EQ – no longer a nice to have
We’ve explored in these pages many times the process of innovation as well as the task of leading of innovation from a variety of perspectives. It is all too easy to allow such considerations to focus on technicalities or methodologies. Important though these are, it is important that we do not lose sight of the […]
Innovation mindset and adaptive leadership
I was privileged to spend a week at a University in Morocco recently working with colleagues from academia, Government and the private sector to explore topics in entrepreneurial leadership. This is a topic of great importance generally but perhaps with particular consequence for the African Continent as its constituent countries seek to develop socioeconomically, from […]
Failure as fuel
In the vibrant, complex, and rapidly evolving landscape of African entrepreneurship, failure is not an anomaly — it is a frequent and often misunderstood companion on the journey to innovation. Of course, this is not a unique African problem, though it has a particular prevalence and manifestation. Yet, within these setbacks lies a powerful, underutilised […]
They were neither up nor down
My title was inspired, if inspired is the appropriate word, by my musings on the traditional English nursery rhyme, “The grand old Duke of York”. It goes like this: The grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up to the top of the hill, And he marched them down […]
A moment in history
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
Belly-chest knowing
I write this on the Feast of Stephen, of Good King Wenceslas fame – more often referred to as Boxing Day – that day for exercise and sleep to work off the typical excesses of Christmas Day. Also, for me, a day when I begin a process of thankful reflection on the year past (yes, […]
Disruption in our wallets
I was privileged last week to attend the launch of Rwanda’s National FinTech Strategy. It was a nationally significant event, attended by Cabinet Ministers, the Governor of the National Bank, major figures from the finance sector, and a host of entrepreneurs. However, it carried not just national importance, but also regional significance given the emergence […]
I imagine so …
I’m fascinated by the genesis and evolution or words and phrases, particularly when they diverge from their original intent. This is no mere academic interest. The words we use frame our worldview, and our worldview frames our actions, and our actions expand or inhibit our horizons. Take the phrase “I imagine so”. In its modern […]
Digital health – a driver for health equality
Digital health, which encompasses the full spectrum of the use of digital technologies to improve health outcomes, has the potential to revolutionise healthcare, perhaps especially so in developing countries. These regions often face acute challenges in healthcare delivery, including limited access to medical facilities, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and inadequate infrastructure. By leveraging digital […]
Innovation Africa 2023
It is now two months since I had the privilege to represent Imcon Consulting at the Innovation Africa Ministerial Summit 2023 in Kigali as one of forty five invited Summit Partners. I’ve now had the opportunity to reflect on the themes and impact of the summit, and it seems timely to share these thoughts with […]
