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Uber Eats & AMI Empower Restaurant Entrepreneurs with Practical Tools & Cash Prizes!
The African Management Institute (AMI) recently partnered with Uber Eats, one of the leading food delivery companies, to launch an exciting program that transformed the lives of entrepreneurs and their businesses through practical tools and cash prizes towards their businesses.
Transcending loyalty is a condition for the survival of organisations and humanity
In a rapidly evolving world, blind loyalty can hinder growth and adaptability. By embracing change, innovation, and diverse perspectives, organizations can thrive and humanity can progress. This forward-thinking approach ensures resilience, fosters creativity, and promotes a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
Thriving as a business requires looking outward and looking inward.
Thriving as a business requires a dual focus: looking outward to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes, while also looking inward to optimize internal processes, cultivate a strong company culture, and foster innovation. By balancing these external and internal perspectives, businesses can adapt to changing environments, meet customer expectations, and sustain long-term growth. This holistic approach ensures that companies remain agile, responsive, and resilient in the face of challenges.
2023 Impact Report: AMI added $130M to African economies and impacted 1.5M livelihoods in first decade through support for 37,000 African businesses
African Management Institute's decade of impact: 37,000 businesses and over 94,000 individuals reached, enhancing 1.46 million livelihoods across Africa, and adding $130M to African economies since 2013
The extraordinary gift of diversity offers opportunities and threats.
Diversity is a fundamental aspect of life, encompassing the remarkable variety found in nature and within the human population. It drives evolutionary innovation and allows organisms to adapt to changing environments. Human diversity encompasses physical attributes, mental capacities, and individual differences, all of which contribute to our survival as a species.
Mental health awareness is a management matter.
Managing mental health in the workplace requires a multifaceted approach that involves leadership commitment, organizational support, and individual empowerment. By prioritizing mental wellness, managers can foster a culture where employees thrive personally and professionally, driving sustainable success for the organization as a whole.
African Management Institute Named to Financial Times 2024 Fastest Growing Businesses in Africa
AMI has earned a prestigious spot on The Financial Times 2024 Fastest Growing Businesses in Africa list with the 2nd fastest growth rate in the Education and Social Services category and ranked 67th overall out of the 125 companies
Accountability needs both external consequences and intrinsic values
Accountability is key to success in business and public service. Rewards & punishments, transparent assessment of performance are necessary. Let's elect honest leaders who represent the nation we wish to be. We need to be active citizens who keep insisting that this country belongs to all our people.
There is still time for small business to prepare for Earth Day
Earth Day is on 22 April and this year’s theme is planet vs plastics. Small business owners can also contribute to environmental efforts by raising awareness among employees, customers, and suppliers. Begin with your own team, discuss practical ways to reduce carbon contributors, and set an example by providing reusable glass water bottles. Even small contributions can make a big difference.
Which African countries promote entrepreneurship best?
The Alan Gray Centre for African Entrepreneurship has created the African Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index (AEEI) to address poor-quality data in Africa for analyzing entrepreneurship. The index consists of seven components that assess the entrepreneurial ecosystem in each country. Mauritius has been ranked as the most friendly country for entrepreneurs, followed by South Africa.
The power of infrastructure to boost business
Infrastructure is crucial for business growth and productivity. It includes transportation networks, energy grids, and telecommunications systems that reduce operational costs and foster innovation. Modern infrastructure attracts investment, spurs economic development, and empowers businesses to thrive in competitive markets. By providing the essential framework for commerce, infrastructure drives sustainable business success and propels economies forward.
AMI Impact Insights Report: Women create more jobs for women after Business Development Support
AMI has released new data highlighting key findings related to women entrepreneurs across Africa in a report titled Greenshoots for African female entrepreneurs – with a forest still to grow.