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Ever considered the idea of a New Year's party instead of a year-end party? Think about it. By December, people...
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South African companies are at risk of a growing leadership bottleneck. While executive mobility between roles and organisations is accelerating...
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This festive season, Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of JAW Advertising and author of Feeding Unicorns, is inviting South Africans to celebrate...
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Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. In a climate defined by geopolitical volatility,...
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As South Africa’s business leaders close out a year marked by volatility, the instinct is to charge into 2026 with...
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South Africa’s top chief executives stand out for their depth of experience and strong institutional knowledge – but they trail...
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Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of JAW Advertising and author of Feeding Unicorns, says that in business, generosity is often misunderstood. It’s...
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The case for investing in your culture to achieve business objectives grows stronger every year. Peter Drucker’s famous line, “Culture...
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In boardrooms across the world, one question continues to unsettle leaders: Are we ready for the next leadership transition? The...
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When high achievers hit a wall in business, relationships or personal fulfilment, the instinct is often to push harder, chase...
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As the year winds down, South Africa’s business leaders are gearing up for the traditional year-end rituals: performance reviews, budget...
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In today’s hyper-connected world, productivity has become the holy grail of business success. Inbox zero. Calendar blocks. Pomodoro timers. We’ve...
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In business today, trust is the new currency. Customers, investors, and partners want to know not only what a company...
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We all carry invisible ceilings: self-limiting beliefs that quietly dictate what we think we can and cannot do. “I’m not...
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Given the current state of disruption in South Africa’s economic and political landscapes, traditional leadership frameworks are no longer enough...
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Confidence is more than just a personality trait; it’s the foundation of effective leadership and personal growth. Without it, our...
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We all carry invisible ceilings: self-limiting beliefs that quietly dictate what we think we can and cannot do. “I’m not...
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Over the course of my career in education, which spans over forty years and has taken me from classroom to...
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Welcome to South Africa—land of rhythm, resilience, and remarkable beauty. We gather here in Mpumalanga, the “place of the rising...
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One of the biggest myths in business is that you have to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity. That’s like saying...
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South Africa is at a turning point in how organisations think about leadership. Women make up 46% of the economically active...
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“You don’t need me to tell you the world feels faster, noisier, and more unpredictable than ever,” says Jacqueline van...
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Cape Town, South Africa – Reddam House Constantia Executive Head Alex Gitlin has returned from the Western Cape Masters inter-provincial hockey...
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For too long, strength in leadership has been defined by detachment, dominance, and a certain kind of hardness. Traits that...
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There’s a quiet crisis happening behind the scenes of many small businesses. It doesn’t always look like a breakdown. It...
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South Africa’s private equity landscape is shifting gears. Global fundraising may have dipped down 24% in 2024 to a seven-year...
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In a world where corporate accountability is no longer optional but existential, AIMS South Africa is at the forefront of...
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In industries historically dominated by men – from construction and mining to infrastructure development and engineering – the growing presence...
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Across industries, one question has echoed through boardrooms for as long as anyone can remember, resurfacing repeatedly: “Why isn’t our sales...
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In a noisy, distracted world, leadership isn’t about shouting the loudest—it’s about finding your authentic voice and using it to...
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Where speed, adaptability and customer centricity define competitiveness, business agility is a strategic requirement for operational leaders. Luigi D’Amico, COO...
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In South Africa, the conversation about gender empowerment and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in business is not just a...
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How does one define leadership? Well, it’s not about a corner office, a job title, or a fancy title behind...
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In the dynamic field of construction, the importance of strong leaders cannot be understated. For GVK Siya-Zama, empowering women leaders...
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Two months into 2025, most of the new year 'trends' articles have run their course. It’s good to know what...
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While leaders are expected to steer the corporate ship and make executive decisions in their organisations, employees – by the...
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One often reads that people are a business’s biggest asset. While it has become somewhat of a business cliché, it...
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As the workplace evolves rapidly in a volatile world, the skills set for business leaders is changing and becoming more...
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As organisations prepare for 2025, leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges: from economic uncertainty and rapid technological change,...
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Sanctuary Mandela, the private residence of the late former president Nelson Mandela, is more than an intimate boutique hotel in...
