“The promise of technology is to remove the division between culture and nature. Whatever part of nature that is left over as an independent force is covered by the technological bluff, which refers it to the agenda of the future and disguises the deficiencies of the present.” – Donald Philip Verene Technological advancements have become […]
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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 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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“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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“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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“Luck finds you in the right spaces, nurturing the networks and being vulnerable enough to speak your truth.” I believe in luck and that we live in a world of possibilities. In 2020 December I wrote about this in Part 1 then early this year I got to reflect on my encounter with some senior colleagues who’ve had a
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“Access to capital and independence are key determinants of human potential & freedom. Lack of either or dependence on others is the clear depiction of lost autonomy.” Over the last couple of articles, I’ve been critical to write about dynamics of development with a focus on human capacity development, stimulation of innovation as a means
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“Humans as social beings thrive in communities. Community centers would then serve as stimulants for the realization of human potential including through innovation and creativity.” Yesterday when writing about the impact of remote work on creativity and innovation for start ups, I made a promise to present a different case in a subsequent piece. This
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“Successfully working from home is a skill just like programming, designing or writing. It takes time and commitment to develop that skill.” – Alex Turnbull It’s been a common phrase and exclamation in our work environments that remote work, work from home or hybrid work is here to stay. This is true to some extent
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“Professional development is a communal agenda aligned to the ultimate returns expected of such an investment. That’s why employers need to be involved in this journey.” Early this year I wrote about employers’ role in professional development plus the measures that would make it possible to foster a culture of continuous learning. This is based on my
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