Assistant Professor of Leadership

Ndegwa, Joyce Watetu, PhD.

Dr. Joyce Ndegwa is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management in United States International University- Africa, Chandaria School of Business. She holds a PhD in Business Administration with specialization in Strategic Management, an MBA in Strategic management and Bachelor of Education (Business and Mathematics) all from the University of Nairobi. She is a member of Academy of Management and Africa Academy of Management. She is the Chair of Department of General Education Signature Courses at USIU-Africa. She has participated in corporate training on leadership and management in organizations in different sectors among them; AHF- Kenya, Brooke International, faith-based organizations among others. She is passionate about coaching and mentorship. She is an author of 2 books on strategic planning and mentorship and have developed a mentorship manual.
Email Address

jwndegwa@usiu.ac.ke

Phone Number

N/A

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Leadership and governance (public and private corporations) – servant leadership, transformational leadership, board development, and succession planning.
  • Organizational development – strategic leadership and foresight, change management.
  • Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Cross-cultural leadership and management.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Business Administration (Strategic Management)
  • Master in Business Administration (Strategic Management)
  • Bachelor of Education Arts (Business & Mathematics)

COURSES TAUGHT

  • DBA 7040- Strategic Management
  • BUS 6120: Strategic Response to Turbulent Environments
  • BUS 4090: Strategic Management
  • MGT 3010: Overview of management Practices
  • SENEX 4800: Integrated Seminar
  • CMS3700: Community Service- Coordination and Supervision

PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCES

Journal Articles

  • Joyce, W. N., Machuki V. N., Maalu, J., Awino Z.B., & Iraki X. N., (2015). Knowledge sharing, Organizational learning and performance of medium sized firms in Kenya. DBA Africa Management Review.
  • Dancan, N., Mwita, M., Joyce, W., & Anne, K. (2015). Key decision Maker as the determinant of internationalization of medium sized enterprises: Lessons from Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.
  • Dancan, N., & Joyce, N. (2014). How Firm Resources Influence Medium Sized Firm Operation Shift from Domestic to International Market. Kenya Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training, 3, 140-149.

Books

  • Ndegwa, J. W., & Irungu, D. N. (2017). Feeding your Focus. Nairobi: CLC Kenya.
  • Ndegwa, J. W., & Irungu, D. N. (2017). Mastering the art of developing a strategic plan: A practical approach. Nairobi: intelPlus Resources.
  • Ndegwa, J. W., & Irungu, D. N. (2016). Mentorship Manual: Creating new possibilities in Young People’s lives. Nairobi: CLC Kenya.