…Daaavi and the Strange Banker at Kpeme! In the early 1990s, my family embarked on a new adventure as we relocated to Kpeme in the Volta Region of Ghana. The reason behind our move was my dad's transfer as a senior police officer to take charge of one of the...
The debate over the difference between tactics and strategy is as rich as it is enduring. In his seminal 1996 article in the Harvard Business Review, Harvard’s Michael Porter tackled this issue head-on. While his focus was business, his arguments can be applied much more broadly – including to...
Climate change is tagged these days as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, requiring innovative and sustainable solutions. One such solution that scientists have unearthed is biomimicry, a concept that involves imitating natural processes, systems and elements to solve human challenges. The question is: is there...
The 21st century is the century of technology, and the Internet is the biggest engine of technology. Businesses, individuals and nations are taking advantage of the emerging components of technology for various strategic and business reasons. Despite the numerous advantages technology and the Internet have brought to humanity, there...
A comprehensive guide to SME financial health Financial statements are the pulse of any business, providing valuable insights into its financial health, performance, and viability. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey in the world of business, comprehending key financial statements such as the balance sheet, income...
Ghana is facing an economic conundrum. The nation's economy is at a crossroads despite its rich culture and history. As it grapples with slowing growth, high inflation rates, and unemployment, the question arises - how can this beautiful country regain its economic vitality and improve the lives of its...
In an era defined by the ever-escalating urgency of climate change, the weight of individual actions has never been more profound. The importance of individual actions in our battle against human-induced climate change grows exponentially everyday. Our planet is confronting an existential crisis, a looming specter of rising temperatures, melting...
A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it. --Chinese Proverb Organizational change is very rampant in the financial services, and it has a bearing on how people are treated as well as how they respond to the effect of these changes. In...
Ama O. Sarpong, an emerging trailblazer in the dynamic world of the upstream oil & gas and energy transition industry, has rightfully earned her place among the 50 most influential female executives featured in the esteemed Africa Oil Week POWER LIST 2023. This recognition not only applauds Ama's remarkable...
…the influence of physical space on employee experience I am a proud village boy. Those who know me know it is an identity I wear on my sleeve, proudly. And there is good reason why. Staying with my maternal grandmother in the village was an experience I will not exchange...