Weird Partners in High Places: VOLUME I

by Jacob Mbua Ngeve, PhD, FCAS

Overview

The book delves into the intricate partnerships that form when individuals or nations become entangled in various forms of criminal activity. Within these narratives, some leaders wield their power inappropriately, while others resort to eliminating perceived rivals. Certain leaders amass wealth through unlawful means, flaunting their opulence, while a darker subset goes to the extent of profiting from funds intended to preserve lives. These influential figures often construct extensive networks to solidify their positions, allowing them to sustain their detrimental practices.

Amid this landscape, nations have been known to exploit others by usurping their most talented individuals. Conversely, some people and nations have displayed foresight, acting as visionary architects, planting the seeds for forthcoming generations and paving a path towards a more promising future.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184397436
Publisher:	Star Book Writing
Publication date:	11/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	808 KB

About the Author

The author, a research scientist hailing from Africa, has forged an extraordinary and impactful career in the realm of scientific research within his cherished homeland in the African region. Through his role as a scientist, he has contributed numerous scholarly articles to esteemed agricultural journals and authored three insightful books chronicling his experiences as a research manager. His contributions have earned him admiration from his peers, both within Cameroon and across the Central African Region, propelling him into the spotlight and culminating in his appointment as the Director General of a prestigious research institution.
In this esteemed position, he collaborates closely with national agricultural research systems and international organizations throughout the entirety of Sub-Saharan Africa. Through his efforts, he revitalizes an ailing institution, transforming it into a thriving hub of innovation and productivity. His extensive interactions with African research managers have led him to a profound realization: successful African managers must possess qualities of open-mindedness, skillfulness, innovation, and patience to effectively navigate the diversity of their workforce. Moreover, he recognizes the pivotal role of visionary supervisors, equipped with generational perspectives, in facilitating success and mitigating conflicts within the workplace