitation at the management team …
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Cyber security as a service (Csaas)
Blockchain hacked. Once hailed as unhackable, blockchains are now getting hacked. That was the headline of an article by Mike …
In your life, who are you benchmarking against?
In your life, who are you benchmarking against? Your achievements will be average if you compete against the average. Take …
How do you attract and retain donors and strategic partners?
No donor has too much money to just give away. The key words are value for money, accountability, transparency, and …
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How often do you communicate?
How often do you communicate with your peers and seniors? The more you communicate frequently, the high chances of being …
The false sense of security
You are not safe as you may think. Even sophisticated IT security professionals, are naked on line but have a …
Task for Media Productions Executive applicants
Thanks for your interest in working at Summit Consulting Ltd. We are a team of experts who specialize in digital …
Tool #36 of 104 focus on skills not mere paper certifications
Jesus said: ‘the sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me- John …
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As a board member, what is your role and what are your responsibilities?
“I am called James Kizito. I am a board member at xx Bank.” You have seen people enjoy introducing themselves …
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Why is Bobi Wine a hot news in Kenya?
Analysis of the nation.co.ke website statistics shows that “bobi wine treason” is one of the top key words many people …
Lessons from Steve Gouves on Living a Happy Life
Steve Gouves dies a billionaire, with a fortune of $ 7 billion, at the age of 56 from pancreatic cancer, …
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The Champions League of Comeback Kings
It is good to be an underdog. This Champions League quarter finals has made lots of losses for the bet …
The cost of parenting
It is too expensive to produce. Kampala has finally made me stop my dream of having three children. Two are …
Football and the power of big dreams
Barcelona Football Club could not score a goal at Liverpool’s Anfield Studium. With a three-nil advantage, Barcelona came to the …
Death by poor governance, part 1
I used to sit on the Board of a certain institution which I am not at liberty to disclose for …
What is your aspiration?
What is your ambition or aspiration or winning vision? The red triangle In the red triangle, you have a vision …
How high do you set your goals?
You should dream while awake. Not asleep. That way you avoid living a life of wishes. After interacting with many …
Request for internship placement at Summit Consulting Ltd
Are you applying for internship with a recommendation from your University addressed “To Whom It May Concern?” Stop it. As …
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Planning to succeed daily
Most people make an annual plan instead of a strategy at start of every New Year. Is that effective? Why …
Is your meeting Agenda making people sleep on you? part 1
Have you ever attended a meeting where the Chair kept on talking and talking until the team members switched off …
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Rethinking insurance through innovation
When the coach saw the number exceeded his limit, he brilliantly gave us a simple task. He said, “I want …
Tool #35 of 104 it to be humble and learn to be happy
John 20:19. In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in …
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Why work with Summit Consulting Ltd
We will continue to offer services that are not necessarily for the profitability of summit Consulting but for improving our clients and shareholders
The habits of star performers
Not all staff are the same. Star performers have habits for high performance. A habit is something a staff does …
What type of employee are you?
