It’s All about Personality

Do you know your personality? Learning others personalities helps us work efficiently and communicate effectively in the manner that makes sense to our targeted audience...read the rest and share your opinion.

Read the full version of my Op-Ed column on Addis Fortune published on Feb 22, 2015. Or simply click the following link. http://addisfortune.net/columns/its-all-about-personality/

Tenets of Winning Customers

Here is my opinion piece for this week on the lack of customer service in Ethiopia and suggestions for improvement.

Ethiopia is as warmly hospitable and as friendly as it can be. We go far beyond necessary to treat and accommodate our guests and visitors in our homes with the utmost respect and hospitality. Our hospitality, however, is not reflected in our business dealings and interactions. Too often, our business culture deprives people good customer services.

Read the full version of my Op-Ed column on Addis Fortune published on Feb 8, 2015. Or simply click the following link. http://addisfortune.net/columns/tenets-of-winning-customers/

Cheers,

Daniel

Is the Addis Ababa Light Rail Safe?

Picture credit facebook* I saw this photo after I wrote this article. 

Is the Addis Abeba Light Rail Transit (LRT) safe? Or is it set to commence providing full services before the upcoming Ethiopian election comes hell or high water?

The problem with democracy is that politicians and their immediate advisors spend as much time strategizing how to manipulate public perception just as much as they spend their time drafting and implementing laws on behalf of the public.

Democratic systems often see projects being patched up in hurry at the turn of an election to fulfill previous campaign promises. That way, politicians can say, “we accomplished this and that”.

Read the full version of my Op-Ed column on Addis Fortune published on Feb 8, 2015. Or simply click the following link. http://addisfortune.net/columns/is-the-light-rail-safe/

Cheers,

Daniel

Why Mekelle Lacks Vibrancy

Vibrant cities are centers of a lot of unique offerings, keeping the spirits of those who live within its boundaries and attracting outsiders. Cities that are accessible with public transportation have diverse eatery options, congregation for art and cultural activities, impel people to interact and build relationships. Music and other social outings help bring people together and exchange ideas.

This is what Mekelle is missing. On one of my visits, I arrived late Friday afternoon…

Read the full version of my Op-Ed column on Addis Fortune here published on Feb 1, 2015. Or simply click the following link. http://addisfortune.net/columns/why-mekelle-lacks-vibrancy/

Cheers,

Daniel