A good CEO manages the business; however great CEO manages the board and business. A CEO friend of mine recently confided in me: “I feel like my influence on the board is shrinking.”

He was still delivering results, but proposals were being watered down, meetings were dragging, and discussions were increasingly off-script.

As Mr. Strategy, I told him the hard truth: your strategy will always lose if your board dynamics are broken. The issue was not logical, but it was power. Read more >>

“Let me know how much you want it. Influence is not accidental but designed.”

This month (July) 2025, I had the honour of briefing a high-level Board.

It always feels nice to engage at the board level. Management had requested that I attend, not as a visitor, but as the one who facilitated the entire strategy planning process.

My task was clear: to help the Board understand the process we followed and present the key breakthrough ideas shaping the new strategy.

You know, at this level, management must own the strategy. That is why they present it to the Board, not the consultant. My role was to provide an overview of the process behind the strategy. Read more >>

Conducting regular internal audit assessments is essential to maintaining strong governance, effective risk management, and operational efficiency. By participating in this survey, you contribute to identifying strengths, uncovering areas for improvement, and reinforcing our commitment to accountability and continuous improvement. Your input is valuable in helping us uphold the highest standards of integrity and performance. Read more >>

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. 

IFIS Cyber Security Conference: 16th October 2025

Align your brand with Africa’s top cybersecurity and digital forensics event. As a sponsor, you’ll gain premium visibility, connect with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to a safer digital world.

✅ Full-page feature in the magazine
✅ Panel speaking opportunity
✅ Exclusive cyber training at your company

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

Contact us on 0784270586 or Email: admissions@forensicsinstitute.org

Enroll in the Future-Ready Board Course and Transform Your Governance Impact

Imagine your boardroom as the command center of a high-stakes mission. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, effective governance goes beyond ticking boxes; it calls for bold, forward-thinking leadership. The Future-Ready Board Certificate in Effective Directorship is your roadmap to mastering modern governance. Gain the skills to anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and lead with purpose.

This course, led by a team of distinguished governance experts, empowers you to bring lasting value to the boards you serve. Don’t just adapt, thrive. Be the director your board needs for the future. 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.