UBOS BOSS SOUNDS TEAMWORK ALARM! Staff Warned Over Trust, Discipline, Accountability
By Evans Najuna
KAMPALA – Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director and Chief Statistician, Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, has sounded the alarm over teamwork, discipline and accountability at the statistics body, warning staff that failure to uphold institutional values could attract sanctions.
Mukiza issued the warning during a five-day UBOS staff retreat aimed at strengthening teamwork, professional integrity, discipline and a shared sense of purpose among employees.
Opening the retreat, Mukiza reminded staff that they are custodians of the Bureau’s vision, mission and core values, challenging them to lead by example in the execution of their duties.
“You are the bearer of the vision, mission and core values of the Bureau, you must, therefore, be the champion and lead by example,” Mukiza said.
The UBOS boss urged staff to embrace professionalism, integrity, trust and commitment, stressing that the success of the institution depends not only on individual performance but also on how effectively employees work together.
He called for greater support among staff and a renewed focus on the wider objectives of the Bureau to ensure efficiency throughout the statistical production chain.
Mukiza also challenged employees to guard against what he described as the five dysfunctions of a team – absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and lack of results.
He warned staff against conduct that goes against UBOS standards, saying those found engaging in such practices risk disciplinary action in accordance with the institution’s Human Resource Manual.
The Executive Director particularly encouraged staff not to fear constructive conflict, saying differences in opinion should not be allowed to destroy teams but should instead provide an opportunity for deeper reflection, better decisions and improved problem-solving.
According to Mukiza, healthy disagreement can strengthen working relationships when handled professionally and when the interests of the institution remain the priority.
He challenged staff to use the retreat to better understand themselves, their colleagues and their individual responsibilities while finding more effective ways of supporting one another in delivering the Bureau’s mandate.
Closing the retreat, Deputy Executive Director Dr. Vincent F. Ssenono urged staff to move beyond discussions and put the lessons from the engagement into practice at their respective workstations.
Ssenono called for stronger trust, collaboration and teamwork, saying the retreat had given staff an opportunity to reflect on both their individual and collective responsibilities.
He also urged employees to appreciate the contribution of different departments and identify practical ways of working together to advance UBOS’ mandate.
Ssenono said the lessons and commitments generated during the retreat should become a driver for improved performance and better delivery of the Bureau’s mandate.
The team-building retreat brought together staff from the Office of the Executive Director, including the Risk Management and Compliance Department, Public and Media Relations, and Professional Services.
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