The Spark

Work Ethics: Diligence, Responsibility and Accountability

I am a believer in the ability of individuals to be successful in their endeavors if they just put in the necessary effort. On the same note, I acknowledge that in that journey they need some push, support and constant nudge to get to that position. This is why last year when we launched the […]

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Intellectual Property – How the youth are being swindled

“Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st Century. Disregard for IP is theft of equal proportion to getting one off their ancestral land.” Intellectual Property (IP) as defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used

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Staying Taliban

“When you play it too safe, you’re taking the biggest risk of your life. Time is the only wealth we’re given.” – Barbara Sher In August 2021, the Taliban took over leadership in Afghanistan during ongoing withdrawal of US troops in the country. Social media played a key role in broadcasting the happenings for the

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Rethinking Universities’ Business Model

“Higher education is the strongest, sturdiest ladder to increased socio-economic mobility.” – Drew Faust, President – Harvard University Education is an enabler and an equalizer. It’s believed that through education, we are all granted an equal opportunity to contribute to and compete in the global economy. This is the basic principle upon which globally, there

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Professional Associations need to Rethink their operating model

“A man only learns by two things; one is reading and the other is association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers Over time I’ve passionately advocated for and championed the role of professional associations in serving the membership i.e. professionals both by advancing the specific sectors in which they operate through mentorship & coaching as

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Knowledge Economy – Journey to Self Reliance

“In a knowledge economy, a good business is community with a purpose, not a piece of property.” – Charles Handy I have been a proponent of education and the value of this knowledge in driving human development & economic prosperity over time. Last year, I did an article on the Fourth Industrial Revolution where I argued for

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