Five years ago, while coaching senior managers at a pension fund in Uganda, we launched an ambitious transformation program. The board had approved it. The funds were ready. Staff were motivated. We were ready to go. Then… nothing. Three months in, the energy fizzled out. Staff went back to old routines. Managers defaulted to firefighting. The momentum died. Everyone blamed "resistance to change." But that was a lie. The truth was uglier.

I diagnosed the problem. Deeply. It is not superficial, like how most consultants send you generic reports after Googling your sector. No. I met the staff. I observed meetings. I reviewed internal memos. Like a surgeon, I dissected the leadership culture. And I found it: Three bad habits of leadership were choking momentum. Not systems. Not structures. Not salaries. The leaders themselves were the bottleneck. Read more >>

"Micromanagement is the cough. Your executive team is the lungs. If you are coughing too much, check what you’re breathing. And who you’ve surrounded yourself with."

Three years ago, I visited a struggling school in Kyengera. The headteacher was exhausted. He kept the office keys. He signed every gate pass. He supervised kitchen supplies. Worse still, I was informed that he usually sits in every class, pretending to “observe” teachers. After three days of school operations review and interaction with the school management, I got a chance for a one-on-one.

 The first question I asked was why. His voice cracked, “They don’t do it right if I’m not watching.” I walked with him around the school. The chalkboards were half used. The library was dusty. The staff room was silent. Teachers had mentally checked out. And so had the students. We had chats with students who said the teaching was horrible. No room to ask questions, and all class work exercises were never marked! Read more >>

Two years ago, I visited the office of a tech firm in Nairobi. Bright lights. Good coffee. A room labelled “Innovation Hub” is filled with beanbags and sticky notes. The CEO told me, “Our culture is amazing. People are free to speak. We even have pizza Fridays.” I smiled. Then I asked the janitor how long the company delays salary payment without any explanation. He said three weeks and sometimes more.

That’s the culture.

You see, culture is not the playlist at your staff party. It is those who do the dirty work without applause. It is whether people can say the truth without being punished. It’s whether leaders show up to staff funerals, not just AGMs.Read more >>

In today’s fast-paced digital world, fraud has evolved into a sophisticated threat that no organization can afford to ignore. From procurement scams and payroll fraud to cyber-enabled financial crimes, the landscape is constantly shifting. Traditional detection methods simply aren’t enough anymore.

That’s why professionals across industries are turning to data analytics, a powerful toolset that reveals hidden patterns, uncovers anomalies, and strengthens internal controls. If you're serious about protecting your organization or advancing your career, mastering fraud detection using data analytics is no longer optional; it's essential. Read more >>

Your workplace may be broken. It’s time to fix it.

Most organizations struggle with the same problems high turnover, low productivity, disengaged employees, and leadership that feels stuck. You think the issue is strategy, hiring, or motivation. It’s not.

The real problem is your culture.

Introducing the Culture Mastery Series by Mr Strategy, the author of “7Tools to Get to the Board and Add Value”, and “Execution is the Strategy” Newsletter series on LinkedIn.

This is not another leadership seminar. It is a culture transformation program designed for CEOs, HR leaders, managers, and employees who are ready to fix what is broken and build a workplace where results matter.

No theories. No generic advice. Only proven frameworks, practical solutions, and tools you can apply immediately. Read more >>

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.