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…
First, a Math Whizz For as long as I can remember, I have always been a math geek. In my early years in secondary school, I won first prize in a school-wide Mathematics competition. In my book-keeping classes, I fell…
Hi, I’m Glory … Catalyst for positive change … Savvy change management consultant … Aspiring writer and entrepreneur. In a technologically savvy, geographically dispersed and ever-changing world, any high-performing organization needs to be agile and change-ready in order to effectively…
