From Super Manager to People Manager
Code Clinic, a Kampala based dental practice, has taken part in multiple cycles of Youth to Work in order to improve the business. We spoke to the CEO, Steven Mugabe, to get his perspective of the benefits of the programme to a small and growing enterprise.
ENTERPRISE NAME, LOCATION: Code clinic
What is your business model and mission for social impact?
Economic transformation by employing women especially
How did you find out about Youth to Work?
Through Peter Nyeko of Mandulis energy recommended the programme to me.
What inspired you to apply to Youth to Work rather than another business development programme?
There were minimal financial implications to taking on the Junior Associate.
What did/do you expect to gain from having a Junior Associate placed at your enterprise?
A different view of how to run a business.
What were you worried about?
Not getting good enough advice to move forward
What were the main areas of support where you required support from the JA?
Systems and processes
What did you learn about your business from working with your Junior Associate?
That I need to delegate more and promote my staff.
Did you find the Youth to Work business clinics for business owners helpful?
Yes
Which did you find most practical and applicable for your organization?
Networking opportunities to interact with other businesses and Standard Chartered Bank senior members.
Do you see the Challenges Youth to Work programme as having a positive impact on your economy/community?
Yes
Would you recommend a Challenges Worldwide Youth to Work placement to other enterprises? Yes/No: Why?
Yes, because I implemented a few of the recommendations from the junior associates and experienced a positive impact in my business.
Thinking ahead has CW Youth to Work changed your perception of young people in the workplace?
Young people can be consultants with good mentoring and coaching
What impact has Youth to Work had on your approach to your enterprise?
The programme encouraged me to prioritize people’s development instead of being a super manager.
