African Retooled
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsExplore the Future of Work with Chris and Martin.
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Future of Human Resources with Dr. Roze Phillips and CHRP Margaret K. Kinyanjui
February 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, we delve into People & Culture; a profession that remains the driving force for any business initiative. How will this profession have to shift in an ever changing world where the workforce is engaged remotely? Will the traditional employee lifecycle and entrenched HR practices stand the test of time? We speak to two leaders: Dr.Roze Phillips, an African futurist and founder of Abundance@Work and formerly Group Executive People & Culture at ABSA SA, and CHRP Margaret K. Kiny...
Conversations With Leaders - Breaking the Mould with Bernard Chiira
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBDisability inclusion has in recent years been a key topic for firms across the African continent, but are they getting it right? In this episode, we speak to Bernard Chiira, Kenya Country Rep at the Global Disability Innovation Hub, and Director at AMREF Health Innovations. He takes us on a journey through his childhood, youth, career, and family and in doing so shows us what role each one of us can play in ensuring that Persons With Disabilities thrive in society.
Conversations With Leaders - Breaking the Mould with Bernard Chiira
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBDisability inclusion has in recent years been a key topic for firms across the African continent, but are they getting it right? In this episode, we speak to Bernard Chiira, Kenya Country Rep at the Global Disability Innovation Hub, and Director at AMREF Health Innovations. He takes us on a journey through his childhood, youth, career, and family and in doing so shows us what role each one of us can play in ensuring that Persons With Disabilities thrive in society.
Conversations with Leaders - Mapping the Future with Dr. Clara Mundia
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBFor more episodes, find us on https://www.africanretooled.org/podcast/. Geospatial Science? Geomatics? GIS? If these terms sound unfamiliar, we have you covered. Listen in and find out how this field we speak so little about holds significant value in solving some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. We are joined by Dr. Clara Mundia, a geospatial analyst and currently the Location Analytics (LOCAN) Department Head at Dalberg Research, who enlightens us on what it means to be a professiona...
Conversations with Leaders - Mapping the Future with Dr. Clara Mundia
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBFor more episodes, find us on https://www.africanretooled.org/podcast/. Geospatial Science? Geomatics? GIS? If these terms sound unfamiliar, we have you covered. Listen in and find out how this field we speak so little about holds significant value in solving some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. We are joined by Dr. Clara Mundia, a geospatial analyst and currently the Location Analytics (LOCAN) Department Head at Dalberg Research, who enlightens us on what it means to be a professiona...
French Education: A Retooling Recipe with Clara Galea and Mathieu Guérin - Special Series
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. Love, lights, cheese, and wine... All ideas that come to mind when one thinks of France. In this episode, find out why education should also feature prominently on ...
Agri-Tech: A Kenya-France Tête-à-tête - Special Series
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. France , Europe's agriculture power house and home to the cereal-producing region of the Paris Basin, the wine sanctuaries of Bordeaux, and the cattle ranches of Ba...
Climate Change-Ing Your Career with Dr. Sarah Murabula - Special Series
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. The Industrial Revolution has contributed substantially to climate change since the 1970s. It therefore is no surprise that climate adaptation is a key driver for a...
Climate Change-Ing Your Career with Dr. Sarah Murabula - Special Series
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. The Industrial Revolution has contributed substantially to climate change since the 1970s. It therefore is no surprise that climate adaptation is a key driver for a...
Retool or Die with Prof. Bitange Ndemo - Conversations with Leaders
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBMore episodes on africanretooled.org The 4th industrial Revolution continues to take root in Africa, with businesses and individuals alike embracing new technologies in their everyday lives. What does this mean for Africa as a continent? We speak with Prof. Bitange Ndemo about the need for both people and governments to realise the consequences of slow adaptation and adoption of the imminent changes, as well as advantages that come with the 4th Industrial revolution. Are we too late? Find ...
Retool or Die with Prof. Bitange Ndemo - Conversations with Leaders
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBMore episodes on africanretooled.org The 4th industrial Revolution continues to take root in Africa, with businesses and individuals alike embracing new technologies in their everyday lives. What does this mean for Africa as a continent? We speak with Prof. Bitange Ndemo about the need for both people and governments to realise the consequences of slow adaptation and adoption of the imminent changes, as well as advantages that come with the 4th Industrial revolution. Are we too late? Find ...
Cybersecurity Hacked! With Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor - Conversations with Leaders
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBComments? Find us on africanretooled.org Google is listening. Anonymous messages that leave you asking, "How did you get my number?" "How safe is my data?" If these are worries you have had, then draw near and hear what Dr. Bright Gameli has to say. A cybersecurity engineer, he takes us on a journey into this cryptic world that few of us have taken the time to understand. He gives us insight into what it takes not only to enter this field but also to thrive in it.
Retooled African: Against The Grain with Polycarp Otieno - Sauti Sol
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBMore episodes on africanretooled.org Courage and consistency: two ingredients you need to successfully retool. Courage, to choose a different path from what others expect and consistency, to walk this new path and get good at it. In this episode we speak to someone who espouses both these traits. He takes us on a journey of the choices he has made to retool himself into the person he is today. He is a music arranger, guitarist, producer, business owner, and as they say, you are what you eat...
Retooled African: Against The Grain with Polycarp Otieno - Sauti Sol
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBMore episodes on africanretooled.org Courage and consistency: two ingredients you need to successfully retool. Courage, to choose a different path from what others expect and consistency, to walk this new path and get good at it. In this episode we speak to someone who espouses both these traits. He takes us on a journey of the choices he has made to retool himself into the person he is today. He is a music arranger, guitarist, producer, business owner, and as they say, you are what you eat...
Retooled African: Starting Over with Dr. Mercy Korir
February 10, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 40.1 MBFrom medicine to journalism, not the most traditional of shifts. Well, our guest has a story that is in no way traditional. In this episode we speak to Dr Mercy Korir, medical doctor by training, journalist by practice. We glean from her journey what she feels are the key pillars of Retooling – Humility, Consistency and Mentorship. Find us on africanretooled.org
Retooled African: Taking Charge with Caroline Mutoko
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAre you comfortable with where your career is? Taking charge of your career by constantly retooling and staying on top of your game is not easy. On this episode we speak to Kenyan icon Caroline Mutoko, CMO of Radio Africa Group, who has done just that. She takes us on her personal journey of pushing boundaries, establishing new normals and making it work.
Retooled African: Taking Charge with Caroline Mutoko
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAre you comfortable with where your career is? Taking charge of your career by constantly retooling and staying on top of your game is not easy. On this episode we speak to Kenyan icon Caroline Mutoko, CMO of Radio Africa Group, who has done just that. She takes us on her personal journey of pushing boundaries, establishing new normals and making it work.
Retooled Africans: Changing Africa One Mind At a Time with Rozan Ahmed
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThey say strength comes from within, so how can we as Africans collectively build the workforce of the future for the continent’s prosperity? In this episode, we speak to Rozan Ahmed, recently named one of the Most Influential Persons of African Descent, and a global powerhouse who uses art, music, and fashion to drive conversations that seek to empower the everyday African’s mindset towards greatness.
Retooled African: Changing Africa One Mind At a Time with Rozan Ahmed
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThey say strength comes from within, so how can we as Africans collectively build the workforce of the future for the continent’s prosperity? In this episode, we speak to Rozan Ahmed, recently named one of the Most Influential Persons of African Descent, and a global powerhouse who uses art, music, and fashion to drive conversations that seek to empower the everyday African’s mindset towards greatness.
Survival Menu - Hospitality Post Crisis ( With Priscilla Gathungu - Commercial Director Java House)
September 14, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOn this episode, we delve into the hospitality and leisure space. While we continue to see the sector slowly recovering, we cannot understate the profound impact the current pandemic has had on the sectors revenues, supply chains and operations. To explore this, we speak to an African leader, Priscilla Gathungu – Commercial Director Java House, one of Africa’s largest coffee houses. She gives us a peek into her world. How will the leisure space adapt to enhance the willingness of customers ...
Survival Menu - Hospitality Post Crisis ( With Priscilla Gathungu - Commercial Director Java House)
September 14, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOn this episode, we delve into the hospitality and leisure space. While we continue to see the sector slowly recovering, we cannot understate the profound impact the current pandemic has had on the sectors revenues, supply chains and operations. To explore this, we speak to an African leader, Priscilla Gathungu – Commercial Director Java House, one of Africa’s largest coffee houses. She gives us a peek into her world. How will the leisure space adapt to enhance the willingness of customers ...
The Journalist - How To Survive Beyond Crisis with Edith Kimani, News Anchor and Reporter, Deutsche Welle.
August 05, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBChange starts with us and is supported to flourish by our ecosystem. On this episode we speak with Edith Kimani, news anchor, reporter and host of the 77Percent at Deutsche Welle. She talks about the re-tooling of the Journalist with the rise of citizen journalism and how the disruptions to the industry fueled by technology have been both detrimental and a source of hope. This episode is sure to leave you ignited and thinking about how you can be the change you want to see.
