Agile in Africa - Daniel Monney

Daniel Monney

Project Management Officer, Bank of Ghana

Daniel is a senior business executive with experience in business strategy, finance & project management in a variety of organizations, in the UK and Ghana. He has over a decade management experience which cuts across transport infrastructure, energy, telecoms, banking, logistics and mining industries. He currently sits on the Boards of mining and renewable energy startups in Ghana and advises on strategy, finance, corporate governance and project management. He is a management consultant that has a passion for developing business plans for SMEs to raise both debt and equity financing. He is currently a member of the Association of Project Management (UK) and Association of MBAs UK.

TOPIC: EXPONENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS – THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

ABSTRACT:
This paper aims to address the following questions: • What is an exponential organization? • Why should leadership and management be aware of the attributes of an exponential organization? To answer these questions, the paper explores the origins and attributes of exponential organizations, drawing on concepts from the book “Exponential Organizations” by Salim Ismail, an entrepreneur and strategist. Published in 2014, the book provides a theoretical framework for these organizations, which leverage emerging technologies, decentralized networks, and a transformative purpose to reshape the global market. These organizations challenge traditional business models and open new frontiers of innovation. The paper references articles, academic papers, and case studies to conclude that every board member, CEO, management team, and individual in an organization should be aware of this “new organization.” It emphasizes the paradigm shift in how organizations are led and managed today, highlighting the importance of crafting and executing strategies that create value for customers. Examples and lessons are drawn from both private and public sector organizations worldwide