Botswana is facing tough economic times. Businesses are under pressure, margins are tighter, customers are cautious, and boards and executives are looking for ways to reduce costs and protect organisational sustainability. In that environment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can easily be … Read More
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WHEN DATA GOVERNANCE BECOMES “SOMEONE ELSE’S JOB,” IT STARTS TO FAIL
“We thought data governance was the Data Office’s responsibility.” It is a statement heard in many organisations, and one that often explains why data governance initiatives struggle to deliver value. On the surface, centralising responsibility for data appears efficient. Yet … Read More
BEYOND THE DASHBOARD: The Rise of Agentic Analytics in 2026
The evolution of data analytics reflects a broader shift in how organisations make decisions. What began as a way to record historical information has evolved into systems capable of predicting outcomes and increasingly recommending action. As of 2026, organisations are … Read More
STRATEGY & PERSONAL LIFE
We usually associate strategy with companies: markets, positioning, competitive advantage. But strategy is just as relevant at a personal level. In both business and life, success is rarely the result of one bold decision. It is usually the result of … Read More
Rethinking Data Governance: From Theory to Practice
Across industries, data governance is still treated as a heavy, compliance-driven exercise, slow, bureaucratic, and disconnected from real business value. Yet in my experience working with financial institutions, regulators, and mining organisations, the real problem is not a lack of … Read More
Culture Eats Strategy… But What Does That Really Mean?
During a recent webinar planning session, our discussion took an unexpected but insightful turn. What began as a search for themes and ideas beyond the usual project management focus led us to a culture trail, its influence, its subtle power, … Read More
AUTOMATING PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY with OFFICE 365
We live in a fast-paced world where automation is at the core of any process-orientated or data-driven organisation. From employee onboarding to daily operations and decision-making, automation simplifies workflows and accelerates business outcomes. Manual work, once the norm, now often … Read More
Portfolio Reporting: Where To From The Basics
All organizations that have gone through the formulation, design and roll out of their PMOs have found themselves overwhelmed by the number of templates, reports and dashboards that came with it. Luckily, tools like Microsoft Project Online, JIRA, Primavera P6, … Read More
When The Why Disappears, So Should The Project
In simple terms, a business case for any undertaking—whether in an organization or personal life—is the reason why that undertaking should go ahead. It answers a basic but powerful question: Is this worth doing? These reasons should remain valid throughout … Read More
TIME TO WAKE UP: Botswana’s Post-Diamond Future Hinges on Innovation and Technology
Botswana’s economy is at a critical juncture. The recent slump in natural diamond demand—an industry that has historically contributed up to 20% of the country’s GDP and roughly 80% of export earnings—reveals just how vulnerable we are to global market … Read More