About Us
Many managers were promoted for being excellent at their jobs. We help them lead.
Since 2019, Zircon Consultants has partnered with some of East Africa's most recognized organizations to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and align operations with strategy. Here's who we are and why we do this work.
Who We Are
Established in 2019, Zircon Consultants is an organizational and people development firm dedicated to providing training and advisory services that drive growth and operational excellence.
East Africa is home to some of the most complex, dynamic, and fast-moving business environments on the continent.
Zircon Consultants was founded with one conviction: that sustainable organizational performance in East Africa requires development programs built specifically for East African business realities.
We collaborate with organizational leaders to build the skills and insights needed to lead effectively and position their companies for long-term success through relevant and up-to-date people development programs. Our programs are designed from the ground up for your people, your context, and your goals.
Our expertise spans strategic planning, AI training & digital transformation, entrepreneurship training, team building, new manager development and much more. We provide tailored advisory services and full-scope business consulting to support every aspect of your organization's development. With our guidance, you’ll be ready to tackle challenges, seize new opportunities, and build a thriving business.
Explore our programs to find the right fit for you and your team.
Vision
To be the most trusted people development partner for organizations building East Africa's next generation of leaders.
Mission
We design and deliver bespoke training, coaching, and consulting programs that create measurable, lasting change in the people and organizations we serve.
Our Core Values
Accountability
We stay accountable to outcomes. We agree on measurable goals at the start of every engagement and report against them at the end. “The training was good” is not good enough.
Proficiency
We invest in our own expertise. Our facilitators stay current with global standards in learning and development, leadership science, and organizational psychology and apply it within East African realities.
Innovation
We continuously evolve how we design and deliver our programs. From integrating AI and digital transformation into leadership training to using modern learning methods, we ensure our solutions remain relevant, practical, and forward-looking.
Adaptability
We work with the pace of African business. Complex organizations, multi-stakeholder environments, shifting priorities. We are built for flexibility and we don’t lose momentum when circumstances change.
Customer Centric
We design for your context, not from a catalogue. Every program starts with understanding your organization. We don’t recycle materials. We build around your people, your industry, and your goals.
Integrity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If a different intervention would serve you better than one we offer, we will say so. Integrity means honesty, even when it costs us a sale.
Our CEO
In professional services, you're not buying a company; you're buying access to specific expertise.
Dr. Nancy Mutonyi founded Zircon Consultants in 2019 after years of watching inefficiencies in management hold organizations back.
She possesses extensive experience and knowledge in Leadership, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement Management and Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching.
She has been a professional training facilitator and consultant in Organizational Development for over 10 years.
She excels at equipping leaders and their teams with practical tools and skills that promote organizational excellence, productivity and innovative capabilities for industry-leading performance.
She has worked extensively with International Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations, Public and Private Sector, SMEs and Startups in Africa to transform their organizations for greatness through diverse program facilitation.
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Leadership and Organizational Change
United States International University, Africa
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strategic Management
University of Nairobi
Professional Experience
Adjunct Lecturer
International Leadership University (ILU), Nairobi
Executive Fellow
School of Business, Strathmore University, Nairobi
How working with us goes
Start with a consultation.
We agree in writing what success looks like before the program begins.
Train your team with us.
A program designed around your people, your context, and your goals.
Evaluate what changed.
At the end, we report against the goals we agreed.
- Our team of consultants and associates are experienced in various areas of industry - private, public and non-profit sectors, ensuring broad understanding of diverse organizational landscapes.
- We are committed to research on changing trends in the business environment, and continuously learning to gain new knowledge. Our approach combines innovative methodologies with practical insights, and our solutions stay effective and adaptable as your business evolves.
- We deliver top to bottom solutions through our programs for teams at all levels of your business. From top-tier executives to frontline staff, we provide full support to drive success across the board.
We are accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), registration number NITA/TRN/2225.
Ready to see what this looks like for your organization?
Tell us about your organization and where your teams need assistance. We'll ask the right questions and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
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