The partner came to my colleagues and asked to see the proposal for a consultancy project whose deadline was fast …
Playing to win
“We have to take a chance and play to win. It doesn’t mater if we lose, we have to try …
Grow your business with digital strategy
What is your digital strategy? By now everyone has told you why a digital strategy is critical. That is not …
Gain skills for your career success
What makes a good flower? The secret may not be something you think. Good flowers attract bees. The flowers do …
Towards a cyber secure Uganda’s banking industry – a presentation to CEOs of financial institutions in Uganda
The rate of fraud in Uganda’s financial institution is on the increase. Just like any industry, communication (or transfer of …
The Internet wizkid – computer fraud in a bank in Kenya
XY, a financial institution, suffered US $504,000 loss in fraudulent transactions. The culprits did it by: (i) gaining access to …
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Bank loan fraud scheme uncovered
After several years of investigating fraud, I have come to the realization that in many cases, internal staff are involved …
Why lawyers must understand technology
Getting lawyers to appreciate technology is a difficult task indeed. As technology transforms the legal practice, electronically stored information (ESI) …
How to turn rejection in your career into an advantage
All people have at one time in their lives faced rejection. The important thing is to understand the cause of …
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Role of the board in Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCP/ DR)
No company should get ready. It should stay ready. That way, there are no surprises. The case of fire at …
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Tool #34 of 104 is to be a mentor, a God parent who does not betray trust
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not …
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Avoid relying on one person’s opinion
No one moves looking in one direction. There is no offense in looking side-ways, ahead and peeping. And when it …
Procurement Consulting for more value for money
Want to get value for money from your procurement? At Summit Consulting Ltd we help work with your internal procurement …
Mustapha B Mugisa, Mr. Strategy is a Transformation Speaker and Trainer
Do you want to transform your business? Have Mustapha speak to your Board Members, Top Management Team (TMT) and General …
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Is your board empowering you?
The issue Majority of Board members add little impact on the organisations they serve. Even worse, they act counter intuitive …
Mobile money is a national security risk!
In 2015, Commercial Court Justice Christopher Madrama ruled in Katuntu vs Mtn Uganda Ltd & Anor that mobile money services …
The state of cybersecurity in Uganda
A discussion with Mustapha B. Mugisa, of www.mustaphamugisa.com. 1. How safe are businesses/individuals online? Starting with businesses, their safety is …
You improve what you measure. Here is why micro-monitoring ticks
Regardless the size of your business, you must practice micro-monitoring to avoid small challenges and misses from becoming huge. You …
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Is your strategy executing you?
“A poor strategy executed well is always better than a great strategy executed poorly.” — Michael Porter Strategy means choice. …
How to win at Panel Interviews easily common questions answered
Have you ever lost that much needed promotion job at the last minute at the panel interview? Have you ever …
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What is your position
Running a company is like managing a football club. You must identify the best people and place them in the …
What value do you bring on the table?
Do you know that everyday you go to work; the company is spending money? As a good employee, conduct a …
The lie: staff motivation improves productivity
If you want a good life, go out and act. Start doing something about it. Stop waiting for some folk …
The pit hole rule: “Don’t get ready stay ready”
Technology is slowly killing traditional local knowledge. Gone are the days of using pit latrines for sanitation. Before flashing toilets, …
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Improving the lives of victims of HIV/Aids
James Kakoma Junior a diploma holder in Accounting and Finance is the financial officer at Need Help, a local NGO …
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Mustapha Mugisa Welcome to my Gallery Mustapha Mugisa Speaking at a conference in 2019 Mustapha Mugisa Speaking at a conference …
Fighting corruption and fraud risk
Fraud and corruption posses a big threat to corporate success. As custodians of financial resources, the accountants’ role is more …
Darkness at noon: the story of my six hours in jail!
The events in this story happened eight years ago. But are firmly stuck in my mind. It is the story …
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What to be a great team player?
Great team players say; “I don’t know”, “I need help”, “I was wrong”, and focus on behaviors not personality when …
The sophisticated “Christian”
This case study explores the role of forensic accounting in fraud detection and the need for internal auditors to adopt …
Digital frauds are killing businesses silently
We live in a digital world where basically the use of computers, Internet and other sophisticated technology is at its …
How much have you invested into your computer security?
Today, every company or organization worth its name has at least more than 70% of its workforce doing office work …
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The SMART entrepreneur has a right Mindset
Why do you think many businesses are struggling to pay rent and operating costs? The answer is poor mindset. As …
The SMART entrepreneur – Sets a vision
Previously, we discussed about starting a business. Today, we explore the qualities of an entrepreneur. Once you have a business …
How and where to start a business?
Why are there so many people jobless? The answer… They don’t know where and how to start a business. And …
What does success mean to you?
