Speaking at the Glitz Africa “Elevate 2026: Leading with Purpose and Clarity” breakfast at the Italian ambassador’s residence, Prof. Amfo framed purpose as a leadership compass and clarity as the mechanism that turns vision into action. The event was organised by Glitz Africa in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and supported by Ecobank Ghana Plc.
The meeting gathered senior executives, business leaders, diplomats, academics and institutional heads. Prof. Amfo recommended that leaders limit their focus to up to three strategic priorities for the year, protect those priorities against competing demands, and communicate them clearly to teams to accelerate execution.
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She outlined practical steps: anchor decisions in values, align personal conviction with institutional mission, translate vision into actionable goals, invest in strategic relationships, and schedule regular reflection to review progress and adjust course.
Panelist Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann described leadership’s evolution from building competence and networks to occupying roles that demand transparency and measurable institutional impact. She said mentoring emerging leaders should be a central focus for those nearing the end of active service.
Italian Ambassador Laura Ranalli welcomed participants and highlighted Italy-Ghana cooperation in areas including education, TVET, digital innovation and the circular economy. Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, CEO of Glitz Africa, said the Elevate 2026 initiative links leadership development to broader community uplift.
Prof. Amfo closed by urging women leaders to “reset priorities, lead authentically and create pathways for others,” stressing that purpose and clarity, properly communicated and protected, enable leaders to shape institutions that endure.
She outlined practical steps: anchor decisions in values, align personal conviction with institutional mission, translate vision into actionable goals, invest in strategic relationships, and schedule regular reflection to review progress and adjust course.
Panelist Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann described leadership’s evolution from building competence and networks to occupying roles that demand transparency and measurable institutional impact. She said mentoring emerging leaders should be a central focus for those nearing the end of active service.
Italian Ambassador Laura Ranalli welcomed participants and highlighted Italy-Ghana cooperation in areas including education, TVET, digital innovation and the circular economy. Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, CEO of Glitz Africa, said the Elevate 2026 initiative links leadership development to broader community uplift.
Prof. Amfo closed by urging women leaders to “reset priorities, lead authentically and create pathways for others,” stressing that purpose and clarity, properly communicated and protected, enable leaders to shape institutions that endure.
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