Organisation Development, (OD) Consultant Writing feels refreshing and freeing. Re-entry from a significant time in our global history is creating many opportunities to redefine our collective paths, expectations of our chosen work and associated societal norms. Our insights come with huge responsibilities. As COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and affecting every facet of our lives, we…
DetailsBusiness AdvisorThe remote workhorse has bolted, and it is going to have far-reaching consequences, even for the technology that makes it possible in the first place: the public cloud. It is already a cliché to say that the 2020 health crisis accelerated many of the trends, digital and otherwise, that have been bubbling up for…
DetailsSpeaker, Facilitator, CoachDecades into the gender diversity era, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions and continue to earn a fraction of their male counterparts. Projecting the current trends, according to the World Economic Forum, it may take up to 202 years to close the gender pay gap. True diversity in every respect (gender, race, culture,…
DetailsNow more than ever, everyone is searching for ways to be more productive in a world that has become rather unfamiliar to us. So we decided to ask some our inspirational female ambassadors and mentors who are part of SAICA’s Mentorship Programme to share some of their secrets to their success, from career to children.…
DetailsThis article highlights the need for South African companies to display resilience amidst the country’s COVID-19 lockdown period. ‘For some organisations, near-term survival is the only agenda item. Others are peering through the fog of uncertainty, thinking about how to position themselves once the crisis has passed and things return to a so-called ‘normal’. The…
DetailsA new study on food insecurity by an alliance of the United Nations (UN) – Global Network Against Food Crises – governmental and non-governmental agencies has been analysing what is fuelling global food crises and examining how the COVID-19 pandemic is perpetuating downward cycles for millions around the world. The study found that at the…
DetailsWhat does it mean to be courageous in business in 2020? And in a year like few others, how can people develop professional and personal resilience to deal with setbacks and challenges? The latest in the Building Resilience series of webinars explored these questions in more detail. Here are eight key talking points and insights…
DetailsStylish home studio workspace with office supplies. Work from home concept. With copy space for your text As the South African economy flails under COVID-19 and a downgrade to junk status, SAICA talks to CA(SA) Ignatius Sehoole about the importance of ensuring we continue to bring top-quality CAs(SA) into the system. ‘Let’s not forget that…
DetailsIn an online interview with Anoty Africa’s co-owner, Vhutshilo Nemutshili, he shared the wonderful quote on the right by John Maxwell speaking about leadership and the power of shared knowledge. As we follow his entrepreneurial journey, we recognise his efforts to rise above the current crisis and still come up with fresh ideas to do…
DetailsThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy. But just because the effect on the global economy has been devastating, this does not mean that you need to be devastated. You are still a person; you still have much worth inside you. You still can make your own choices and strategic…
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