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Two Founders, Two Leadership Styles: QNP, Kazakhstan
Read quote →: Two Founders, Two Leadership Styles: QNP, KazakhstanI am pleased to share my published teaching case, co-authored with Jason Lewis and published in Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies. The case examines two co-founders of Qazaq National Product whose contrasting leadership approaches create challenges for organizational culture, employee commitment, and the future direction of the company. Set in Kazakhstan, it invites students and…
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AFCON and the Fight for Global Respect: Lessons from Jamie Carragher’s Controversial Comments
Read quote →: AFCON and the Fight for Global Respect: Lessons from Jamie Carragher’s Controversial CommentsDaystar Selorm AttiFebruary, 2025 The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has once again found itself at the center of a heated global football debate. Recently, former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher sparked controversy during a Sky Sports panel discussion when he downplayed AFCON as a major tournament. His dismissive remarks were met with immediate…
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From Uncertainty to Resilience: My First Year as a PhD Student.
Read quote →: From Uncertainty to Resilience: My First Year as a PhD Student.Daystar Selorm AttiFebruary, 2025 Embarking on a PhD journey is like setting off on an uncharted expedition: full of promise, yet fraught with uncertainties. For me, the decision to pursue a PhD in Organizational Behavior at Nazarbayev University began during my MBA program. Courses that ignited my curiosity in leadership studies, combined with a pivotal…
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Ghana: Africa’s Second Safest Country (GPI-2024) – Unlocking Economic Opportunities for 2025 and Beyond
Read quote →: Ghana: Africa’s Second Safest Country (GPI-2024) – Unlocking Economic Opportunities for 2025 and BeyondDaystar Selorm AttiJanuary, 2025 Ghana’s recent ranking as the second safest country in Africa by the Global Peace Index marks a significant milestone in its journey toward stability and prosperity. Altezza Travel also reviewed leading global studies from recent years, including official statistics and citizens’ perceptions of personal safety and confirmed that, indeed Ghana is…
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Observation: The Importance of Marketing Strategies for Made-in-Ghana Products (Fairafric)
Read quote →: Observation: The Importance of Marketing Strategies for Made-in-Ghana Products (Fairafric)Daystar Selorm AttiJanuary, 2025 The packaging of this Ghanaian chocolate (Fairafric) effectively communicates a powerful marketing strategy that promotes the product and highlights Ghana’s significance in the global cocoa industry. Fairafric underscores a pressing economic imbalance by emphasizing that 70% of the world’s cocoa comes from West Africa, yet less than 1% of chocolate is…
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Votes, Volatility, and the Vanishing Value: The USD/GHS Story
Read quote →: Votes, Volatility, and the Vanishing Value: The USD/GHS StoryDaystar Selorm Atti; Prince Hagan2024 “7th December 2024” has become the buzzword for every eligible voter in Ghana today. The day represents either a continuity or a change in the government’s political phase as Ghanaians march to the polling station to vote for a new president. Ghana, a country in West Africa with a population…
