Where have all the Managers gone?

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Ever since the distinction was made between leadership and management, writes Marlene Ward, attention has focused on leadership. The global financial crunch highlighted not a fundamental inability for organizations to manage their day to day activities. With too much focus on visions and strategies we forgot to spend time working on the small, important daily issues.

From entrepreneur to leader

Mon, 16 Aug 2010

The entrepreneur who starts a business first has to work as a hands-on manager. But when the business grows they have to transform their role into that of a leader, rather than just a do-er. Frances Wright from Trinitas Consulting has some advice for the developing leader.

Formula for Success: Planning x Preparation = Performance

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

"We generally admire people who have achieved iconic status", writes Karen Hein, "whether it’s social entrepreneurs like Mother Theresa, rock stars like Jimi Hendricks, or business entrepreneurs like Bill Gates. "If you’re anything like me, you wonder why you’ve not reached this status too! I have a simple formula that will help you realize your dreams, quicker than you thought was possible".

Train yourself to be an executive athlete

Tue, 13 Apr 2010

Executives are required to call on super human energy every day. But where does this energy come from? And are you nurturing your time long enough to ensure that the energy you expend is at the right time and on the right projects? KLM Empowered's Lyn Mansour has some answers.

Young managers battle with old saboteurs

Tue, 23 Mar 2010

There are more younger managers in the workplace today and they often have problems dealing with their older subordinates. "Our training courses are full of young managers who are often battling to deal with older staff who resent them being appointed over them," says Liza van Wyk from Astrotech. "The problem deepens if they are of a different gender or race group.”

Leadership and the changing playing fields

Wed, 24 Feb 2010

The business game is in a constant flux of change, particularly as the global economy is increasingly accessible. Ryan Grove, development manager at Performance Enhancement & Rewards (PE&R) explains the pivotal role that leadership plays in the corporate game.

Leadership Training: Are leaders born or made?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010

Leadership is a process of influencing people while operating to meet organizational requirements and improving the organization through change, explains QED Marketing Director Rufus Ledwaba. Leadership training is the foundation of all organizations, whether corporate, nonprofit or government.

From expert to manager to leader

Mon, 16 Nov 2009

Management is the mass profession of today with almost any brainworker also performing the work of a manager. This means that management matters are important to every person in modern societies, explains Hans Stoisser. Without basic management skills you cannot be successful in business.

King 3 sees directors queuing for courses on corporate governance

Fri, 18 Sep 2009

The King Three report on corporate governance, launched by AstroTech, has dramatically tightened directors’ responsibilities, making them personally liable for decisions that make their companies criminally negligent.

Leadership for a new economy

Thu, 23 Jul 2009

Academia has the responsibility to develop a theoretical foundation – an academic base – to develop a system of capital that is socially responsible. If we continue to educate executives, accountants, teachers - without inculcating how they contribute to our economy, to our country, then we have failed. From Business, we need executives who have a “contextual intelligence”. To simply close down factories without any regard to the effect upon the individuals, upon society, upon our country, or to extract our mineral wealth while completely disregarding the “person” – that ivory tower mentality is no longer appropriate. These dual challenges - to our innovative ability and to our common humanity – were laid down by Iqbal Survé in an inspiring presentation this week to the UCT Leadership Forum.

High noon in corporate SA - time for the new age entrepreneur

Mon, 18 May 2009

"It has become imperative for businesses to adopt a new approach or style of management – one that promotes the advantages of a combination of entrepreneurial flair and technical expertise," writes Robert Sussman. The way managers integrate people and information can strengthen companies' market share, but it's up to individuals to move with the times.

Leadership board game launches in Jo’burg

Tue, 19 May 2009

Board games get people out of their traditional roles to express themselves freely, to draw out quiet or new staff, reveal hidden issues and talents and generate an atmosphere of energy and enjoyment - of generating new ideas, says Fiona Ross, who is pioneering the idea of customised training through board games.

Good records management could save your neck in court

Wed, 13 May 2009

In recent years, email and printed records have proven more effective in settling court cases than human witnesses. Learn more about Records Management in the South African Legislative Framework in Johannesburg via a two-day course at the close of May.

Leadership communication is critical in unstable times

Mon, 11 May 2009

An international survey indicates that 54% of employees do not hear from their leaders during a crisis - and yet, communication is critical for positive business environments. A Corporate Communication Manangement Summit will take place in early June to showcase leading SA companies and map out internal challenges that lie ahead.

Failures in ethics are shaking politics and business – will anything change?

Mon, 11 May 2009

"Acquisition, entitlement and a failure to look at the big challenges have created major problems for economies," writes Liza van Wyk. Corporate governance means companies are considering business ethics in their day-to-day dealings, but a system of values has not been established such that crooks can be easily recognised.