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We are just five days away from the launch of the Enhancing Leadership and Governance in Public Financial Management (ELG-PFM) program, designed to significantly enhance the leadership and governance capacity in public financial management with the involvement of our esteemed Ministers of finance from #Ghana #Kenya #Nigeria #Senegal and #Zimbabwe. The ELG-PFM program will: •Equip financial leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive economic growth and development in the continent. • Improve information exchange and peer learning mechanisms among senior public officials within and across African countries. • Strengthen oversight and accountability functions in public financial management in target countries. Save the date! On May 31st, we invite you to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, to launch the ELG-PFM program. This will be an interactive event where we will share updates, insights, and key takeaways. You can also join the proceedings online using the link that will be shared, ensuring that you can actively participate no matter where you are. #EnhancingLeadership #Governance #PublicFinancialManagement #EconomicGrowth

Just returned from an inspiring week in Uganda 🇺🇬, where I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address for both the Institute of Internal Auditors - Uganda's 15th Annual Board & Audit Committee Workshop and their 18th Annual Internal Audit Conference. The room buzzed with passionate leaders committed to good governance. Throughout my career, a persistent challenge has haunted me: the lack of diversity in leadership and boardrooms across Africa. This reality stands in stark contrast to the very foundation of good governance – the principle of "by the people, for the people." I challenged them with a critical message: Africa's young generation and women are the continent's untapped potential. Why is this so important? 1. Africa boasts the world's youngest population, brimming with fresh ideas and tech-savvy solutions. Yet, leadership positions remain dominated by older generations. This disconnect hinders progress. 2. Studies show companies with diverse leadership outperform their less diverse counterparts. Imagine the potential if we tap into the full spectrum of African talent! 3. By empowering young leaders and women, we unlock a wave of innovation and propel Africa towards a brighter future. Thank you Institute Of Internal Auditors - Uganda. for the impactful work that you do. Asante! Follow AsanteOnBoards on X for more of my board work and efforts to have more younger professionals and women on boards. #Boardwork ##boardleadership ##boarddirectors #boardmembers #boardtraining #boardplacements #boards #governance #leadership #diversity #equity #inclusion

IDENTIFYING DYSFUNCTIONAL BOARDS IN OUR CSO SECTOR IN KENYA: In my many years in senior management in this sector, I have had the privilege of being secretary to Boards by being the ED as well as being a member of several boards locally and internationally. I have identified 3 characteristics of dysfunctional Boards:         Rubber Stamp Board. This type of board approves whatever management proposes and often plays the role of cheerleader. These organizations tend to be run by charismatic chief executives who value their autonomy and assemble a board with the expectation that its members are compliant and mainly serve as “window dressing” to reassure external stakeholders.  Micromanaging Board. This board takes on key management functions in addition to its proper governing role. The staff becomes disempowered and often passive (or passive-aggressive) in the face of repeated intrusions into what they rightfully expect would be their areas of authority. Balkanized Board. These boards consist of people who are concerned about only one part of the organization—often the program they support financially. They typically avoid trying to see how all the pieces of an organization fit together, leaving that task solely to the chief executive. The fragmentation can be dangerous when an organization's revenues; funding or reputation shrink and priorities must be reevaluated quickly and holistically. Who can Identify with these Boards?

🌍 Last week, Dr. Catherine had the pleasure of speaking with 35 senior professionals from six African countries—Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Rwanda—who were shortlisted for her Mentorship and Coaching Program in Consulting. Out of 142 applicants, these 35 were selected for interviews. Dr. Catherine is grateful for the high level of interest and talent shown by all candidates. 🔍 This is the first time Dr. Catherine is offering mentorship in consulting, following the success of her Masterclass. This program is a response to requests from masterclass participants who wanted further guidance. The goal is to create a group of top consultants who excel in serving clients and maintain high professional standards. 💡 In the mentorship program, Dr. Catherine will teach these professionals several important skills, including: 🌟 Understanding what clients value most and delivering this value consistently. 🤝 Building and maintaining strong client relationships. 🛠️ Managing multiple clients effectively with practical tools and techniques. 🚀 Addressing common challenges faced by consultants and strategies to overcome them, as well as avoiding typical mistakes. 💰 Dr. Catherine will also guide aspiring consultants on setting competitive rates for their work and negotiating increases over time to ensure their services are valued properly. 📑 Additionally, Dr. Catherine will help these professionals learn how to create strong proposals and budgets for consulting assignments, including justifying various costs. Stay tuned for more updates about the program and the exciting developments to come! #ConsultingLife #BusinessConsulting #StrategyConsulting #ManagementConsulting #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #ContinuousLearning #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset #AchieveYourGoals #GoalSetting #DreamBig

