Day: April 15, 2025

Reimagining the Public Sector: Intrapreneurship for National Development

19th – 22nd May 2025 | Abu Dhabi | TEXEM UK

Explore TEXEM’s Reimagining the Public Sector: Intrapreneurship for National Development programme designed for African leaders committed to digital transformation and intrapreneurship in Abu Dhabi.

Why This Matters Now

Addresses how Nigerian public institutions can benefit from intrapreneurial training to improve governance. This focus is central to TEXEM UK’s upcoming programme, “Digital Innovation: Stimulating A Culture Of Intrapreneurship In A Digital Age,” scheduled from 19th to 22nd May 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Case in Point

Take the example of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), which demonstrates the power of strategic leadership and innovation. This real-world transformation highlights what’s possible when visionary leadership aligns with bold experimentation.

Unique Challenges

– Bureaucratic resistance to change

– Lack of citizen-centred service design

– Policy implementation gaps

How the TEXEM Programme Helps

This executive education experience leverages TEXEM’s proven and tested methodology, combining scenario planning, data analytics, and peer learning. Delivered by distinguished faculty — Dr. T. B. (Mac) McClelland, Jr., Professor Rodria Laline, and Professor John Peters — the programme will empower participants to lead digital transformation with confidence and competence.

What Past Delegates Are Saying

Otunba Sonya Ogunkuade, Hon. Commissioner and Special Assistant to the President, shared, “I’ve enjoyed their presentations and the real-life examples they incorporate, making the sessions highly engaging and applicable.”

Niyi Toluwalope, CEO of eTranzact Group, described the experience as “incredibly engaging, offering profound insights from exceptional facilitators.”

Programme Details and Registration

Programme Fee: £5,500 (discounted to £4,750 or £4,300 for early payment). Reserve your place today by contacting TEXEM UK at +44 7425 883791 or emailing [email protected].

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Strategic Leadership Africa: Lessons for Emerging Market Innovators

19th – 22nd May 2025 | Abu Dhabi | TEXEM UK

Explore TEXEM’s Strategic Leadership Africa: Lessons for Emerging Market Innovators programme designed for African leaders committed to digital transformation and intrapreneurship in Abu Dhabi.

Why This Matters Now

Showcases lessons African leaders can draw from local innovators and how TEXEM bridges this learning gap. This focus is central to TEXEM UK’s upcoming programme, “Digital Innovation: Stimulating A Culture Of Intrapreneurship In A Digital Age,” scheduled from 19th to 22nd May 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Case in Point

Take the example of Flutterwave, which demonstrates the power of strategic leadership and innovation. This real-world transformation highlights what’s possible when visionary leadership aligns with bold experimentation.

Unique Challenges

– Inadequate benchmarking with local success stories

– Resistance to adopting indigenous strategies

– Limited regional collaboration

How the TEXEM Programme Helps

What Past Delegates Are Saying

Niyi Toluwalope, CEO of eTranzact Group, described the experience as “incredibly engaging, offering profound insights from exceptional facilitators.”

Programme Details and Registration

Programme Fee: £5,500 (discounted to £4,750 or £4,300 for early payment). Reserve your place today by contacting TEXEM UK at +44 7425 883791 or emailing [email protected].

Creating Enduring Organisations: Lessons in Strategic Agility for African Leaders

23rd – 24th April 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria | TEXEM UK

African organisations often find themselves caught between ambition and uncertainty. Despite promising markets, leaders are frequently tested by political shifts, technological leaps, and economic headwinds. It’s no wonder that strategic agility has become the cornerstone of enduring success.

This is the driving theme behind TEXEM UK’s foresight programme: “Strategic Foresight: Developing Winning Strategies for Unparalleled Value,” scheduled for April 23–24, 2025 in Lagos.

Led by Dr. T. B. (Mac) McClelland Jr., the sessions equip leaders to proactively anticipate, prepare for, and thrive amidst change—not just react to it.

Strategic Agility in Action

Strategic agility is the capacity to turn insight into impact—fast. It’s not about having all the answers, but knowing how to ask the right questions and act on emerging trends.

The programme will feature foresight games, scenario planning, and systems thinking frameworks—helping executives develop the muscle to adapt without losing direction.

African Context, Global Excellence

Dr. McClelland brings decades of global consulting and leadership experience. His methodology is tailored to Nigeria’s landscape, ensuring that lessons are immediately actionable.

Whether facing shifts in global trade, fintech innovation, or public governance, participants will build strategies anchored in relevance, flexibility, and execution.

Network with the Best

Participants will join a cadre of industry trailblazers and senior public servants. This diversity fosters multidimensional insight and shared problem-solving—a rare and invaluable experience.

Real Returns from Real Transformation

Past attendees rave about TEXEM’s balance of inspiration and implementation. “I didn’t just learn—I transformed,” shared one executive. “Now, my team plans with insight, not just urgency.”

Enrolment Details

Fee: £2,000 (or £1,750 early bird, £1,500 if paid by March 15th, 2025). Includes certification and materials.

Be the Leader Your Organisation Deserves

Don’t just weather the storm—learn to navigate it with strategy and vision.

📞 Contact TEXEM on +44 7425 883791
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Visit texem.co.uk/programmes

From Vision to Value: Equipping Executives for Tomorrow’s Disruptions in Nigeria

23rd – 24th April 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria | TEXEM UK

Executives in Nigeria are grappling with a tidal wave of transformation. With AI, climate shifts, and geopolitical tensions redefining how business is done, reactive leadership is no longer sufficient. What’s needed is a proactive capability: strategic foresight.

That’s the central focus of TEXEM UK’s executive programme titled “Strategic Foresight: Developing Winning Strategies for Unparalleled Value,” happening in Lagos on April 23–24, 2025. This isn’t about crystal ball predictions—it’s about building agile strategies that pivot with purpose.

Why Disruption Demands Foresight

Emerging trends often catch unprepared leaders off guard—displacing products, shifting regulations, and redefining market expectations. But with strategic foresight, Nigerian leaders can flip disruption into differentiation.

From digital finance evolution to decentralised energy solutions, the programme explores pressing themes through workshops, simulations, and peer learning led by Dr. T. B. (Mac) McClelland Jr. His military-rooted yet business-refined methods equip participants with confidence to shape, not survive, the future.

Interactive Learning for Real Impact

This isn’t a lecture—it’s an experience. Participants engage in visioning exercises, simulate strategic responses, and review successful foresight models from Africa and beyond.

Executives will also explore how consumer preferences are shifting, how to read early signals of change, and how to embed a learning culture that promotes curiosity and flexibility.

What You Take Home

– A foresight playbook tailored to your organisational context
– Greater alignment between strategic planning and operational agility
– Access to an elite network of public and private sector leaders
– Confidence to build resilient institutions ready for what’s next

Hear From Those Who’ve Been There

Past attendees describe the programme as “transformative” and “game-changing.” One CEO remarked, “TEXEM challenged my assumptions and reignited my strategic spark.”

Reserve Your Strategic Edge

Early commitment comes with financial advantages—£1,500 if you register by March 15, 2025 (£2,000 thereafter, or £1,750 for early birds). The fee covers materials and a certificate.

Lead the Future with Intent

The next disruption doesn’t have to derail your journey—it can become your launchpad. Join TEXEM in Lagos and turn vision into lasting value.

📞 Call: +44 7425 883791
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Visit texem.co.uk/programmes for details

TEXEM’s Charles Crawford Wins Cicero Award: A Call to Leaders to Communicate with Courage and Conviction

In a world defined by complexity, conflict, and constant change, the power of words has never been more vital. At TEXEM, UK, we are thrilled to celebrate one of our own—Ambassador Charles Crawford, CMG—who has been honoured with the 2025 Cicero Speechwriting Award, often described as the “Oscars of Strategic Communication.” This global accolade places him among the world’s most influential voices in diplomacy and thought leadership.

His winning entry, “Testing Times, Bold Choices,” written for Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, stands as a masterclass in the art of persuasive, principled, and strategic communication. It underscores the imperative of bold leadership in the face of existential threats and reminds us that in diplomacy—as in business and governance—words can build bridges, rally nations, and avert disaster.

Dr. Alim Abubakre, Founder of TEXEM, UK, reflects on the significance of this milestone:

“In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, misinformation, and the climate emergency, strategic communication is no longer a soft skill—it is a survival skill. Charles Crawford’s Cicero win exemplifies how influential, value-driven communication can inspire bold leadership, unite divided communities, and ignite collective action. Leaders must learn not just to speak—but to speak wisely, courageously, and with purpose.”
Charles Crawford’s recognition is no accident. A former British Ambassador with a career spanning pivotal postings in South Africa, Serbia, and Poland, Crawford brings not only eloquence but lived experience in navigating the frontlines of global diplomacy. His win is a testament to his ability to translate complexity into clarity and galvanise action with moral urgency and strategic precision.

Today’s leaders must contend with a rapidly shifting global order—rising populism, AI-driven disruption, and environmental instability. In such a landscape, the ability to shape narratives that build trust, foster collaboration, and drive innovation is more essential than ever.

At TEXEM, we are proud to have Charles as one of our distinguished faculty members, enriching our programmes with his world-class expertise in negotiation, leadership, and strategic influence. He leverages TEXEM’s tested and proven methodology to help leaders to be more self aware and optimise their societal impact. His Cicero Award is not just a personal achievement; it is a clarion call to all leaders across sectors.

In testing times, leaders must make bold choices—not just in policy, but in how they communicate vision, values, and purpose. Strategic communication is a leadership imperative for those who aspire to not only survive—but to shape the future.

Congratulations, Charles. Your voice moves the world and reminds us all that the right words, spoken with wisdom and integrity, can shape legacies and transform nations.

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Written by the TEXEM Team
www.texem.co.uk | Developing Strategic Leaders for Global Impact