How many decisions in your organization are still made by gut feeling?

I once advised a manufacturing firm stuck in a bitter boardroom debate. Should they expand into a new region? Half shouted yes, half shouted no. Meetings stretched for weeks. Emotions flared. Deadlines slipped. They were steering a multimillion-dollar company like a village taxi driver arguing at a stage, lots of noise, no movement.. Read more

"That is how strategy breathes. Leaders who rely on anecdotes run on hope. Leaders who master analytics run on evidence. And in this age, only evidence wins..

A castle may have the tallest walls and the deepest moat, yet it only takes one distracted guard to open the gate and let the enemy in.

We once consulted for government agency whose IT director boasted of having “the best firewalls in the region.” During the session, we asked a staff member to log into her email on the projector. In minutes, the room gasped as we demonstrated how her password could be cracked, her inbox spoofed, and her boss tricked into approving a fraudulent payment. The real risk was never the firewall. It was the human sitting behind the keyboard.

That is why in 2025, the smartest investment is not another expensive box, but a free discipline, cybersecurity awareness. October is a world cyberawareness month. Join us as a partiicipant, speaker, or sponsor. Read more

Success is a dangerous drug. It numbs leaders, blinds boards, and silences questions that matter. I once worked with a regional bank that toasted record profits in 2024. Champagne flowed. Speeches praised resilience. Bonuses lit up accounts. Yet beneath the glitter, termites gnawed at the pillars. Their digital channels were being probed daily by AI-driven fraudsters. Regulators were drafting climate disclosure rules they had not even opened. Staff were logging in on Zoom but switching off in spirit. Six months later, the story changed. Profits were no longer the headline. Losses were.

That is 2025. The risks that kill you are not the ones listed neatly in board packs. They are the ones leaders call “not urgent.” 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.