On Saturday 10th August, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Institute of Chartered Governance mentorship session at on Personal Development facilitated by Mr.Godwin Otim, an HR Specialist under the Institute of Corporate Governance- Uganda at Naguru sky Hotel. My key takeaways from the session included: 1. Learn to have personal effectiveness in all tasks assigned to you. 2. Write down your 5 priorities and actively work towards them daily. 3. Average people dedicate a lot of time to hyper distraction activities while high performing individuals dedicate their time to hyperfocus. 4. Positive energy enlarges your circle of influence. 5. Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they cannot play it wrong. The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, The Chartered Governance Institute UK - Ireland. ICSA Uganda - East Africa Region Dr. Rita Kabatunzi , Kaahwa Moses, Daniel Nasasira, Kirabo Patience Senyonga #personaldevelopment #mentorshipsessions

Understanding the requirements of the donors in the industry and equipping people as well as processes is the primer for achieving the goal. It has been a wonderful journey to understand the bits and pieces of proposal development for USAID; and a plethora of reading and reviews of the references has enriched me with information, knowledge, and wisdom. Understanding NOFO/RFA/RFP is very important, a team of personnel having the necessary skillset is a blessing for the organization. Roles and responsibility matrix are inevitable in the process along with the activity calendar for a satisfactory outcome. Only rigorous review and editing could ensure a state-of-the-art proposal. Collaboration with range of stakeholders, local organizations, implementers, and active as well as meaningful participation of community in the development proragmmes could potentially raise the bar. Innovation, creativity, and uniqueness in the prorgamme design are the core elements to stand out from the crowd. Overall, to achieve such overarching tasks, perseverance, attention to detail, and scholarly leadership would be valuable. Nonetheless, a positive attitude to learn both from success and failure through constructive reflection could immensely benefit people, the organization, and the culture. #proposaldevelopment  #workshop #usaid #humentum

The choice between an advisory board for SMEs or a full-fledged executive board. 🌟Question: What does corporate governance look like practically for an SME or a startup? Do you have to go full executive board, or can you start with an advisory board? In this video, Sarah Yvonne Byabazaire explains that there are different growth stages for an SME. The kind of corporate governance you need depends on the level of growth your SME has achieved. In the early stages, starting with an advisory board can provide the essential expertise and guidance without the full commitment of an executive board. As your business grows, transitioning to a more formal executive board structure can help navigate the complexities and challenges of larger-scale operations. Every business, at every stage, might need someone from the outside who brings in much-needed expertise and fresh perspectives into the business.” Watch the video below to Learn More Steadman Global Consulting | JKC Consulting | COVAE | Ligomarc Advocates | Standard Chartered | aBi - Agricultural Business Initiative | Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) | The Deal Flow Facility | Capital Markets Authority- Uganda #SMEGovernance #CorporateGovernance #Leadership #SMEs #EU #Uganda

**Managing Social Change with Capacity WORKS** . This training provided me with a comprehensive overview of GIZ's management model, Capacity WORKS, and its five success factors. I also gained hands-on experience with practical tools that can be applied to manage and drive social change effectively. #ProfessionalDevelopment #CapacityWorks #ProjectManagement #SocialChange #GIZ #Hi #LearningJourney #ContinuousImprovement

it's evolutionary, separating owner mentality to corporate mentality. This spreading through all business aspects and decision making