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Dr. Chinyere Almona has over 30 years of diversified leadership and management…
Articles by Dr. Chinyere
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Women on Boards: A Conversation with Male Directors
Women on Boards: A Conversation with Male Directors
By Dr. Chinyere Almona
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Gender Diversity Boosts ESG Performance
Gender Diversity Boosts ESG Performance
By Dr. Chinyere Almona
Contributions
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What do you do if your strategic decision making lacks diverse perspectives?
In my experience, I provide training and education programs to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in decision-making. I also provide tools and resources for team members to understand their own biases and learn how to navigate diverse perspectives effectively. Also, develop structured decision-making processes that incorporate mechanisms for gathering diverse perspectives. Consider using techniques such as brainstorming sessions, focus groups, or advisory boards to ensure that multiple viewpoints are considered before making a decision.
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What do you do if your strategic decision making lacks diverse perspectives?
One thing I have found helpful is to diversify decision-making teams. Actively seek out diverse perspectives by diversifying your decision-making teams. This may involve recruiting individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise areas. Ensure that representation is inclusive of gender, race, age, ethnicity, and other relevant factors. Create a Culture of Inclusion: Foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and encouraged. Promote open communication, active listening, and constructive feedback within your organization. Encourage team members to voice their opinions and ideas, regardless of hierarchy or seniority.
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What do you do if your strategic decision making lacks diverse perspectives?
In my experience, it is important to seek external input outside your usual circle. Engage external stakeholders, such as customers, partners, or industry experts, to provide additional perspectives on strategic decisions. External input can offer fresh insights and challenge internal assumptions. Then, continuously monitor and evaluate the outcomes of strategic decisions to assess their effectiveness and impact. Use feedback loops to gather insights from stakeholders and adjust decision-making processes as needed to promote diversity and inclusion.
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What do you do if your strategic decision making lacks diverse perspectives?
Assess Current Practices: If your strategic decision-making lacks diverse perspectives, it's crucial to take proactive steps to address the issue. It would be important to assess current practices. Evaluate your current decision-making processes to identify any biases or barriers that may be limiting diverse perspectives. Look at who is involved in decision-making, how decisions are made, and whether there are opportunities for different viewpoints to be heard.
Activity
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My Monday Morning Motivational Muse MUM'S MARKET MEMOIR As a busy professional, balancing domestic and official responsibilities can be…
My Monday Morning Motivational Muse MUM'S MARKET MEMOIR As a busy professional, balancing domestic and official responsibilities can be…
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Reflections on My First 6 Months as an Operator in a Fund: Lessons in Challenges & Opportunities My journey as an operator in a fund has been full…
Reflections on My First 6 Months as an Operator in a Fund: Lessons in Challenges & Opportunities My journey as an operator in a fund has been full…
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2nd September 2024: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: advancing procurement opportunities and LCCI membership benefits It was a privilege to welcome a…
2nd September 2024: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: advancing procurement opportunities and LCCI membership benefits It was a privilege to welcome a…
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Experience
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Volunteer Experience
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Promoter - Support Our Sisters Initiative
RCCG New Dawn
- Present 7 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
Mentor women in micro-businesses
Raise funds for the initiative
Recruit participants/beneficiaries
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Faculty Member
Redeemer's International Leadership Academy
- Present 4 years 4 months
Education
Lecturing on Corporate Governance and Transformational Leadership.
Serving on the Research Committee -
Leader - 3:16 Teens
RCCG New Dawn
- Present 8 years 8 months
Education
Teach Teenagers
Counsel and mentor Teenagers
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Member - Steering Committee
Accion
- 1 year 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Micro Finance Institutions - Board Development Program Steering Committee [Center for Financial Inclusion, Accion in partnership with Calmeadow and the Boulder Institute
Publications
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Book - I Choose to Give Thanks!
Westbow Press
See publicationChinyere Almona shares reflections on developing and leveraging an attitude of gratitude during a period of grief. In the roller coaster of emotions that emerged in the wake of the sudden loss of her mother, she discovered that thanksgiving could serve as a useful tool in the face of loss.
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Book - Divine Guarantee
Westbow Publishers
See publicationIn Divine Guarantee, author Dr. Chinyere Almona shares her own experiences of venturing into the unknown at different stages in life and desiring certainty that even if something goes wrong, things will still turn out well. The words of encouragement in the scriptures assured her that God would be with her and helped her know that there are no guarantees except those given by the God who made the heavens and the earth.
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Book - Divine Intervention
Xulon Publishers
See publicationDivine Intervention is an inspirational book. Exploring the effect of God's interventions in everyday life explains how allowing God to intervene in your life can help to turn negative into positive.
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Regaining Stakeholders’ Confidence
BusinessDay Newspaper
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The Board and Strategy Formulation
BusinessDay Newspaper
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Effective Boards know how to take the Lead
BusinessDay Newspaper
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• Walking the tightrope of corporate reputation
Focus: A PwC Newsletter
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• Sustainable development through social reforms
The Guardian Newspaper
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• Corporate governance: positive effects of the Enron debacle
The Guardian Newspaper
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• Making Corporate Social Responsibility Rewarding
The Guardian Newspaper
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• How Effective Corporate Governance Can Boost Firm’s Fortunes
The Guardian Newspaper
Patents
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Five-Way Directional Model (for Leaders)
Filed US 62739017
The “five-way directional model” provides a perspective for leaders to focus their attention on what matters the most in the moment of a crisis. Corporate Leaders should…
1. Look Forward, strategically,
2. Look Backward, retrospectively,
3. Look Inward, introspectively,
4. Look Outward, engagingly, and
5. Look Upward, ethically, soberly and hopefully.
Courses
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Business Communication Course
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InterAction Leadership Program
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Leading People
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Project Management
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Honors & Awards
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Honorary Fellow IOD-GH
Institute of Directors - Ghana
Honorary Fellowship Award in recognition of outstanding leadership in the promotion and practice of good corporate governance in Africa
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Fundraising - Performance Award & Recognition
International Finance Corporation
IFC - FY14 Performance Award & Recognition for the role played as part of a multi-regional and multi-department team, working together for almost two years to secure $16m in funding for CG program in East Asia Pacific, Latin America & the Caribbean and Sub-Sahara Africa.
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Scholarship Award
International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
Scholarship Award by the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, 2004.
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Performance Award
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers Performance Award, 2001 – In recognition of initiative, drive, innovation and contribution to the growth of the firm (development of Sustainable Business Solutions unit in Nigeria).
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Best Graduating Student – Biology Department
Rivers State College of Education, Nigeria
Best Graduating Student – Biology Department, 1990. University of Ibadan - Rivers State College of Education, Nigeria
More activity by Dr. Chinyere
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5th September 2024: Attending the CIoD Nigeria 2024 Women Directors Conference was an inspiring experience. The room was filled with exceptional…
5th September 2024: Attending the CIoD Nigeria 2024 Women Directors Conference was an inspiring experience. The room was filled with exceptional…
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6th September 2024: Botswana-Nigeria Business Synergies: High Commissioner’s visit sparks new collaborations The Republic of Botswana's High…
6th September 2024: Botswana-Nigeria Business Synergies: High Commissioner’s visit sparks new collaborations The Republic of Botswana's High…
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6th September 2024: Strengthening Vietnam-Nigeria Trade Ties. It was a distinct pleasure to host a delegation from Vietnam led by Mrs. Nguyen Minh…
6th September 2024: Strengthening Vietnam-Nigeria Trade Ties. It was a distinct pleasure to host a delegation from Vietnam led by Mrs. Nguyen Minh…
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