For the newly appointed CEO of PwC, Shirley Machaba, building a leadership legacy driven by her own values and those of the firm will be her most significant achievement
The crucial need for better performance and greater accountability in public financial management systems has given rise to a call for more CAs(SA) to enter the public service. We spoke to some who are helping to make a difference
In both models, the extraordinarily powerful engine is combined as standard with a new eight-speed Steptronic sports transmission, including mechanical differential lock on the front axle, an ALL4 All- Wheel Drive System, a specifically engineered chassis, and additional reinforcement modifications for the body structure, engine connection and chassis fastenings. This enables the John Cooper Works…
The temptation to retire early and adopt a life of leisure can be particularly seductive as you enter your fifties and sixties, especially after many years spent with your nose to the grindstone. But can you afford it? READ FULL ARTICLE
Don’t be caught making saddles when you should be making car seats. That was the key message restated by several innovation experts at the CA(SA) of the Future conference. READ FULL ARTICLE
Dedication, passion, and a commitment to her self-development have made Sindi Mabaso-Koyana, head of AIH, a true trailblazer in the world of accounting and governance, and a role model for the next generation of leaders. One of the country’s most powerful women in business, Sindi Mabaso-Koyana has had an illustrious and exciting career. Currently the…
This year’s finalist group and of course, the winners, have built businesses across all sectors offering innovation and exceptional acumen and leadership on the topics of organisational culture, upskilling the unemployed youth, tourism and conservation, effective food supply chain management, online payment and credit systems, insurance and insurance underwriting, the owner and operator hotel model…
In society, conventional wisdom holds that it is difficult to lead or negotiate or make demands from a position of perceived weakness. Leaders tend to adopt more of a stern, sometimes tyrannous attitude as a means to be taken seriously. Therefore, people, especially leaders, are expected to never show vulnerability. It now turns out that…
9th annual survey on top business risks attracts record participation of 2,700+ experts from over 100 countries Cyber incidents have become more damaging and expensive for companies – and often result in lawsuits and litigation after the event Business interruption ranks second, but remains a key challenge with digitalization and civil unrest creating new causes…
Zero-based budgeting can be a powerful tool to engage and empower line managers, increase budget transparency and make sure your spending actually supports your business goals. Doing it purely as a cost-cutting exercise will undermine all the benefits, though READ FULL ARTICLE
64% of US large-cap funds under performed the S&P 500 over 1 year, and 82% over five years! At home, only 34% of equity funds under performed the S&P South Africa DSW over one year but, sadly, 91% under performed over five years (2018 SPIVA Scorecard) READ FULL ARTICLE
Don’t be caught making saddles when you should be making car seats. That was the key message restated by several innovation experts at the CA(SA) of the Future conference. READ FULL ARTICLE
The diagram above is an excellent rendition of the current debate on executive leadership. I find this particularly entertaining, as I have been following this topic for well on 30 years now. Hence I have coined the terms principle-/value-based leader, Upside-down Leader, or UDL for short. If your executive boss is the leader on the…
Alwyn van der Merwe, Director of Investments at Sanlam Private Wealth South Africa: 2019 was a year of significant – mainly positive – surprises for equity investors in general, despite SA shares lagging global peers. Contrary to expectation, the year has seen a more than 20% total return in global equities, while positive real returns…
Presenting and public speaking can be both daunting and exhilarating. In this article, I will share with you a three-step approach to awaken the speaker within you. READ FULL ARTICLE
According to National Treasury, fewer than 3% of South Africans are able to retire comfortably without having to make drastic changes to their lifestyles. Do you want to work hard all your life only to struggle financially when you are retired? READ FULL ARTICLE
Zero-based budgeting can be a powerful tool to engage and empower line managers, increase budget transparency and make sure your spending actually supports your business goals. Doing it purely as a cost-cutting exercise will undermine all the benefits, though READ FULL ARTICLE
64% of US large-cap funds under performed the S&P 500 over 1 year, and 82% over five years! At home, only 34% of equity funds under performed the S&P South Africa DSW over one year but, sadly, 91% under performed over five years (2018 SPIVA Scorecard) READ FULL ARTICLE
In society, conventional wisdom holds that it is difficult to lead or negotiate or make demands from a position of perceived weakness. Leaders tend to adopt more of a stern, sometimes tyrannous attitude as a means to be taken seriously. Therefore, people, especially leaders, are expected to never show vulnerability. It now turns out that…
I find it helpful to remember that all of us struggle with decision-making from time to time – even highly successful people. We all make decisions every day. But as you become responsible for more people or projects, your decisions become weightier. It can be difficult to trust that you’re making the best choice. Here…
