Updated Communication Standards and Norms
Boris led a discussion on the importance of communication standards and norms in the organization, and the need to manage communication overload to improve productivity.
Aloysie on Always Learning
Aloysie Niyoyita, Head of the Performance Metrics function within the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) department, shares what our cultural tenet “Always Learning” means to her.
November 2024 All Hands Call
During this All Hands Call, we heard an update on the Educate! Experience (EXP) climate change initiative in Uganda. We also celebrated our cultural tenet “Always Learning” by hearing practical examples of how this mindset drives our work in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Finally, we revisited our 2024 org-wide priorities and explored the tremendous progress we have made this year.
Oct 2024 Educate! Strategy Overview and Update
Watch the overview and update our CEO Boris gave on Educate!'s strategy during the October 2024 leadership retreats.
Patience on being a Strategic Lead in the Hiring Process
Talent Acquisition Leader Patience Mathenge goes into detail on what it means to be a Strategic Lead in Educate!’s Hiring Process.
Missy on being a Strategic Lead in the Hiring Process
Chief Product Officer Missy Mwendwa Kago shares her thoughts on what it takes to be a good Strategic Lead in a hiring process, and why it's in your self interest to do this well.
Boris on Insurgent Mentality
In this video, Boris shares how this insurgent spirit is a fundamental aspect of our approach at Educate!. It reflects our commitment to continuous innovation, empowering both our team and the communities we serve to shape the future of education and employment in Africa.
Patience on Exceeds Expectations
Patience Mathenge, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition, shares how our cultural tenet “Exceeds Expectations” is cultivated at Educate!.
September 2024 All Hands Call
This All Hands Call focused on our Insurgent Mentality and the importance of challenging the status quo in innovation, including experimenting with generative AI. We also heard updates about Project-Based Assessment in Rwanda. Finally, we celebrated colleagues who demonstrate our cultural tenet “Exceed Expectations” and addressed a handful of Ask Boris Anything questions.
How to Fill Out the 360 & Self-Reflection Forms in Culture Amp
As part of the 2024 Professional Development Process (PDP), it's important to provide thoughtful feedback to colleagues and complete your self-reflection. These two videos give a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the 360 and Self-Reflection Forms in Culture Amp.
How to Nominate Reviewers in Culture Amp
This quick 10-minute video will explain everything you need to know about How to Nominate Reviewers in Culture Amp.
Understanding the Professional Development Process (PDP)
This quick 10-minute video will explain everything you need to know about the focus of the Professional Development Process (PDP).
Marica on Always Learning
In this brief video, Marica Rizzo, Educate!’s Director of People, Talent, and HR, shares her insights on why it’s not about getting the “right” answer, it’s more about the process.
July 2024 All Hands Call
This All Hands Call focused on a Communications Review around how we are framing Educate!’s work externally. We also heard updates about CAMIS & Microsoft Power BI. Finally, we watched an impact video in celebration of our cultural tenet “Youth First, Impact Obsessed” and addressed a handful of Ask Boris Anything questions.
Why We Prioritize Hiring for Culture at Educate!
In this 15 min video, Boris speaks to why at Educate! we prioritize hiring for culture and why it's so important to Educate! getting to millions of youth measurably impacted.
May 2024 All Hands Call
This All Hands Call focused on our Out-of-School Youth Strategy & Business Review. We also heard updates about OOSY Kenya. Finally, we heard from a teammate who spoke about our cultural tenet “Startup Mindset” and addressed a handful of Ask Boris Anything questions.
Michael on Startup Mindset
Michael Tharuba, Senior Business Model Associate in Kenya, shared how our cultural tenet “Startup Mindset” plays out in his work at Educate! He emphasized leveraging creativity and innovation while taking calculated risks to explore potential solutions.
Boris on Why He Doesn't like the Word Donor/Funder
Boris shares his thoughts on why he doesn't like the word donor/funder and an alternative way to think about our relationship with the payer for the impact we create.
Edith on the Educate! Vibe
Product Design and Learning Manager, Edith Mukyala shares her thoughts on the Educate! Vibe and what it means to her.
Juliet on Youth First, Impact-Obsessed
Field Operations Assistant, Juliet Tibiri shares her thoughts on Youth First and what it means to her.