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Strategic Thinking: 10 Lessons from 1...
Organisations worldwide make the common mistake of believing that their carefully crafted business strategies will work as a matter of course. Unfortunately, history teaches us otherwise and there are many case studies that reveal how the best laid plans go awry.
However, the words of Benjamin Franklin, ‘If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,’ still resonate with experienced strategists. The world we live in is rapidly changing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital revolution and globalisation. It can be argued that the business world is evolving too rapidly for strategy to keep up. However, some of the best insights from historical case studies and anecdotes can still teach us lessons that are relevant today.
In his book, ‘Strategic Thinking, 10 Lessons from 1,000 Strategic Plans’ Dr. Frederick Ogola draws from historical lessons and his own wealth of experience as one of the most sought-after Strategy Consultants in Africa. In this book, you will find insights on the role of organisational culture, process and leadership in strategy formulation and execution.
Strategic planning requires a great deal of thinking, consultation and time. The idea of strategic planning has permeated all facets of society, from football strategies on the pitch to strategic game plans for careers and even strategic life plans. The concept of strategic planning became popular in the 1950s and 1960s in the corporate world. Enthusiasm then waned in the 1980s.
There was a resurgence in the 1990s, which has remained popular to this day. Strategic planning is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. In the world of business, there are many unanticipated opportunities and threats that require a response. History is replete with tales of strategy successes and failures of the world’s biggest and smallest companies. It can definitely be rewarding to have the right strategy and understand the concept of strategic planning.
Strategy affects every employee in an organization. Organisational culture can have a huge impact on employee happiness, performance and productivity. The culture consists of shared values and beliefs established by leaders and reinforced through various methods that shape employee perceptions, behaviours and understanding.
In his book, Dr. Ogola compares the performance and non-performance culture. As an employer, it is worth understanding the nuances of organisational culture to boost productivity and improve the retention of your staff. Dr. Ogola has worked with several organisations over the course of his career. The book highlights some of his experiences working to transform corporates in Kenya.
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Insomnia: A Novel by Stephen King
You'll lose a lot of sleep.
Ralph does. After his wife dies, he starts waking up earlier. And earlier. Then he starts to observe some strange things going on in the small town of Derry, Maine - auras, coloured ribbons streaming from people's heads, and two little men wandering about after dark.
That's when Ralph begins to lose a lot more than sleep. He realises that his hitherto mild-mannered friend, Ed, is getting dangerously out of control. And now he is terrified that his home town is about to become the new Armageddon . . .
Rise, Fall and Revival of the Union o...
Book provides a historic narrative chronicling the birth, struggles, and revival of the Union of Kenya Civil Servants. The book describes the pre-colonial conditions faced by black workers that led them to organize and how the organization grew into a union. The book further narrates negotiations between the union and the Government of Kenya.
This Kind of Trouble: A Novel by Toch...
In 1960s Lagos, a city enlivened with its newfound independence, headstrong Margaret meets British-born Benjamin, a man seeking his roots after the death of his half-Nigerian father. Despite Margaret’s reluctance, their connection is immediate. They fall in love in the dense, humid city, examining what appears to be their racial and cultural differences. However, as they exchange childhood stories during lazy work lunches, they uncover a past more entangled than they could have ever imagined. Margaret’s deteriorating mental health combined with the shadow of events that transpired decades ago in a small village sets their gradual fracture in motion.
By 2005, Margaret has retired to an upscale gated community in Lagos, and seemingly happy Benjamin lives alone in Atlanta, managing his heart problems with no options when asked to name his next of kin. But their attempt at a settled life is shattered when their grandson begins to show ominous signs echoing the struggles Margaret once faced. The former lovers are forced to reunite to confront the buried secrets they had dismissed in the passion of their youth—secrets that continue to ripple through their family.
A startling and propulsive tale of forbidden love, This Kind of Trouble traces the intertwined legacies of one family’s history, exploring the complex relationship between tradition, modernity, and the ways we seek healing in a changing world. With this debut novel, Tochi Eze announces herself as a dazzling new voice in world literature.
Why Strategy Matters by Benard Masiga
Why Strategy Matters book delves into the core of what makes strategy an indispensable tool for success in the modern world. From its ancient military origins to its vital role in contemporary business, this book explores the evolution of strategic thinking and its profound impact on organizations and individuals. Masiga Buria masterfully connects historical insights with current strategic frameworks, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate complex environments, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. The book is filled with practical examples and case studies, making it an essential read for anyone looking to enhance their strategic planning and execution skills.
Business Intelligence by Benard Masiga
Business Intelligence is the price of remaining relevant. The future will not be inherited by organizations that fear change, defend yesterday, or wait for certainty. It will be created by leaders who cultivate intelligence, inspire learning, protect trust, embrace responsibility, and act with the courage to shape tomorrow before tomorrow shapes them. The future belongs to the intelligent.
The Masiga Strategic Intelligence Wheel™ (MSIW™)
The Complete Operating System for Building Intelligent Organizations
“Every organization succeeds or fails based on the quality of its intelligence. The Masiga Strategic Intelligence Wheel™ demonstrates how nine dimensions of intelligence interact to create sustainable competitive advantage.”
The Divorce by Freida McFadden
Naomi was living the quintessential love story. Boy meets girl. They fall in love, get married, buy a dream house, start a family . . . Then—he kicks her out, hires the city’s best divorce lawyers, drains their accounts, and takes up with a 20-something. It’s a brutal end to the story. Naomi should accept defeat: move into a dingy apartment, get back into the workforce, and piece together the shattered remains of her life. Except, why should she?
Instead, Naomi fixates on her husband’s new girlfriend. What begins as cynical curiosity soon twists into obsession—and then into something far darker. As Naomi uncovers secrets she never imagined, she realizes her own life may be in danger.
But if it keeps her perfect family intact, isn’t it worth it?
The Sodom of Africa by Ivy Chebet
THE PHONE IS THE NEW OFFICE by ANDREW...
THE PHONE IS THE NEW OFFICE
What if the office you have been waiting for is already in your hand?
For millions of people, the smartphone has become an essential part of everyday life. We use it to communicate, entertain ourselves, take pictures, follow trends and scroll through social media. But beneath all that lies a powerful question: What if your phone could become more than a device for consumption—what if it could become your office?
The Phone Is the New Office challenges readers to rethink the smartphone and discover its potential as a portable workplace and personal development tool. In a world where opportunities increasingly exist online, you may not need a physical office, expensive equipment or a large capital investment to begin. You may already possess one of the most powerful tools you need.
The book explores how a smartphone can be used to search for jobs, build a professional identity, communicate with clients, start and manage a business, create content, learn new skills, conduct research, network, market products and services, manage finances, and create new opportunities.
But this is not simply a book about technology. It is a book about mindset.
Having a smartphone does not automatically make someone productive. The difference lies in how the device is used. The same phone can either consume your time or create value; distract you or develop you; keep you watching other people's success or help you build your own.
Through practical insights and relatable examples, The Phone Is the New Office invites students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, professionals and ordinary smartphone users to move from being passive consumers to intentional creators.
The message is simple:
You may not have an office yet, but you have a starting point.
Your office may be in your hand.
Your opportunity may be in your phone.
And what you do with it may determine what comes next.
The Phone Is the New Office is ultimately a call to stop waiting for the perfect opportunity and start using the resources already available to you.
