This is the second time the National Communication Authority (NCA) is undertaking a mandatory registration of SIM cards. The first time I wrote about its impact on Universal Access Obligations of the State as per the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) perspective, of which Ghana is a proud member. I...
It is always exciting to see or learn that people want to develop local solutions to address challenges peculiar to living in Ghana. One such challenge that has become a headache for businesses and individuals is getting a smooth and effective delivery service in the country. Even when you...
“The mouse that removes the palm-nut that turns out to be the bait of a trap, would already have known that the palm-nut does not ripen on the ground.” – Nigerian proverb
We are all born with blazing idealism to live meaningfully and happily. That is what inspires our curiosity...
History of the Chamber
The Chamber of Corporate Trustees of Ghana was incorporated in the year 2015. The Chamber appointed its first Executive Secretary, Mrs. Clara Kasser-Tee in September 2018 when it commenced full operations.
The Promoters of the Chamber saw the need to have a trade and professional business...
…Critical evaluation of some use cases
Technology is fast changing how industries operate today. The fast-paced innovations and their consequent applications in industry have led to a more rapid advancement in the operations, strategy, and management of these industries. The law sector has not been spared by the ravaging...
… The most treasured life’s asset
The name of a person defines his or her identity or individuality. It also distinguishes a person from other people. A name forms part of the personality of an individual. A person without a name doesn't exist. I certainly believe so. The naming ceremony...
Exposing Waste in the Value Stream
Introduction
In the last episode, we presented the required tools for constructing a Lean organisation. It is essential to highlight, however, that for a Lean organisation to operate properly, its value stream and non-value contributing activities(wastes) must be eliminated This article examines the various types...
Written in style
…Typefaces, fonts and the customer’s experience
Human beings are so complex that any study of human behaviour is always going to be such fun. No matter the conditions under which people are studied, people always make for an interesting subject of study. In business studies, where humans are...
…a risk management tip
"You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you." - Maxwell Maltz
Today’s topic is about how employees can cope with the consequences of making mistakes and learning lessons from them and moving on. It is about “rolling with the punches”.
The Meaning of “Roll with the punches”.
According to McGraw-Hill...
Thirty years ago, on September 16, 1992, currency speculators forced the British Government to abandon the commitment of pound sterling to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. In the days that followed ‘Black Wednesday’, sterling subsequently lost 15% of its value. By early 1993 it had lost almost one-third of...