Why I have named my new company “The Sixth D”

My company's name, “The Sixth D”, signals my belief that:

1. Thoughtful strategy and planning that recognises the forces propelling our volatile present into an uncertain future is how I contribute to helping my clients tackle complex challenges, transform and unlock value - this requires expanding our horizons to a "sixth dimension", allowing insightful exploration and evaluation of strategic options;

2. Diversity, equity and inclusion drives creativity and problem-solving: I find inspiration from Cape Town’s Sixth Municipal District, “District 6”, a vibrant community and place of refuge, during the brutal period of Apartheid segregation, for people from different cultural, religious and economic backgrounds including: business; politics; arts; sports; and beyond;

3. Human ingenuity, how we innovate to solve challenges, is fundamental to transforming society and positively impacting future generations - nurturing and sharing our unique gifts is central to different spiritual beliefs, including the sixth day of creation, considered by Christians to have been the pinnacle of God’s work, as that’s when he created us to reason and make intelligent decisions;

4. Coaching and mentoring are essential enablers for empowering young people: as I enter my sixth decade, I seek to “pay it forward” by sharing my expertise with aspiring executives, thus repaying the generous guidance provided throughout my life, and still being given, to me by family, friends, former colleagues and others;

5. “The Sixth Region of Africa”, its Diaspora, is set to play an increasingly vital and active role in the progress of this inspiring continent, with my commitment to organisations serving Africa-interested communities worldwide demonstrated throughout my career in my various leadership roles with startups and charitable trusts as well as my extended family’s Kenyan and Ethiopian heritage;

6. “The Sixth D”, the company itself, will thrive best when collaborating with clients and others, embracing and integrating multiple perspectives to deliver innovative strategy, business development and marketing solutions that stimulate my clients’ desired revenue, relationship and reputation-related outcomes.

Get in touch to discuss how I may work with and support you!

Boko Inyundo

Founder

The Sixth D

www.thesixthd.com