Business Leadership

Change and disruption are constants rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical asset for organisations striving to stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. Agile leadership, characterised by its flexibility, responsiveness, and focus on team empowerment, is at the forefront of this evolution.

As the traditional mindset of a successful workplace model – where CEO and full-time executives all work in proximity to the office – rapidly becomes outdated due to the rise in remote and hybrid work, Africa’s largest executive search firm, Jack Hammer Global, says future-focused businesses are undoubtedly moving towards a hybrid and fractional work model, with fractional leaders being executives who work part-time within an organisation, integrating into the company’s leadership team without the full-time cost.

Jacqui van Rooijen, the Sales Growth and Lead Generation Expert at Ycagel Consulting, stands out in the entrepreneurial landscape for her unwavering commitment to authenticity. In a business world often swayed by imitation, van Rooijen’s approach one of advocating for genuine leadership as the linchpin of success.

In the fast-paced world of business, leaders, especially women, often hesitate to say "no," fearing it may seem uncooperative. However, Jacqui van Rooijen, Sales Growth and Lead Generation Expert at Ycagel Consulting emphasises that saying "no" and setting boundaries is a vital skill for focused leadership.

In a strategic development aimed at redefining South Africa’s corporate change management and leadership training landscape, Analyze Consulting has acquired a significant 50% shareholding in LeadMe, a company at the forefront of innovative leadership development programs. This acquisition was completed to empower more businesses to navigate the rapidly changing economic landscape of the 21st century.

In these times of unending complexity, unpredictability, and uncertainty, a new breed of leadership is urgently needed. We yearn for leaders who are adaptable, capable of thriving amidst chaos, and who can chart a course through the uncharted waters of our rapidly changing world.

Looking for strategies to course correct and enhance team dynamics? Jacqueline van Rooijen, Business Strategist and Leadership Coach, has compiled a list of eight key indicators.