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by Christian Sellars

Oct 1, 2026

TES has been recognised with an HR Excellence and Impact Award at the People Matters Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. The award was presented in August 2026 by People Matters founder Steven Murenzi, Ass...

by Christian Sellars

Jul 15, 2026

With only around 17% of young Rwandans employed in the formal sector, you would think that finally securing a job in a respected organisation would be cause for celebration. Yet many company leaders r...

Tough Discussions

by Christian Sellars

Jun 9, 2026

Earlier this month I asked a group of HR leaders which discussions they found most difficult. Their top four were: • speaking up to senior leaders • dealing with resistance to change • delivering bad ...

The Antidote to Office Politics

by Christian Sellars

Apr 1, 2026

Last week we co-hosted a seminar in Kigali on The Antidote for Office Politics , bringing together HR leaders and senior managers to discuss a challenge that most organisations recognise, but few addr...

Why 81% of HR Professionals Leave Their First Employer

by Christian Sellars

Mar 9, 2026

Last month TES co-hosted a seminar in Kigali on Career Paths for HR Leaders , bringing together about twenty HR managers and senior people leaders to discuss a challenge many organisations quietly fac...

Turning goals into results in 2026

by Christian Sellars

Feb 1, 2026

It’s one thing to set goals. It’s another to build the conditions for people to achieve them. In my experience, that’s what separates good leaders from great ones. Especially at the start of a new yea...

Recognition gets results. So why do so few leaders use it?

by Christian Sellars

Dec 17, 2025

It’s one of the simplest habits available to any leader: Notice what’s going well. Say so. And yet it’s often missing. Across dozens of 360° feedback surveys in Rwandan organisations, a consistent pat...

4 practices that spark initiative in your team

by Christian Sellars

Nov 30, 2025

“Why didn’t they take the opportunity?” It’s a common frustration. A promising moment arises, a client hints at a new opportunity, and someone on the team backs away instead of leaning in. For many le...

Poor delegators are leaving money on the table

by Christian Sellars

Oct 16, 2025

The New Times recently published an article of mine on one of the toughest skills leaders must master: effective delegation. It’s a topic that never fails to spark spirited debate in any boardroom. Se...

Catalyse Change through Culture

by Christian Sellars

Sep 18, 2025

Welcome to Uncommon Threads — a monthly bulletin from TES. Each month, we share sharp insights and practical tools drawn from our work with leaders in Rwanda. If you're leading people or navigating ch...

Win the talent war with culture, not compensation

by Christian Sellars

Jun 3, 2025

When talent walks out the door, it takes more than just their skills – it takes trust, continuity, and your bottom line. Head-hunting fees alone run to roughly two months of salary, but the bigger hit...

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