It does not matter how many qualifications you have, if you don’t know how to make yourself visible, they still will not be enough. You must be visible. Tell the world what you can do. Attention has been drawn to several University students holding placards reading “What’s Next?” These have now graduated to tribal undertones insinuating exclusion of employment opportunities to some tribes and regions in the country. The University graduates on the streets must take note that NO campaign that promotes hate and sectarianism has a place in Uganda. A university graduate is a highly educated person by Ugandan…

What is next after University? Welcome to life exams. Can you start a business? can you find a job and succeed at work? What skills do you have that can easily bring you money? The fact is the majority of IT finalists cannot even look after a company computer assigned to them! It clocks 5 pm, and someone just walks away from their working station off to their evening errands. They cannot even power down the computer properly, organize their workstation, plan for what to do the following day and check-in with their supervisor on how to win. Clearly, University…

Good boards provide insights that management do not know. If the board is well composed, it provides: 1) Strategic insights and guidance on how to solve start up challenges like access to capital -equity and or loan 2) Avoiding problems that kill most start ups like poor recruitment, lack of compliance, and a bad business model. A good board asks questions to help the start up owners reflect and fine tune their business case. 3) Strategic positioning. If a start up is lucky to have a seasoned person of high repute on their board, it gives them good visibility. Imagine…

Jim Drani Drileba is the Manager of Risk Advisory Services (RAS) with BDO East Africa, a specialistaudit and consultancy firm. Jim also headed the Internal audit department at Lacor Hospital before moving as the Director of Business risk and compliance with Mazars BRJ. He met with Mustapha B Mugisa and shared his journey in the risk and investigation. Jim says if you are a person who is professional with integrity and humility, you succeed. Time management is critical in our profession. Dress for the part. And lastly, write well. Tell us about your journey. How and where did you start…

Yes. Another name for CEO is Managing Director or Executive Director or President. In the UK, the organization’s top honcho is referred to as Managing Director. If it is a not for profit organization, the same role is referred to as Executive Director or Executive Secretary. In the US, the same position is referred to as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or President. Any staff involved in the day-to-day running of the business or organization is called an Executive staff member. An Executive Officer or Director is a Director or an Officer who is also involved in the day to day…