I see it all the time. A health agency hires brilliant young analysts. The CVs shine. The interview scores dazzle. Everyone expects instant miracles. Yet three months later, these same recruits are still stuck on basics. They keep asking where to find data, how to format reports, and who signs off on what. Meetings drag. Deadlines slip. Old staff grumble, “These new ones are slowing us down.”

The problem is not the new hires; it is leadership sluggishness. Companies throw people into the deep end and call it “learning by doing.” That is not learning, it is drowning. You do not buy a high-performance car and refuse to fuel it. Yet that is what most leaders do, hire the best but fail to onboard. Read more

"Onboarding is not HR’s job, it is leadership’s job. A CEO who thinks onboarding ends with a welcome email is a CEO who slows execution."

I once sat in the so-called “war room” of a fast-growing retail chain. Every wall screamed activity, sticky notes, colourful charts, “critical” project trackers. It looked impressive. The CEO stormed in with three new urgent priorities. The COO countered with five more. The CFO waved a looming cash crisis. The Head of Marketing was ready to launch a campaign “immediately.”

It was not a war room. It was a circus.

Here is the truth most leaders refuse to admit. When everything is urgent, urgency loses its meaning. It is like a hospital that calls “Code Blue” every hour, eventually, no one runs. And when no one runs, people die. Read more

Our loan book is growing, but so is our risk exposure. A single shock, sectoral downturn, regulatory squeeze, or cyber fraud could erode capital buffers and destabilize earnings within months. The belief that credit growth automatically equals bank growth must be stopped. Growth without resilience is fragility disguised as progress.

This briefing challenges us to redefine how we, as a bank, govern credit risk. Execution, not policy statements, will determine whether ABM Bank thrives or becomes another casualty in a volatile market.  Read more

Assessing leadership readiness is key to identifying individuals who have the potential to take on greater responsibilities and drive organizational success. This process evaluates core competencies such as decision-making, communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. By understanding strengths and development areas, organizations can tailor training and support to prepare future leaders effectively. Investing in leadership readiness ensures a strong pipeline of capable leaders ready to face tomorrow’s challenges. Get started

Theme: Securing the Future – AI-Driven Security and Risk Management

Join industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and innovators for this premier event focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping security and risk management. Gain actionable insights, explore real-world solutions, and prepare your organization for the future of digital defense.

PLUS – Don’t Miss Our Free Cyber Security Awareness Week!
In the lead-up to the conference, we’re hosting a free Cyber Security Awareness Week packed with practical sessions, expert tips, and engaging activities to help individuals and organizations strengthen their cyber hygiene.

📅 Cyber Security Awareness Week
📅 IFIS Cyber Security Conference: 16th October 2025

✅ Learn from experts
✅ Build awareness
✅ Strengthen your defenses

Note: Institute of Forensics & ICT Security  is a training arm of Summit Consulting Ltd

Register now and be part of the movement to secure our digital future.

For more inquiries. Get in touch with us today at 0782610333 or email us at strategy@new.summitcl.com. 

This thought-provoking book offers an incisive examination of corporate governance from both a historical and contemporary point of view…I highly recommend it for your useful and sustainable leadership benefit” – Michael Mugabi, Former President, Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda.