Companies and personalities realise in order to be successful in the global picture, there are a few extra skills needed. These skills are not to emulate Western customs, but are a global perspective on how one should carry themselves, communicate and dress among other skills. "We make up a huge percentage of our minds about someone in the first few seconds of meeting them, regardless of where they come from,” said Mr Derek Bbanga of Public Image. The Business Daily
Though some people would scoff at the idea of a Finishing School for senior managers, others such as Derek Bbanga of Public Image say that dining etiquette and appropriate conversation starters could boost your climb up the corporate ladder. The Nairobi Star
The first time you meet Derek of Public Image, you see refinement, finesse and gentility. Derek is going an extra mile taking it upon himself to impart knowledge to local professionals and entrepreneurs. The African Executive
Derek brings to mind another Kenyan gentleman we have all grown to admire and love by the name of Charles Njonjo, but not so as their dress sense are drawn from two totally different generations. He is taking it a step further, realizing that Image and Etiquette are almost a foreign concept in the local business scene. Tujuane Network
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