We all want to be successful. Most people define success in terms of accumulating a lot of money and having …
Tool #33 of 104 is to pray for strength to endure tough times
Luke 13:1- 4 Some people arrived and told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with that of …
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Tool #32 of 104 is to change one step at a time
Luke 9:28. Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he …
Addressing the CEO’s dilemma, growing your career
The top three things that keep a busy CEO up at night include: (1) Disruptive technology management including ICT security …
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You too can investigate, part 2
In part 1, we explored steps in conducting an investigation into any allegation. After securing the crime scene, you must …
You too can investigate, part 1
Investigating is always a challenging undertaking. That is why there are few investigators. You need all round skills to lead …
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Lawyers’ vs Internal Auditors’: Why CEOs and other top executives value lawyers more than the auditors? Part 1
Have you ever wondered why most CEOs will make the first call to their lawyers when faced with a key …
Tool #31 of 104 is to accept and carry your own cross
What is your personal cross? Have you accepted to carry it without complaining or you are working hard to have …
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Tool #30 of 104 is to have the right guide
“Luke 6:39 Jesus told a parable to his disciples: ‘Can one blind man guide another? Surely both will fall into …
Tool #29 of 104 is to forgive
Luke 6:27-29 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those …
Training: Why you need Finance For Non-Finance Professionals
WHY summitFINANCE 4 NON-FINANCE PROFESSIONALS (summitF4NFPs) TOOLKIT TRAINING? Can you tell the difference between an income statement and a balance …
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Business Continuity Plan/Disaster Recovery (Iso 22301) Implementation
In May 2014, the Chief Executive of one of the manufacturing Companies received a call that the factory was on …
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Tool #28 of 104 is to avoid being comfortable with the average
Luke 6:17 Then fixing his eyes on his disciples he said: ‘How happy are you who are poor: yours is …
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Tool #28 of 104 is to focus on the big picture: catching fish or men?
Luke 5:1-11 But Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.’ …
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Role of the Board in IFRS 9 implementation part 1
The board provides insights that the management may lack. For this reason, experienced and exposed people sit on board. Boards …
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A simple guide to shape company culture
A company without a culture is like a team with members who are strange to one another. You want to …
Biases of an incidental Executive
Don’t put everyone on the frontline; you need generals To Think and Plan for the business There is a reason …
Your company needs a strategic plan
It is common for some entrepreneurs and directors to say “my company is small. We don’t have a lot of …
How to speak to influence and win deals
At 9:00am sharp, I was signaled by a smartly dressed lady in a blue dress, in her mid-30s to enter. …
Tool #27 of 104 is the power of integrity
Proverbs 13:20 “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Things do not become …
Tool #26 of 104 is the power of the tongue
Ecclesiastes 1:9 “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under …
Tool #25 of 104 is the power of reading
Ecclesiastes 1:9 “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under …
Tool #24 of 104 is repetition
Ecclesiastes 1:9 “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under …
Marriage woes: to check the phone or not
“I want you to recover all the WhatsApp messages, SMSs and Facebook chats. My husband is always smiling while chatting …
Why and who to marry? Part 2
“In a good marriage, couples are like Tennis players, when one beats the ball to the other player, it must …
Why and who to marry?
I met my wife at my brother’s wedding meeting. Before then, I did not know that she was my student …
Money and sex in marriage: How to enjoy the two
“If you can sit down and have a meal together with your wife, you are lucky. Finding a partner and …
Complacency Kills Careers
There is a difference between pushing yourself to the limit, and being comfortable with little. If God has blessed you …
Study the wall first. Don’t just drill through
2019 is here. We are all pumped up to conquer the year swiftly. This morning, I received the following message …
Talent is useless without hard work
If you don’t work hard on your talent today, you could die with it just like a anybody. You will …
Tool #24 of 104 is to plan ahead practically
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see …
Tool #22 of 104 is to explore more
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer”, Psalm 94:19 On Friday 14th December 2018, …
Tool #23 of 104 is be happy, Christ our Savior is Born!
