The fringe benefits of spilt milk It’s easy to fall into the trap of perfection. However, having perfection as a baseline expectation makes it nearly impossible for us and the people around us to take risks that are essential for growth and innovation. How do we embrace both excellence and experimentation? It was just before…
Stories worth telling During the last few weeks, I was captivated by uniquely South African stories – the kind of special moments that can only be written in a country such as ours. The first is the victory of the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup, which doesn’t need much elaboration. Captain Siya Kolisi said…
Assertiveness and Ethics The Springboks became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cups and SAICA, in a survey conducted by Edelman with over 1 300 participants in eight global markets, was rated the most trusted chartered accountant profession in the world. So you might ask me, what is the link between these two…
Balancing AI advancements with human essence: Navigating tomorrow’s workspace The world as we know it is advancing technologically at a scary rate. It seems as if since the birth of ChatGPT, everyone has started to advocate the power of AI, and ‘Gen AI’ is a much more common conversation. And of course, the benefits are…
Beyond the try line Winning strategies from the Rugby World Cup for business success. In the 80th minute of the Rugby World Cup final, the referee’s whistle resonates. A collective exhale sweeps through the nation, erupting into euphoric screams as South Africa secures the title by a single point. Drawing parallels to the Springboks’ triumph,…
Innovation as a by-product of corporate culture and well-being I write this article based on my assessment of the professional environment, having been exposed to a wide variety of companies, offices, cultures, and innovation teams. At the heart of this article is my belief in young leadership and the impact they can have when empowered…
Funding the future In the face of environmental crises, we need everyone, everywhere, to take action. And although we are making progress in many areas, one area – with potential for massive impact – is often overlooked: our money. We have the chance to fund the future we want to see. Climate change and biodiversity…
The necessity for technology in a CA’s career Today everything is the Internet. Artificial Intelligence (AI), however, is as big as the Industrial Revolution in its impact. To compare AI to the something like the Internet would be to underestimate it. Where we are now is (similar to) 1850: what did the Industrial Revolution mean…
Nav»-igating the unexpected: A story of emergence and growth Not every professional has had the privilege to grow their career and personal attributes in tandem with the business they work for. My journey with FNB nav» has been nothing short of remarkable. I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity to witness the business…
The case for more small businesses and less compliance In South Africa, there are an estimated 2,1 million small businesses versus 6,5 million in the UK and 34 million in the US. That number reduces substantially when you factor in that only 710 000 of those businesses are in the formal economy − legally registered…