What's Next For The Media Industry With Laban Cliff - (Communications Director - Presidential Delivery Unit)
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBWe look to the media to discover the truth, to fact check what we have heard and to spread information we deem critical for decision making. Through this period we have seen tremendous shifts in the industry from reduction of salaries to loss of jobs. Much of this has been occasioned by the need for the industry to reinvent itself, but the Covid-19 pandemic has forced this to come years before the industry had envisioned. On this episode we speak to Laban Cliff, Communications Director of th...
Rethinking Agribusiness feat. Peter Njonjo, C.E.O. Twiga Foods Ltd.
July 02, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBOn this episode of the Conversations With Leaders series, we speak to a truly Pan-African Leader. Peter Njonjo helps us re-imagine the sector as we discuss the opportunities available for growth in the industry during and beyond the pandemic period. As CEO of Twiga Foods, Peter has revolutionised agribusiness in Kenya by leveraging technology to enhance the supply chain giving better value to its key players thereby increasing access to farm produce for the consumer.
Conversations With Leaders: Leading SMEs
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBIt’s time to pivot your skills and your business! Small and Medium Enterprises form a large part of our economy. Like all organisations, SMEs have taken a huge hit through the covid pandemic. Business owners need to be flexible enough to pivot and look to providing timely solutions to emerging problems. Join us as we speak to Joram Mwinamo, CEO of SNDBX about how SMEs and young entrepreneurs can do just this.
Conversations With Leaders: Leading In The Creative Industry with Bien Aime of Sauti Sol
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThe creative industry has been and will continue to play a central role in the curation of our culture. On this episode we have a conversation with Bien Aime, a singer, songwriter and business owner as well as part of the multi award winning musical ensemble, Sauti Sol. He clues us in on what it's like to lead a business in an industry that was already rife with disruption and has now been thrust into a new equilibrium.
Conversations With Leaders: Leading In The Creative Industry
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThe creative industry has been and will continue to play a central role in the curation of our culture. On this episode we have a conversation with Bien Aime, a singer, songwriter and business owner as well as part of the multi award winning musical ensemble, Sauti Sol. He clues us in on what it's like to lead a business in an industry that was already rife with disruption and has now been thrust into a new equilibrium.
Conversations With Leaders: Leading In The Creative Industry with Bien Aime
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThe creative industry has been and will continue to play a central role in the curation of our culture. On this episode we have a conversation with Bien Aime, a singer, songwriter and business owner as well as part of the multi award winning musical ensemble, Sauti Sol. He clues us in on what it's like to lead a business in an industry that was already rife with disruption and has now been thrust into a new equilibrium.
Conversations with Leaders: Leading Virtual Teams
May 14, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBThe cornerstone of any great organisation lies in the effectiveness and efficiency of its human capital. On this episode we have a conversation with Carol Hondonga, Senior Director Talent Management, GE Africa, on what leaders should be thinking about as they lead their teams. In as much as working from home, virtual teams and distributed teams are all concepts that have been with us for a while, this time we are thrust into working remotely not by choice, but by an unprecedented human and h...
Conversations With Leaders - Leadership Through Crisis
April 23, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn a time of great uncertainty and constant change, it is paramount to have leadership that is present and visible. Join us on this episode as we have a conversation with Allan Killavuka - CEO of Kenya Airways ( The Pride of Africa) as he gives us his insights into what leaders should be thinking about as they keep themselves and their teams in the right head space. CEO of one of the largest airlines in Africa; a leader who has been tested through one of the toughest seasons in the corpor...
Conversations With Leaders - Leadership Through Crisis with Allan Kilavuka - CEO, Kenya Airways
April 23, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn a time of great uncertainty and constant change, it is paramount to have leadership that is present and visible. Join us on this episode as we have a conversation with Allan Kilavuka - CEO of Kenya Airways ( The Pride of Africa) as he gives us his insights into what leaders should be thinking about as they keep themselves and their teams in the right head space. CEO of one of the largest airlines in Africa; a leader who has been tested through one of the toughest seasons in the corpora...
Conversations With Leaders - Leadership Through Crisis with Allan Kilavuka
April 23, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn a time of great uncertainty and constant change, it is paramount to have leadership that is present and visible. Join us on this episode as we have a conversation with Allan Kilavuka - CEO of Kenya Airways ( The Pride of Africa) as he gives us his insights into what leaders should be thinking about as they keep themselves and their teams in the right head space. CEO of one of the largest airlines in Africa; a leader who has been tested through one of the toughest seasons in the corpora...
