Culture is a way of life for a group of people. It could be a family culture, workplace culture, church culture, or any other homogenous group.
How Do We Communicate Change?
In my 16 years of work experience, one of the greatest challenges for organizations has been internal communication, especially when major change is involved. It is easy for employees to criticize management, but once you become that manager, you realize […]
Understanding Power and Communication in Kenya
No matter how democratic, ends up ruled by a small group that controls key decisions. This group perpetuates its power through control of institutions, wealth, and access to information.
Can Some Cultural Practices Change for the Better of a Society?
Every culture brings its own strengths. One may value precision and time management, while another values connection and shared experience. Each has something to teach the other.
Why I Think About My Dressing While in the Field
A quick mechanical examination of my trousers revealed a serious tear. I had a significant exposure, and
Just Speak in Simple Language
If you came to my village thirstier than David when he longed for water from the Philistine camp, and instead of simply saying “Please, can I have some water?” you said, “I need to hydrate,” my friend, you would die of thirst just for the love of jargon.
How people create meaning
I struggled, but finally told her, “Once the seatbelt signal goes off, we can exchange.” At first,
Is life really better today
have been wondering whether life loses its sense of fulfillment as it becomes easier. Should everything really be simplified? There is a depth that comes with combing
Who Controls Knowledge?
Slowly, classmates stopped talking about the schools they had come from. It had been a big deal before. Nothing personal to the guys from national schools.
Understanding Communication and Culture
Next time you’re in a new culture, slow down, observe, and follow the queue. Kaminda may have escaped with a full belly, but cultural sensitivity is a richer kind of nourishment. I’ve been served the same meal again today and now; I know how to handle it like a local.