Luke 2:10-11 but the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which …
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Tool #21 of 104 is to stay away from negative voices
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer”, Psalm 94:19 Twice I came from behind …
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Accounting crime and fraud challenges
When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate came right after my presentation and said “Mustapha I really appreciate your …
Tool #20 of 104 is to ignore minor issues
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” …
Tool #19 of 104 is to pray
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Mathew 5:6 The dream looked real. …
Tool #18 of 104 is to have True friendship.
Who is that friend who knows you very well? The message came in at 1:30am. Most messages from family, friends …
Tool #17 of 104 is to know who you are
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have …
Tool #16 of 104 is to be part of a cause
Proverbs 19:17 “One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for …
Tool #15 of 104 tools is hope despite the tough times
“Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” There is always a light at the …
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Tool #14 of 104 tools is to take it easy
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon …
Tool #13 of 104 tools is to embrace change
Fred Kyaligonza (1974 – 2010) was one of the sons of an Indian migrant who settled in Munteme Village, Hoima …
Tool #12 of 104 tools is speaking to be understood not just to be heard
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, Proverbs 31:8.” “When …
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Tool #11 of 104 tools is to create a shared vision
What is the basis of your decision making? As Catholic Christians, mastering the 10 commandments helps us discern right from …
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If you lack the skills the company needs to grow; you don’t deserve a job
What skills do you bring on the table? What is the value of the skills you bring on the table. …
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If something is yours and you deserve it. Get it
Do not beg for something that rightfully belongs to you. If you have agreed with someone to undertake an assignment …
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Tool #10 of 104 tools is to plan for your retirement by investing wisely
“A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” Proverbs 13:16 When a Nurse who had …
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Tool #9 of 104 tools if you don’t forgive, it only hurts you
I grew up with a single mother. She is one of the most hardworking and focused people I know of. …
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Tool #8 of 104 tools: you are your best lawyer
“So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of …
Tool #7 of 104 tools is to be loyal
So many people, but few to trust. So many followers, few loyal cadres. That is the challenge of every leader. …
Tool #6 of 104 tools is mile deep, inch wide focus
It is easy to try to be all things to all people. Saying yes is the easiest decision. That way, …
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Tool #5 of 104 tools is loyalty and reliability
“Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this, …
Tool #4 of 104 tools is self-esteem
“Obusaija babwetera”, goes a popular saying. Loosely translated to mean, “Before others call you a Man, you have to act …
Want to be an effective CEO? Don’t let people wait at the reception…
When I was working in a bank way back in 2002, I often made people wanting to meet me wait …
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Tool #3 of 104 tools to be efficient and economical
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. Bring them here to me,” he said. …
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Case study improving the lives of victims of HIV/AIDS
Nothing eats stakeholder value like fraud and corruption. Prevention of fraud is better than investigations. To this end, Summit Consulting …
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What is your worth?
“Pay me according to your company salary structure”, she replied to a question by one of the panel members at …
Who is rejecting you? Accept and move on
Rejection does not mean you should also despair. Most of the time, those who reject you open the way for …
What is the state of your integrity?
It is so a bad state of affairs. Society is elevating people with money regardless how they got it. Many …
Taxes, family finance and you
I come from Munteme village, Hoima district. In the early 1990’s, Munteme was like a ghost town. Old buildings with …
Ethics and integrity training – the new focus for well managed companies
Lack of ethics and integrity is the cause of all problems. As we speak now, someone in a company is …
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Here is how to implement a national cyber defence system
It was reported earlier that USA has accused China of Cyber Stalking, something which China refuted in the strongest terms. …
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Is your degree real? Can you support it
If you’ve anything you are selling, error on being practical. It is more effective than talking. Many people can make …
You don’t have to hurry to accumulate wealth
There are things you are supposed to achieve after hard work over a long period of time of say five …
Are you secure? Debit/ credit card fraud schemes explained
I have investigated several credit and debit card fraud schemes. I have encountered the following exposures over and over again. …
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Are you a good friend?
Would you keep a relationship where you kept giving and giving but never received anything in return? For me, it …
Addressing the CEO’s dilemma, growing your career
The top three things that keep a brilliant CEO up at night are: (1) IT security risks; (2) Great talent …
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One on one with Chris Kabagambe
Briefly, tell us about your journey. How and where did you start and where are you now? How did you …
Who would you die for?
A human body is in built with a safety radar of sorts. Whenever exposed to any life-threatening event, the body’s …
The unemployment myth
Caller: “Is this Bernabas Mustapha?” Me: “Who is this?” Caller: “I want to meet you. I have my son, and …
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Hit the iron while it is still hot
Are you a leader? It is advisable that you hit the iron while it is still hot. When you wait …
To report early at work or not? becoming an outlier in office
It is easy to be recognized as exceptional performer. One of the middle managers at an international company in my …
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What are your top four must-win-battles?
You cannot be everywhere and succeed. You must select your top three to four must-win-battles and focus all your energy …
Negotiating salary as a new staff
What you don’t know about me is that I resigned from my first job. This was one of the worst …
Negotiating salary as a new staff
What you don’t know about me is that I resigned from my first job. This was one of the worst …
Why some university graduates find it hard to get jobs
How long did it take you to get a job after graduation? If you are among the few lucky ones, …
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How big is the luck factor in startup success?
Luck is useless if it lands on the unprepared. As they say, if you want to win a lottery ticket, …
How big is the luck factor in startup success?
Luck is useless if it lands on the unprepared. As they say, if you want to win a lottery ticket, …
What is your focus? How to avoid a ‘stone in the shoe’ scenario.
You are a Director. You have a scorecard with over 50 performance areas identified for your Pillar. As the days …
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Who is an entrepreneur?
You are 25 years. You have just graduated from University with flying colors. During your time at University you become …
What is the bullseye for your business?
The bullseye is the Centre of a shooting target. The role of the leader or the chief executive officer is …
Only six banks have submitted applications for the ICGU CG awards, is this good for the economy?
When the Institute is celebrating corporate governance, it is something everyone should be involved in. It is their opportunity to …
ICGU Corporate Governance Awards 2018
The Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) has organised the first Corporate Governance awards that will take place on …
How to evaluate the board’s effectiveness
To effectively evaluate the board, you must have set targets against which you are evaluating the board members. This calls …
The board’s role in oversight of risks
The board is responsible for oversight. This includes risk management and compliance. Regardless of the type of the company, failure …
The board’s role in corporate governance
The board is the top most decision-making body. It is accountable to the shareholders or the owners of the business. …
Getting a board appointment
There are no announcements for board appointments. One will ask how companies find the people to sit on their boards. …
Why it is important for families to intermarry
Intermarriage is good. It facilitates diversity and mixing up of different genes to deliver something unique. The practice of marrying …
How to win a job where 500 people have applied
First, why would a person in their right mind apply for a job where 500 applications have already been submitted …
How can Interns get confirmed at the workplace?
The biggest challenge is always how to put your foot on the door. Once you go past that challenge as …
Governance and profitability: is there a dilemma?
The reason for good governance is to earn as much profits as you can in a sustainable way. In non-government …
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Why do some Ugandan businesses fail?
Many people start businesses because of the attractiveness of self-employment. However, sustaining the business is the most difficult part. One …
Where and how do you start life after campus?
Why do some students get great jobs before they live campus while others tend to linger for long on the …
Hold on, pain ends.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, …
Winning at the work place
What is wrong with the young people? Where exactly did you get this boy? I am disappointed. During interviews, we …
Who is the bean weevil in your business?
Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate The International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March 2018, under the …