One of the biggest enemies of progress in any team is indecision. Nothing wastes time more than a leader or team who cannot make decisions early enough. As someone who has worked with many teams and leaders over the years, whether corporate, academic or volunteer settings, I’ve seen a variety of decision making styles with […]
It was early January 2024 when I shared an update on LinkedIn that I had transitioned from a Data Analytics role to a new position as a Product Manager (PM). My focus was on leading the development of parts of our customer-facing mobile application (though this year this has changed with a new product focus). […]
After reading the following News article on YLE that highlighted the struggles PhD graduates face in finding employment in Finland, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own experience. Of course, the times are different now, but it reminded me of how naive I was during my PhD which I started back in 2010. I […]
I was surprised to recently find out that out of the almost 1.2 billion monthly users on LinkedIn only 3% publish content regularly and less than 1% publish weekly (Source). That means the remaining 97% are simply consuming what others share. This was surprising for me, as it sometimes feels like with so many professionals […]
I read somewhere that Elon Musk uses a technique called time blocking to manage all his multiple businesses (source). It’s a technique I’ve been using to manage my tasks at work, and it works well. Psyched by the start of a New Year and eager to get some revenue-generating projects off the ground (read my […]
It’s great when you get the chance to learn from someone more experienced. During a discussion with Kevin Kamau, a Senior Product Manager at Basware, on innovating within corporate product teams, he shared a valuable lesson that really stuck with me. It’s something I want to apply as I grow in my journey as a […]
A few months ago, I turned 40. It happened during one of the busiest times of the year for me—work deadlines, ongoing projects, family commitments—leaving no time to process the milestone. Yet, turning 40 is one of those ages that naturally invites reflection. It feels significant, as if you’ve reached a point in life where […]
Transitioning careers or entering the job market can be a daunting task, but with a data-driven approach, you can streamline your preparation and increase your chances of success. In this article, I provide practical steps to help one identify the skills in demand, prioritise your learning, and make yourself visible to potential employers. Included is […]
I was glad to recently be part of the Harambee podcast, one of the products of Think Africa’s members initiative that is still going strong. In the podcast, I talk about leadership and the legacy I leave after serving as the Chairperson of the organization for five years. One of the questions I have often […]
There are people who at an early age know what they want to do with their life and go on to do it. For me, and perhaps for many, it has always been a challenge. A constant exploration of what it is that I really want to do, what I am good at, what I […]
“Doing what you love or are passionate about does not feel like work” – In the past, I had always envied people who could say that. Of course I know it does not mean that everyday is a bed of roses, but I envied them because they knew what they were meant to do, and […]
There are those decisions you make and its almost like something changes in the universe, in your whole outlook and attitude to ensure that that decision becomes a reality. It was the beginning of 2017 when I made a hard decision to transition from Academia to Industry. Having been in Academia for several years (since […]