In Nigeria's 2015 general elections, a young nation must make a choice on who should lead her to the future- an old general or a young incumbent.
Between the old and young: Who would lead Nigeria to her future?
Branding You for Social Entrepreneurs
You are your perception. Be in control of the impression you create. Brand you!
The Social Entrepreneurship Mindset
The social entrepreneurship mindset is one that actively seeks to identify and solve problems faced by impoverished communities in a sustainable way they can pay for. Adebayo Alonge Image credit: http://www.noulakaz.net The Entrepreneurial Context Imagine that you are a freshman in a public university whose day by 8 a.m. starts with lectures. You and your colleagues … Continue reading The Social Entrepreneurship Mindset
Application Guide for the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship
These tips should serve as a guide with which you evaluate your application. They should not replace your authentic voice, your truth and the way you say it. Remember they are just a guide. So now let us delve into the application. 1. If you had 50 words to introduce yourself to President Obama, what … Continue reading Application Guide for the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship
Investing In Africa’s Future
Youths are Africa's future. what would you want current global leaders to invest in so that Africa's youth can achieve their potential.
The End of Competitive Advantage
Digitization has destroyed the concept of sustainable competitive advantage Rither Gunther Mcgrath Strategy has always focused on companies attaining sustainable competitive advantage-which is the unique position a company attains by configuring its operational activities in a manner that competitors cannot duplicate. In "the end of competitive advantage", Mcgrath argues … Continue reading The End of Competitive Advantage
2013 in review
We have a summary of your favorite blog's performance last year. We trust to make this year better as we concentrate on business and macroeconomic analysis. Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,900 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway train, … Continue reading 2013 in review
Saka Wars: Nigeria’s Civil War II
The saying that it is easier to get to the top than to stay there is a fallacy. Once at the top, a company can use the power of its leadership position to stay there. Al Ries & Jack Trout in Marketing Warfare All other things equal, an army with a larger number of troops … Continue reading Saka Wars: Nigeria’s Civil War II
Porter on Strategy
"If all you're trying to do is essentially the same thing as your rivals, then it's unlikely that you'll be very successful." Michael Porter
Understanding Apple’s business strategy
Apple an iconic global firm has a lot to teach African entrepreneurs. Below is an interesting analysis on how it has managed to succeed in an industry where big names like HP and Dell are failing.