The Future of Legal Roles
March 17, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBOn this episode we take on a profession that has been around since the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. We are joined by Linda Anene - Senior Legal Counsel at Safaricom PLC and also the Founder and Chairlady of Lawyers in Technology (L.I.T.) Lean in Circle which is a women circle of thirty (30) women lawyers predominantly based in the ICT industry in Kenya. We are also joined by June Okal - Legal Trainee at Google (Sub Saharan Africa). She also serves as Co - Organizer for Legal Hackers Nai...
The Future of Public Relations Roles
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this episode of African Retooled we take a journey back in time to 3200BC, to the origins of Public Relations. One of the oldest professions, Public Relations is about story telling. The human being experiences life through narratives. In our discussion, we find out from Naomi Mutua, Deputy Managing Partner Ogilvy Public Relations, about how curation of stories is the back bone of PR. We paint a picture of where PR begun and what PR has become then imagine together what PR is going to be....
Summary of Future of Sales Episodes (B2B and B2C)
October 19, 2019 19:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode, Chris and Martin summarize key lessons learnt from discussions held with Leon Kiptum - Country Manager Betin on Episode 3 & 4 and Andrew Waititu - GE Healthcare East Africa CEO on Episode 2. You will also come out of this episode with four practical skills that you need to focus on in the year 2019 to ensure you remain relevant in the world of sales in the next two to three years. It is evident that sales roles(B2B and B2C) will disrupt, but you don't have to be left beh...
Future of Sales Episodes (B2B and B2C) - Summary
October 19, 2019 19:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode, Chris and Martin summarize key lessons learnt from discussions held with Leon Kiptum - Country Manager Betin on Episode 3 & 4 and Andrew Waititu - GE Healthcare East Africa CEO on Episode 2. You will also come out of this episode with four practical skills that you need to focus on in the year 2019 to ensure you remain relevant in the world of sales in the next two to three years. It is evident that sales roles(B2B and B2C) will disrupt, but you don't have to be left beh...
The Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales Roles - Part 2
October 04, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this episode we delve further into the Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales roles. Leon Kiptum, picks up from part one where we discussed what the consumer sales landscape has been to date. Join us as we explore the disruption to various roles caused by emerging technologies and evolving consumer demands brought about by fluid knowledge in the market place.
Part 2 - The Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales Roles
October 04, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this episode we delve further into the Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales roles. Leon Kiptum, picks up from part one where we discussed what the consumer sales landscape has been to date. Join us as we explore the disruption to various roles caused by emerging technologies and evolving consumer demands brought about by fluid knowledge in the market place.
Part 1 - The Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales Roles
September 20, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode we continue on the sales journey and begin the exploration of Consumer or B2C Sales roles. The landscape of business is becoming more and more homogeneous in product offerings with consumers having a wide variety of substitute goods and services to choose from. We are seeing that price is also no longer a sustainable differentiator if you want to survive. How will the salesman of the future need to evolve in order to stay ahead and navigate these dynamic and often turbulent w...
The Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales Roles - Part 1
September 20, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode we continue on the sales journey and begin the exploration of Consumer or B2C Sales roles. The landscape of business is becoming more and more homogeneous in product offerings with consumers having a wide variety of substitute goods and services to choose from. We are seeing that price is also no longer a sustainable differentiator if you want to survive. How will the salesman of the future need to evolve in order to stay ahead and navigate these dynamic and often turbulent w...
The Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales Roles - Part 1
September 20, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode we continue on the sales journey and begin the exploration of Consumer or B2C Sales roles. The landscape of business is becoming more and more homogeneous in product offerings with consumers having a wide variety of substitute goods and services to choose from. We are seeing that price is also no longer a sustainable differentiator if you want to survive. How will the salesman of the future need to evolve in order to stay ahead and navigate these dynamic and often turbulent w...
The Future of Business to Business (B2B) Sales Roles
September 06, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this episode we explore the evolution of business to business (B2B) Sales. Sales Executives generate and can access valuable amounts of data, that if leveraged can yield great business results. Enabled by technology the sales man of the future will need to regularly update the business on his/her activity that will draw out insights and predict the most valuable business leads to be focused on. Find out from the CEO GE Healthcare East Africa - Andrew Waititu, how the price and complexity...
The Future of Work - African Retooled Starts The Journey
August 21, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBOn this episode of African Retooled , Chris and Martin ; two African recruiters introduce themselves . They explore the imminent changes that roles will go through driven by artificial Intelligence , cloud computing and increased computing power. The two introduce the audience to the 'Tafsiri-meter' - a tool they will use to discover the extent to which a role will be disrupted in the future.