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Ernest De-Graft Egyir

Also known as: Mr. Egyir · Ernest De Graft Egyir · Mr De-Graft Egyir · Osagyefo Ernest De-Graft Egyir · Mr Egyir · Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight

Ernest De-Graft Egyir — advises CEOs on leadership readiness and organizational strategy for 2027.

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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. Performance reviews are most valuable when they help leaders understand why results occurred and what must change to improve future performance. …
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in Reviewing Organisational Performance
22 OctJoy Online
By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. The success of the organisation’s 2027 strategy will depend partly on whether its leaders have the skills, judgment, and capacity to execute it. …
Daily Insight for CEOs: Preparing Leaders for 2027
20 OctJoy Online
By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. Strategic planning for 2027 should begin before the current year closes. …
Daily Insight for CEOs: Starting the 2027 Strategic Planning Process
15 OctJoy Online
By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. A CEO’s leadership legacy is not defined solely by financial results or personal achievements. …
Daily Insight for CEOs: Strengthening the CEO’s Leadership Legacy
14 OctJoy Online
By Ernest De-Graft Egyir Insight. Effective board and executive discussions begin with clear evidence, honest assessment, and well-defined strategic choices. …
Daily Insight for CEOs: Preparing for 2027 Board and Executive Conversations
8 OctJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader, and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Building new revenue streams
3 OctJoy Online
The President of the Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), Ernest De-Graft Egyir, has called for the establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre at Saltpond to help preserve Ghana’s political history and turn the town’s historic sites into opportu …
Turn Saltpond history into economic opportunity – Stakeholders
2 OctJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Turning Q4 priorities into measurable results
1 OctJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Q4 leadership priorities
September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Preparing the organisation for 2027

Business

CEO performance review practices for year-end organizational assessment

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As the year approaches its final weeks, CEOs should examine financial outcomes, operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, employee performance, and progress against strategic objectives to understand why results occurred and determine what must change to improve future performance. The purpose is to recognize what worked, understand performance gaps, and take corrective action while there is still time to influence year-end results.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

CEO performance review practices for year-end organizational assessment
As the year approaches its final weeks, CEOs should examine financial outcomes, operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, employee performance, and progress against strategic objectives to understand why results occurred and determine what must change to improve future performance. The purpose is to recognize what worked, understand performance gaps, and take corrective action while there is still time to influence year-end results.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

CEOs must assess leadership readiness before 2027
Ernest De-Graft Egyir advises CEOs to evaluate leadership capabilities, identify capability gaps, prepare successors for critical positions, and strengthen executive collaboration to ensure their organisations can execute their 2027 strategies effectively.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

CEOs should begin 2027 strategic planning before year-end
An opinion piece advises CEOs to start 2027 strategic planning early rather than wait until December, to allow time for thorough analysis of performance, market developments, and strategic assumptions before approving the new plan.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

CEO legacy built on institutional strength, not just profits
A CEO's leadership legacy reflects the strength of institutions left behind, leaders developed, culture established, and trust earned, rather than financial results alone. Building lasting legacy requires decisions serving long-term organizational interests, developing successor leaders, and strengthening systems for continuity and accountability.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

CEOs should prepare evidence-based assessments for 2027 board meetings
An opinion piece advises CEOs to support board and executive discussions with clear evidence, honest assessment of performance and risks, and well-defined strategic choices to move organizations forward in 2027.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

CEOs should diversify revenue streams strategically
Revenue diversification can strengthen an organisation's resilience and create growth avenues. CEOs should examine existing capabilities, customer relationships, intellectual property, distribution networks, and partnerships to support additional revenue sources, ensuring new streams complement strategy rather than create complexity.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

Saltpond heritage centre proposed to boost tourism and development
The President of the Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has called for establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre at Saltpond to preserve Ghana's political history and turn the town's historic sites into opportunities for tourism, education, research, and economic development. The proposed centre would document Ghana's independence struggle and promote investment, enterprise, and community development in a town with significant landmarks including Canaan Lodge, where the United Gold Coast Convention was formed in 1947.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Q4 execution requires clear ownership and measurable targets
CEOs must ensure Q4 priorities have clear owners, measurable targets, realistic timelines, and necessary resources; the gap between strategy and results often emerges when organisations lack clear responsibility definitions and progress measures.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

CEOs should narrow Q4 focus to three or five priorities
CEOs must identify three to five priorities with the greatest impact on organisational performance for Q4, align resources around them, and remove execution bottlenecks. Leadership focus determines organisational focus, enabling the organisation to direct energy toward execution rather than spreading resources across competing demands.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

CEOs should begin 2027 planning now, not later
An advisory column recommends that CEOs use the final months of the year to review performance, identify opportunities and threats, and define strategic priorities for 2027, arguing that early preparation creates strategic clarity and alignment of resources.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

CEO reflection helps organizations adapt and strengthen future performance
Strategic reflection allows CEOs to review performance, identify lessons from successes and setbacks, and reassess key assumptions to improve decisions for the final quarter and year ahead. Organizations that learn deliberately can make better decisions, adapt faster, and strengthen future performance.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

CEOs must embed customer insight into boardroom strategy
Customer-centric organisations design strategies around the value customers seek, requiring CEOs to ensure customer insight influences major decisions and teams align around creating meaningful customer value.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

MSDA calls for national political heritage centre in Saltpond
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has called for establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre in Saltpond to preserve Ghana's political and nationalist heritage, serving as a hub for learning, research, civic education and heritage tourism rather than merely a museum.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Employee engagement as essential CEO leadership responsibility
Engaged employees understand organizational priorities, contribute ideas, and remain committed to results. CEOs should create environments where employees understand purpose, feel valued, have opportunities to contribute, and see how their work matters through clear communication, consistent listening, recognition, and accountability for team experience quality.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

CEOs must attract and retain critical talent effectively
Talent is a key competitive asset; CEOs should identify mission-critical roles, strengthen employee development, create career pathways, recognize performance, and build an engaging leadership culture. Retaining critical talent protects organizational knowledge, continuity, productivity, and competitive advantage.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

CEOs should manage costs strategically, not cut blindly
Cost management should distinguish between value-creating spending and unnecessary expenditure; poorly considered cuts can damage customer experience, employee capability, and innovation, while smart spending protects future growth and competitiveness.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Profitable growth matters more than revenue growth alone
CEOs should prioritize sustainable, profitable growth over revenue growth alone, monitoring margins, understanding product and customer profitability, reviewing pricing regularly, and controlling operating costs to ensure additional revenue genuinely contributes to organisational value after accounting for all costs.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

CEOs must prioritize high-impact Q4 initiatives for acceleration
With one quarter remaining, CEOs should distinguish between what can realistically be achieved and prioritize high-impact initiatives, faster decision-making, and effective resource allocation to close performance gaps and deliver stronger year-end results.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

CEOs must establish clear accountability for executive performance
CEOs should create environments where executives are held accountable for measurable results, with clear expectations, transparent review processes, and early intervention on underperformance. High-performing leadership teams use difficult performance conversations to improve execution and organisational outcomes.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Saltpond residents urge President Mahama to restore Founders' Day
The President of the Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has renewed calls on President John Dramani Mahama to fulfil his pledge to restore the celebration of Founders' Day to Saltpond, citing the town's historical significance as the birthplace of Ghana's political parties CPP and UGCC.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

CEOs must build organizations ready for future change
Future readiness—the ability to anticipate change and remain competitive—requires strategic foresight, adaptable systems, capable people, strong leadership, and a culture of continuous learning. CEOs should review organizational readiness, invest in future-focused capabilities, and encourage forward-looking thinking across leadership teams.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

CEOs must prioritize digital customer experience for growth
CEOs should ensure digital transformation improves customer value by understanding expectations, simplifying journeys, integrating data responsibly, and personalizing experiences. A strong digital customer experience improves loyalty, differentiation, efficiency, and revenue growth.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

CEOs must lead AI adoption to build competitive advantage
CEOs do not need to become technology specialists, but must understand AI's strategic implications and ensure their organisations develop the capabilities to use it responsibly; the competitive question is increasingly how effectively organisations will use AI to create value, through identifying high-value opportunities, strengthening data governance, and building AI literacy among leaders and employees.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

CEO leadership strategies for navigating business disruption
Disruption has become constant in today's business landscape, requiring CEOs to lead confidently through change by monitoring trends, strengthening organisational agility, developing strategic scenarios, and communicating proactively to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

CEOs must prioritize focus and discipline in execution
Leadership effectiveness depends on how well the most important priorities are executed rather than how many priorities are pursued. CEOs should distinguish between urgent and strategic activities, maintain disciplined decision-making, and align resources to improve organisational performance.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

CEOs should view organizational change as growth opportunity
According to a CEO advisory column, successful leaders reframe change as an opportunity for innovation and competitive advantage, positioning organizations to adapt faster than competitors. Key strategies include embracing change proactively, identifying opportunities within disruption, encouraging innovative thinking, and maintaining strategic focus.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Saltpond Methodist A Basic School gets new 10-seater toilet
Saltpond Methodist A Basic School has received a modern 10-seater toilet facility funded by alumnus Ernest De-Graft Egyir, replacing years of inadequate washroom facilities and expected to improve sanitation and hygiene for pupils and teachers.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

CEOs must reinvent strategy to avoid success becoming obstacle
Success can become an obstacle to future growth if not properly managed, and organisations that fail to adapt to evolving markets and customer expectations lose relevance. Exceptional CEOs continuously challenge assumptions, encourage innovation, and create cultures of continuous improvement rather than protecting past achievements.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

CEOs building resilient organisations through adaptability and learning
An opinion piece argues that resilience enables organisations to transform disruption into progress, offering CEOs strategies to cultivate resilience through strong leadership teams, organisational learning, people investment, strategic focus, and recognition of adaptability.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

CEOs must build adaptable organisations to outpace market disruption
Adaptability is now a leadership necessity rather than a competitive advantage; CEOs who foster continuous learning, faster decision-making, innovation, and flexible systems position their organisations ahead of disruption.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →