Simon Balondemu

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Founder and CEO at GIST

Overview

Simon Balondemu is the Founder and CEO of the Global Integrated Skills Training Centre (GIST), a community organization in Iganga District. With a background in social work from Busoga University, he leads efforts to merge vocational training with crucial sexual and reproductive health education for orphans and other vulnerable children.

Driven by the personal motto, "Determination and Courage leads to success, " Simon is deeply committed to community development and addressing the holistic needs of youth. His interests also suggest a strong awareness of civic and political matters, reflecting a broader passion for societal improvement.

Simon founded an organization that uniquely combines practical skills training with vital HIV/AIDS awareness for vulnerable youth.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Youth Empowerment
As the founder of GIST, his primary mission is to provide vocational skills and support to orphans and other vulnerable children in his community.
Public Health Education
He integrates sexual/reproductive health and HIV/AIDS awareness into his organization's core programs and has authored a publication on the topic.
Nonprofit Leadership
His role involves all aspects of NGO management, including program coordination, writing donor proposals, managing funds, and supervising staff.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2022
Founder and CEO at GIST
9-2006 - 5-2022
Team Lead Manager at Global Integrated Skills Training Centre
Cordinator at NGO

Education

10-2008 - 5-2012
social work and social adminstration from Busoga University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

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