In Spencer Johnson’s “Who Moved My Cheese?”, we encounter two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two little people, Hem and Haw, navigating a maze in search of cheese a metaphor for the resources and success we seek in life. When their cheese supply is unexpectedly moved, the characters’ varied responses highlight the human reactions to change. While Sniff and Scurry quickly adapt and search for new cheese, Hem resists. However, Haw eventually learns to embrace the new reality. This story underscores the importance of anticipating change and being prepared to adapt when circumstances shift. When leaders of public or private…

If you are not progressing as you should, the issue is not strategy. It is your execution discipline. In my experience, many leaders know where they want to be (vision/ambition/goals); and where they are now (current performance). The challenge is how to close the gap (how to get there). As Mr Strategy, that is the gap I come to help bridge work with your team and bring fresh air to the discussion to agree on the set of priority interventions to get there. Imagine a rowing team where every crew member is strong, disciplined, and eager to win. The problem?…

Let’s talk about two managers: Peter and Alice. Both joined the same company, at the same time, in the same role, and were talented. Ten years later, Peter is still in middle management, drowning in meetings and tasks. Alice? She’s on the senior leadership team. What happened? Take the case of Peter Kalema. Peter is good at his job. He knows his processes inside out. His team likes him. He meets KPIs consistently. But that’s all he does. Peter gets stuck in the “execution trap.” He’s a dependable workhorse. Always the go-to guy for putting out fires. But here’s the…

Most organizations operate like a sports car with the emergency brake on. Lots of energy and time are spent on hiding flaws, trying to appear perfect and spotless. Such organizations are not authentic and obviously not responsible. To win, create a culture where weaknesses are aired and tackled head-on. That’s acceleration. Want to start a new year with fresh energy, culture change and team focus? In box, let’s talk. #culture #mrStrategy #transform #win

“Celebrating mediocrity isn’t encouragement—it’s an apology for setting the bar too low.” Companies love to shower applause on anyone who completes a task or meets minimum expectations. Every report, every small success, no matter how insignificant, seems to earn recognition. And they have a word for it “Small milestones.” Celebrate milestones. Not “small” milestones. But here’s the truth: constant praise for routine work creates a culture that confuses adequacy with excellence. Leaders who applaud mediocrity undermine real achievement, leaving top performers overlooked and uninspired. Handing out trophies for simply “doing the job” doesn’t motivate people to go above and beyond;…

“An open door doesn’t guarantee an open mind; sometimes it just lets in the draft.” CEOs and managers love to boast about their open-door policies, imagining it’s a magnet for fresh ideas and honest feedback. But let’s cut through the corporate charade: an open door often leads to an empty room. Employees aren’t lining up to share groundbreaking concepts or candid concerns just because you left your door ajar. A case in point Take the example of a fictitious case of NileTech Solutions in Uganda. The CEO, Mrs. Achen, proudly maintained an open-door policy. She believed it fostered transparency and…