In corporate, the race to the top is the same whether you have children or not. When I became a mum, I was fortunate to have a great support structure around me with an incredible husband, in-laws and parents who helped care for my family. Read full article here.
South Africa may indeed struggle with one of the poorest education systems in the world, but there are educators out there who are doing all they can to make to motivate youngers to defy of failure and embrace mind-sets of integrity, innovation and success. These six dymanic educators answer the question they are often asked:…
The chartered accounting profession faces an almost Darwinian scenario where its survival may depend on its ability to adapt to the changing environment in which it finds itself. Read the full article here.
Reduce negative emotions. The ability to effectively manage our own negative emotions is key to ensuring they don’t overwhelm us and affect our judgement. To change the way we feel about a situation, we must first change the way we think about it. If a colleague does not return a call, you might think they…
Ever noticed that the most accomplished people seem to add more accomplishments to their already glowing CVs, while the rest of us battle to shine at our 9−5? Bojane Segooa is one of that shiny set. She shares her knowledge and experience as a regular edu-tech conference speaker and was an honouree at last year’s…
How best can you take advantage of future opportunities offered by an increasingly digital world? Move quickly, get with the change, and stay agile. The revolution cannot be ignored. Read the full article here.
What does the future of accounting look like? By Avika Ramdhani, Director: Accountants, Partners and Alliances at Sage The latest episode of the #NextGenAccounting podcast series explored this very question. Chatting to accounting lecturers and students from the University of Pretoria, it was agreed that accounting is no longer just a numbers game. It’s about…
Blue skies & sunshine – Mauritius maintains appeal for investment managers focused on Africa By Michael Denenga and Nicole Paige, Partners at Webber Wentzel Not just the ultimate holiday stop, Mauritius is also a preferred jurisdiction for fund managers looking to establish African-focused funds. A scenic island off the coast of Africa, Mauritius’ main competitive…
Recent events in both the public and private sectors are again highlighting the key role that proper succession planning plays in supporting any organisation’s sustainability, particularly when it comes to CEOs and governing-body chairs. Poor succession planning inevitably creates a leadership vacuum at both governing body and executive management level resulting in a loss of…
Businesses and third parties share complex relations. While each will prioritise their own bottom line, they need each other in order to operate. But deciding to go into business with a company requires many background checks to ensure you are making a wise decision that will not put your company’s reputation at risk. It is…