Every project consists of three primary stakeholder groups, the project team, senior management and project partners who play an 'ancillary role'. The success of the project is often determined by the level of communication between these groups, improve your correspondence through these tips.

The value and success of your networking strategy is not measured by the number of referrals or contacts you have but rather by the 'net profit generated from business networking' says communications and marketing specialist, Pearl Seigel.

Policy makers, organisations and individuals are struggling to adapt to the post recession economy but taking the time to assess your current position is central to the recovery process says Ruth Spellman, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute.

The effects of the economic downturn could still be felt in 2010, with 395 000 fewer employed people in South Africa and job loss being felt across all industries with the exception of community and social services and transport according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

With a growing focus on entrepreneurship and innovation managers seem to be overlooking the benefits of an effective team, 'one person may come to be recognised as the ’innovator‘ but it takes a team of good people to make any enterprise work' says Dr Cobus Oosthuizen.

Health and safety plans are often disregarded because of the misconception that developing an effective plan is a waste of company time and resources despite the numerous reports which prove that healthy workers are more productive, happy and motivated.

African negotiators should make it their priority to secure a deal that will promote food security for climate change not to wreak havoc any further in the African continent, these were the sentiments of (FANRPAN) CEO, Dr Lindiwe Sibanda.

As the developed nations wrestle with their own set of challenges caused by the global financial meltdown, SA can no longer look to donor funding as the cure for ongoing social ills such as poverty, child mortality and environmental degradation amongst others, but are sustainable social ventures the solution?

President Zuma recently addressed the need to establish a higher standard of morals in the country, yet the dishonest and corrupt practices by the very government officials who define those morals have been devaluing these good intentions, is it too late for SA to take the high road?

Good technical report writing requires careful planning, good insight and effective strategies and according to linguistics specialist Elaine Matchett ‘It’s not just about what you write but how you think about what you write’. Are you thinking the right way when it comes to compiling reports?

Heavy analysis and logical processes are traditionally seen as the core components of business strategies but Dr. Edmund Rudman provides some practical tips and guidelines for making your strategy process more appealing, meaningful and value-adding.

The fears of at least 98 students have been laid to rest by Public Works Deputy Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu when she personally committed to ensuring that the students participating in the Artisan Development programme would receive employment once the training has been completed.

If a security company loses a contract and the ex client offers the employee from the security company a contract - who is responsible for the transfer of employment? is the security company responsible for a severance package?

What we need is one body that is responsible for acting as leader of all stakeholders in education, training and development (ETD) in the country. SAQA used to try to fulfil this role. But a central quality assurance body can only function if it enjoys the cooperation and respect of all stakeholders in ETD.

Proposed changes to Skills Development Levy Mandatory Grant refunds were published for public comment earlier this year, but were never gazetted. So the proposed reduction in the grant from 50% to 40% will not be implemented in the current year.

In a world where achievement is highly rated, how do individuals and businesses manage to stay motivated on their pathways to success? My 6 steps to setting goals have been used successfully by many entrepreneurs and businesses.

Constitutional law expert Pierre De Vos says that there are two main "great narratives" in South African today. One is the colonial view that Africa is a dark place, seen in the media as articles on corruption, highlighting issues of tenderpreneurs, crime, and so on.

Is there some truth behind the latest satirical comedy 'Horrible Bosses'? Johan Ludik thinks so and urges local business leaders to take responsibility seriously, as he says it is important to have credible, steadfast leadership in place to remain competitive in the local and global marketplace.

Skills shortages within the engineering and IT sectors is one of the major impediments to economic growth, and the key to reducing unemployment as Sandra Burmeister says 'each skilled professional has the capacity to create jobs on an exponential basis.'

Employers and labour law practitioners will welcome the release of the Draft Guidelines for the conduct of Dismissal Arbitrations at the CCMA. The guidelines set out in detail how the arbitration should be conducted and what factors are to be taken into account. Implementation will be January 2012.

Britt Michaelian shares 5 partnership secrets to creating a successful business partnership or joint venture that will enable you to expand your business and meet your objectives.

Is a fear of failing the main reason why South African entrepreneurs do not re-enter the market place, and is this reason a cause for concern in SA? While statistics may support this thinking Allon Raiz says the key to entrepreneurial success is the willingness to risk failure and try again.

Are you battling to engage your subordinates? The shift from managing self to managing others can be a tricky one and Sue Bennie says it is imperative that new leaders undergo training beforehand to learn the basic leadership skills that no manager should go without.

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been ranked in the top 100 leading business schools in the world at number 65 - the only African representation in the exclusive list - according to the Aspen Institute’s 2010-11 edition of its annual Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey.

Government has committed to supporting the youth by equipping them with business skills geared towards the tourism industry, and young people have been urged to take advantage of the potential job opportunities available in this promising sector.

September is Albinism Awareness Month. To coincide with this, Siyakha Consulting is highlighting the condition and explaining why it can be classified as a disability in the workplace.

SMS is becoming the largest recruitment channel as it streamlines the recruitment process making it more efficient,faster and cheaper for both recruiting agencies and potential canditates, especially those in rural areas. Dr Pieter Streicher highlights the benefits of SMS recruitment and what to look out for.