‘’How easy to be amiable in the midst of happiness and success’’ – William Ellery Channing. Such may easily be said of Sheikh Ahmed, the simple and unassuming CEO of a global industrial conglomerate. This ‘’happy old man’’ is universally…
Leila is a cheerful, optimistic, happy-go-lucky woman. Her highs are as dramatic as her lows; she can rail at you in one minute and re-appear with a ready smile in the next minute. She is good company and has little…
Aggressive and forceful, Jide is one of those people who loves to play the devil’s advocate. A high-ranking member of the client staff, he has been with the Company for years and has seen several change initiatives fail. Because he…
Comfort is a quiet woman in her mid-thirties. When you were introduced to her, your first thoughts were ‘’Cool, reserved and logical.’’ You notice that when she speaks to you, her facial features are controlled and she speaks in a…
It’s been a while since I last posted; six months, to be exact. What can I say – A combination of blogger’s block and killer consulting hours. Whether it’s a new organizational structure, a superior operating model or an upgraded…
This weekend, I downloaded and read Nigeria’s poverty reduction strategy from the website of the World Bank. The full title of the document is NEEDS (National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy) and its development was spearheaded by the eminent Professor…
People tend to regard Change Management as ‘’the softer side’’ of Project Management. Hence, the delivery of Change Management is often challenging due to these misconceptions: Myth 1: Change Management is just the “soft touchy feely stuff”. Reality: Change Management…
‘’If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.’’ Change is never a solo effort. Because organizations are made up of people, to effectively manage change on a project, a Change Manager…
Picture this. Today, a new President is sworn into power in Niakanda – a fictional developing country in Africa. Brimming with enthusiasm and good intentions, His Excellency’s first task is to convene a sovereign National Summit with experts drawn from…
My cousin recently had two adorable twin daughters. As I admired their pictures on FaceBook, I was struck by the thought that these four-month old girls know more about the process of enacting a successful change than 99% of the…
