In this episode of the ‘Who Are We’ series, Kayode explores the traits and mindsets that define high performers at Educate!. He sheds light on how cultivating these attributes contributes to personal growth and organizational success.

Ivan discusses the importance of Cost Culture in our strategic framework. He highlights methods to integrate cost-awareness into daily operations, fostering a culture of financial responsibility.

Hawah provides a practical guide to implementing Cost Culture at Educate!. She offers strategies and examples on how to make cost-effective decisions without compromising quality, ensuring our resources are utilized efficiently.

Emmanuel Kalyebi shares his perspective on what it means to be a social entrepreneur within Educate!. He discusses the innovative approaches we take to create sustainable change and empower youth across Africa.

In this insightful session, Richard Olupot delves into the essence of being a ‘Culture Bearer’ at Educate!. He explores how embodying our core values drives our mission and impacts our daily interactions.

From our core cultural tenets—Youth First, Impact-Obsessed, Exceed Expectations, Startup Mindset, One Team, Many Views, and Always Learning—to insights from team members across the organization, this guide brings the Educate! Vibe to life.

Alfred Kyamanywa, Program Officer - EXP, Uganda, shares what our cultural tenet “One Team, Many Views” means to him.

During this All Hands Call, we we reviewed our 2025 org-wide priorities. We also heard an update on the Child Protection & Safeguarding initiatives across the org. We learned about MEWAKA, the teacher training model in Tanzania, and celebrated our cultural tenet “One Team, Many Views.”

We are insurgents against the industry of planners.

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 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.

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. 

Watch the overview and update our CEO Boris gave on Educate!'s strategy during the October 2024 leadership retreats. 

Talent Acquisition Leader Patience Mathenge goes into detail on what it means to be a Strategic Lead in Educate!’s 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. 

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 Mathenge, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition, shares how our cultural tenet “Exceeds Expectations” is cultivated at Educate!.

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.

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.

This quick 10-minute video will explain everything you need to know about How to Nominate Reviewers in Culture Amp.