Professor Sanchen Henning of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) reflects on whether the drive for sustainable and optimal workspaces might overshadow a greater issue of staff wellness. Read more
In terms of biomass, humans account for only 0,01% of life on earth – but our impact has been immense. Read more
There’s a popular notion that men and women are fundamentally different in important (nonbiological) ways − and those differences are cited to explain women’s lag in achievement. But according to numerous meta-analyses of published research, men and women are actually very similar with respect to key attributes such as confidence, appetite for risk and negotiating…
We take inspiration from those women, girls and − yes − men, who are speaking out against outdated views of women that, in different ways, hold all of us back. Read more
The lack of female representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and especially in leadership positions is a crucial barrier to gender equality. Read more
Research found that female entrepreneurs are more likely to suffer from late payments than their male counterparts. Read more
Wadzanai Mabuto shares her story of self-discovery through health and fitness with us. Read more
Decision-making is hard. An unclear or poorly defined process can trigger decision ‘churn’, where previous judgments are revisited; a ‘fog of accountability’, where no one is truly answerable; ‘death by PowerPoint’, where decision-making gets lost from too much information-sharing; and bureaucratic governance. Read the full article here.
Consider this real-life scene. Reflecting on the difficult moments of his week, the new CEO of a UK manufacturer felt angry. His attention kept going back to the tension in several executive team meetings. He had an urge to shake the team and push several of its members, who were riven by old conflicts, to…
Building advisory and consultancy services can be an amazing journey for staff, partners, and clients. But it is important for SMPs to take some time out to reflect on the firm’s strategy. here is currently a general consensus that SMPs need to re-evaluate the services that they are providing, which may involve an eventual change…