Leadership: Do South Africa’s CFOs have what it takes?
The time is now for CFOs to consider those aspects that will equip their companies to adapt to future challenges. Read the full article here.
Leadership – The power to make or break
Today’s leaders have a far wider mandate than yesterday’s ‘number crunchers’ with an influence that extends beyond just their company. This is evident in the vast cases of corruption and poor governance in corporate South Africa that have tarnished the integrity and credibility of our finance profession. However, the profession can rebuild trust at lightning…
Focus: Leadership – Practical ways to ensure your business enjoys the benefits of gender equality
Gender equality is not about being politically correct and keeping the peace – it’s proven to be a factor in whether or not societies thrive and has been identified as a business competitive advantage. Your business needs to ensure you’re enjoying the benefits of improved gender parity to give you the best chance at sustainable…
Focus: What does it mean to be a good leader?
We recently lost a colleague and friend, Dr Beric Croome. When thinking about Beric and the legacy that he leaves behind, we find all the answers to the question, ‘What makes a good leader?’ Read the full article here.
Focus: Municipalities continue to struggle with appointing qualified CFOs
Councillors are urged to appoint CFOs who meet the minimum competency levels in order to improve the effective financial management of municipalities, as one of the root causes for poor audit outcomes is key officials lacking appropriate competencies. Read the full article here.
Focus: Never hire leaders based on word of mouth
It is no longer sufficient to hire leaders based solely on performance data or the word of top executives. To ensure leaders not only deliver performance results but are also great people requires a more thoughtful view of hiring that considers a range of factors and procedures. Read the full article here.
Focus: Mega Trends: Crowdfunding An Untapped Funding Resource For Renewable Energy
Small and innovative renewable energy projects battle to raise funds through formal channels. One possible solution is to reach out to communities with an interest in those projects to help fund them through crowdfunding initiatives Read the full article here.
Focus: Mega Trends: The Three Laws Of Data
Data − or rather the ability to use it intelligently − is redefining business, and the financial services sector is no exception. The ultimate winners in the data economy will be those companies that know what data they are collecting and can use this info to differentiate themselves Read the full article here.
Focus: Mega Trends: Boost Your Business Tech Tools
Business can be done today in ways that the founders who have gone before us could only dream of. Streamlined dashboards, live access to financial information, direct access to your target market through digital channels. Business management in 2019 is a new ball game. Read the full article here.
Focus: Mega Trends: Top Trends In Finance For 2019
Innovations and disruption are affecting finance and financial services across the board. We spoke to financial leaders from a range of organisations to find out more about what lies ahead in this brave new world. Read the full article here.