...Can entrepreneurship education weave the threads of prosperity?
The tale of Ananse, the clever spider, is legendary. Ananse, with his intricate webs, demonstrates the power of weaving together many threads to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As Ghana stands on the brink of an economic transformation,...
Skills have emerged as a critical area of focus. Forces such as globalisation and advancing technology continue to reshape most jobs, with emerging trends in AI, remote working and climate literacy among others placing demands on workers to acquire new skills. As economies transition from brown to green and...
…enhancing productivity and competitiveness
The industrial landscape and global markets are in a constant state of flux. As a result, industrial parameters also evolve over time. Sectors that were once considered low-tech, such as textiles or food, have seen significant advancements, leading to new binding parameters. This evolution challenges businesses...
Decision-making can simply be described the process of making a choice. But in an organizational context, decision-making is often not easy and can be particularly complex based on the problem at hand. It involves gathering data or information and assessing alternative solutions. A school of thought suggests that a...
Chapter 1 – Rewards and punishments
Oh, examinations, what can I say?
To spend months upon months trapped in terms or semesters, learning as the teacher teaches, and finding yourself subsequently given mere days—perhaps a week—to prove what you have learnt, in what English speakers have long since termed ‘examinations’… Indeed,...
… Building capacity quietly
“Until your moment of discovery comes, keep laboring in obscurity. Build capacity quietly!” – Bernard Kelvin Clive
In the age of social media, the allure of instant celebrity status and fame can be captivating. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have created an illusion that anyone can...
“We have problems with our physical security, operational security through to management.” …Kevin Mitnick
The Kenyan Commercial Bank robbery
“NAIROBI (Reuters) - In a heist reminiscent of a Hollywood movie, Kenyan robbers spent months tunneling into the bowels of a bank located opposite a police station and stole the equivalent of...
“Iron sharpens iron; so, one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
I am certain that many have come to accept that mentorship, when delivered properly, is a key component of many a journey to the top. Anytime I hear someone speak about having a passion for mentorship, I see one who...
In the dark underbelly of society, where the powerful reign unchecked, state institutions are crumbling under the weight of corruption, nepotism, and injustice. These insidious forces have crept into the very foundations of governance, rendering the once-mighty pillars of justice feeble and ineffectual.
As we bear witness to their grip...
When it comes to choosing the right mutual funds in Ghana, it's important to understand the different investment strategies and types of securities available. Mutual funds typically invest in cash, stocks, and bonds, but there are many subcategories within each asset class.
For example, a stock fund may target a...