I believe I can fly!
Wadzanai Mabuto shares her story of self-discovery through health and fitness with us. Read more
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Legislating the digital goose
A crucial part of digital transformation is doing business in an entirely new way. And the fallout from the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could limit our ability to build nimble, flexible, digital organisations. By Kevin Phillips Read more
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Preparing for your audience
If you have to ask great speakers for their secret to their success on stage, one common factor would be the amount of preparation that they conduct on understanding their audience. In this article, I will share some of the factors that to consider when tailoring your speech to your audience. Read more
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Women and investing
‘According to the Boston Consulting Group, between 2010 and 2015, private wealth held by women grew from $34trn to $51trn. By 2020 women are expected to hold $72trn, 32% of the total’ – The Economist, 8 March 2018. Read more
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Is responsibility your downfall?
Any employer value characteristics like responsibility, dedication and loyalty in an employee, but if not managed properly by the employee, burnout, illness, obesity and unhappiness can occur. Read more
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Emergent and Transformative Leadership
Working ways have changed. Our workforce is dominated by a transformed, gender-balanced and super-energised younger generation. Our critical leadership attributes have not kept pace and a leadership culture of ‘command and control’ still exists. These days are over. Read more
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Transparency reporting – A health check
Current levels of fraud and corruption in South Africa have resulted in calls for greater transparency and accountability by businesses. Transparency reporting is an opportunity for audit firms to demonstrate their commitment to audit quality. Read more
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Fraud – an occupational hazard
Fraud and corruption is real and results in actual financial loss to entities. It is important for all parties involved in the conduct of business to understand occupational fraud to be in the best position to respond appropriately, thereby mitigating the potential financial loss. Read more
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We are all decision-makers
If you ask people who the decision-makers are in their organisation, it’s likely that they’ll point towards the CEO and other senior executive directors. The truth is, however, that each person in the organisation takes decisions that have the potential to affect not only themselves but the entire company. Every person is a decision-maker. Realising…
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How to Lose Your Best
When your employees (and maybe even you, as their manager) aren’t allowed to grow, they begin to feel that they don’t matter. They feel like a cog in a wheel, easily swapped out. If you aren’t invested in them, they won’t be invested in you, and even if they don’t walk out the door, they…
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