Audio By Vocalize Leadership [iStockphoto] One of India’s greatest revolutionary leaders to ever live, Mahatma Gandhi, once said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” His words bring to the fore a critical yet mostly overlooked aspect of leadership: change must always come from oneself first. In today’s dynamic institutions, where efficiency and accountability are critical, leadership goes beyond giving orders; it’s about living the values that propel organisational success. Recent discussions within key institutions highlight an urgent need for leaders to lead by example, setting a standard of excellence for their teams to follow.…
Author: By Nyambura Muhoro
Audio By Vocalize Students from Oshwal Academy at the University of Nairobi’s stand during the 17th Nairobi International Education Fair at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi recently. [ANDREW KILONZI, STANDARD] About 20 or 30 years ago, career progression was more of a communal affair. At work, colleagues knew that you were applying for a new role. Some of them could even help review your CV, and others could even help you with mock interviews. When the offer came through, the office celebrated, even if it meant losing you. Your win was everyone’s win. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen today. Like in many…
Audio By Vocalize Students from Oshwal Academy at the University of Nairobi’s stand during the 17th Nairobi International Education Fair at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi recently. [ANDREW KILONZI, STANDARD] About 20 or 30 years ago, career progression was more of a communal affair. At work, colleagues knew that you were applying for a new role. Some of them could even help review your CV, and others could even help you with mock interviews. When the offer came through, the office celebrated, even if it meant losing you. Your win was everyone’s win. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen today. Like in many…
Imagine a scenario where a mid-sized firm, say one with 50 to 100 employees, decides to overhaul its traditional HR processes by adopting a modern cloud-based HR system from a local startup. Within a year, the company significantly cuts administrative costs, saving millions of shillings. That is exactly what happened when one firm partnered with a local HR solutions provider. The results did not just improve operational efficiency; they also reflected a growing shift in how organisations approach human resources—leveraging technological innovation to enhance, not replace, human input. Globally, companies are beginning to understand that the future of work depends…