Implementing strategy in a family-owned private company In a series of interviews, I explore the approaches of different business leaders (all of them chartered accountants) to strategy. This month I was in conversation with Garrick Bowker, CEO of the Tavcor Motor Group Tavcor is a family-owned private company employing 300 people with dealerships in Port…
With the struggle to overcome poverty high on the South African national agenda, it is particularly relevant for leaders in all sectors of the economy to examine the UN’s SDG 1 and the progress being made locally towards attaining it. The aim of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) is stated briefly and…
Business AdvisorGarbage in, garbage out − so goes the computer science mantra. But what if you have no trustworthy, reliable data to input into your calculations and analyses? How do you navigate challenges, mitigate risks and spot opportunities if you can’t confidently make predictions from past trends? Kevin Phillips CA(SA)CEO of IDU Group I recently…
Organisation Development ConsultantTalking to people about their experiences of the pandemic and working from home has yielded interesting data and polarities. Businesses that employ remote workers and have offices with workers present daily represent a hybrid workforce. The vital data will shape hybrid working models as people re-imagine physical ‘offices’ Paolo Giuricich CA(SA)Founder and ownerof…
Blockchain SpecialistWhile non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are simply a way to transfer information (data), they provide various benefits because they are created on blockchain networks Monica Singer CA(SA)Blockchain Evangelistfor Consensys Characteristics of NFTs NFTs have the following characteristics: Unique: The hallmark trait of non-fungible tokens is that they are unique and this can be verified on…
Speaker, Facilitator, CoachAs a leader, mastering the art of delegation is paramount in order to grow and scale your influence at work. Being unable to delegate effectively will limit your ability to successfully lead a team and increase your impact at work Usha Maharaj CA(SA)Passionate about women empowerment and human potential The fears and failures…
Strategy and leadership are intertwined In a series of interviews, I explore the approaches of different business leaders (all of them chartered accountants) to strategy. This month I was in conversation with Sharonne Adams, Business Executive at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), who heads up their Western Cape region Sharonne started the conversation by…
Business people join puzzle pieces in office. Concept of teamwork and partnership. double exposure with light effects Thuthuka’s collaboration with the SETAs have borne fruit for all parties One of the most powerful tools when it comes to helping an organisation achieve its aims is partnerships. In the case of SAICA, these aims include working…
A challenge for developed countries The developed regions and countries of the world have experienced significant increases in life expectancy and population ageing since the second half of the 20th century and will continue to experience a so-called ‘greying’ of their populations in the first half of the 21st century. However, they are not necessarily…
Obviously, you cannot avoid all distractions. As real people living in the real world, we will all be distracted from time to time. We can, however, ensure that we keep regular distractions to a minimum and that we focus on increasing our effectiveness and productivity You get to work, open up your computer and more…