The Importance of Defining Roles Clearly
In the dynamic corporate governance landscape, clearly defined roles facilitate smooth operation and are pivotal in steering the organisation towards its strategic objectives. A vivid outline of responsibilities ensures that every financial process is undertaken judiciously, maintaining a balance between strategy and day-to-day management....
A silent but profound form of dominance is underway, spearheaded not by nations but by tech behemoths that dominate the digital realm. It pertains to these powerful entities' control and use of data, algorithms, and digital spaces to extend their economic and political dominion.
It is crucial to note that...
For decades, it has been accepted best practice to invest in different regions and asset classes, from equities to real estate, to futureproof your portfolio. These investments can spread risk and create new opportunities to ensure longevity and the greatest value. But what about where you reside? The same...
CREDIT INSURANCE
In the intricate ballet of the business world, sustaining a harmonious flow between trade receivables and ensuring that the cash flow remains uncompromised is pivotal. In this delicate dance, credit insurance takes centre stage, acting as a formidable shield against the potential pitfalls of non-payment and unforeseen financial...
Goal 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals calls for the implementation of partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society to facilitate the realisation of the first 16 Goals.
Its primary goal is to foster the establishment of robust global partnerships that are dedicated to promoting sustainable...
Vice President Bawumia’s role in the Akufo-Addo government may be a political one but just as many have done in other jurisdictions, for instance for Donald Trump or Barack Obama, we tease out some organizational and leadership lessons from Bawumia’s role as Vice President. We can surmise that for...
In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, the pressing need for inclusive development has captured the world’s attention like never before. Nowhere is this urgency more evident than in Africa, where the quest for development, independence and sustainable progress has given rise to ambitious initiatives such as the Lagos Plan...
A combination of domestic imbalances and external shocks led to macroeconomic challenges in Ghana for 2022, with a spill-over into 2023. The economy has since been riddled with persistent inflationary pressures, increasing public debt stock, interest rate hikes and accelerated cedi depreciation. The economy has also seen elevated financing...
A matter of life and death
In 1854, during the Crimean War, the British, French, and Ottoman forces confronted the Russian Empire on the Crimean Peninsula. The tension in the autumn air was palpable as opposing armies faced off in the Battle of Balaclava. At the British camp, Lord Lucan,...
…The dilemma of the suspended bank teller
I am currently on a four-week suspension for poor service delivery due to customer complaints about my service attitude. In the past quarter, I have received a couple of warning letters from Human Resources and attended customer service trainings to improve my service...