06-MAY-13·	Make people and branding your recipe for success
	Posted by | management
	The Human Resource management field is changing fast, becoming a major strategic player for organisations and leading the way in which companies are perceived – not only by their employees – but by customers and clients as well.

24-APR-13·	MBAs for Africa
	Posted by | management
	The increased demand for the MBA degree in Africa proves that the MBA remains one of the most sought-after business qualifications. Jon Foster-Pedley says African corporations are beginning to recognise the value of having leaders who can help the continent realise its vision.

11-APR-13·	Is shared value in business possible in SA?
	Posted by | management
	We are at a defining moment in our country’s history. The tragic violence brought on by Marikana, the multitude of service boycotts, countless reports of corruption, ineffective policy execution and the high inequality levels in South Africa, are indicators that the country has broadly-based value creation issues.

08-APR-13·	Can your senior execs tweet?
	Posted by | management
	Social media and online networks can no longer be separated from business operations and senior executives are expected to at least have an understanding of the importance of digital technology for the company, even if they personally do not engage in online or social media.

05-APR-13·	It helps to have the papers
	Posted by | management
	Many professionals who have demonstrated loads of experience and skill in leading others are not being recognised as true business managers simply because they do not possess official qualifications.

25-MAR-13·	FTI’s coaching course helps leaders steer high-performance teams
	Posted by | management
	Quiet leaders are masters at bringing out the best performance in others. They improve the thinking of people and those around them – literally improving the way their brains process information, says Sav Pierre-Eugene, FTI Professional Services’ Executive Head.

20-MAR-13·	General job boards: not dead, but dying
	Posted by | management
	The number of job seekers actually relevant to a company’s specific vacancy requirements is significantly smaller on general job boards and HR practitioners need to start looking beyond this recruitment tool to source high quality candidates.

11-MAR-13·	Good managers are not born, they’re made
	Posted by | management
	Being able to manage people effectively is about more than talent, it requires training and practical implementation of the lessons learnt. This is according to the Henley Business School which offers a variety of leadership and management programmes.

12-FEB-13·	Succession planning key to grooming suitable leaders
	Posted by | management
	Having a well-designed, sophisticated succession plan is one thing, but unless it is effectively implemented, it becomes a fruitless exercise. Niteske Marshall, MD of Network Recruitment talks about how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

11-FEB-13·	How mobile and social is transforming recruitment
	Posted by | management
	Corporate HRs in South Africa have not embraced social recruiting via the Internet with the same speed as their US colleagues, but are lighting the way for mobile in solving the unique needs of the African market.

28-JAN-13·	Creating capable managers for Africa
	Posted by | management
	Research shows that well run institutions are the key to African prosperity. Therefore competent managers are in high demand and creating capable leaders should be the focus of every management course.

23-JAN-13·	North West premier to meet Lonmin management
	Posted by | management
	The North West provincial government will meet with the Lonmin management to discuss the company's refinancing process and responsibilities post Marikana and the Lonmin Renewal Plan.

22-JAN-13·	Digital age paves way for new recruitment practices
	Posted by | management
	Only half of South African companies make use of online recruitment methods but global trends indicate that mobile recruitment is set to become one of the primary mediums for HR professionals to reach new talent.

22-JAN-13·	The essential competencies of a leader
	Posted by | management
	There is no doubt that today’s leadership across all sectors is in turmoil. With issues such as poor governance, non-compliance and a weakening economy facing the private and public sector, upcoming and present leaders need to understand how to deal with these challenges, as well as adequately develop their skills.

16-JAN-13·	Developing sustainable management talent
	Posted by | management
	Building quality managers can only be achieved through a reasonable investment in time and money. While short term programmes have their place, HR trainers need to properly assess the needs of the employee and business before selecting a suitable course of training.

29-DEC-12·	What is organisational change?
	Posted by | management
	Is there important facts that we need to be aware of regarding organisational change? How do we learn more about organisational change?

10-DEC-12·	Businesses that inspired in 2012 - and why
	Posted by | management
	While many businesses had to close their doors this year, some employers were able to sustain the organisation and still others were able to expand their operations. Based on views culled from executives these were the top tips for businesses to succeed in 2013.

06-DEC-12·	Department of Justice wins award for lean thinking
	Posted by | management
	Lean Thinking is a management system that focuses on continuous improvement of service provision by eliminating waste and poor flow through work processes. The department of Justice was recognized for its performance in these areas.

05-DEC-12·	Management blunders that destroy employee motivation
	Posted by | management
	Forbes Magazine, commonly known for producing lists that measure the richest, most influential people in the world turns its focus to the workplace and provides some tips for managers on how to effectively communicate with staff.

28-NOV-12·	Lessons in leadership
	Posted by | management
	Poor education is the reason for many of South Africa’s ills. One way to turn it around is to train school leaders to manage their resources to produce better outcomes and one man has made it his mission to do just that leadership for SA’s principals

14-NOV-12·	GSB spearheads cyberculture in Africa
	Posted by | management
	In a move that will save paper, improve teaching capabilities, and enrich learning experiences, the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is going cyber. This initiative is expected to enrich the teaching environment.

09-NOV-12·	Partnership to bolster leadership in Africa
	Posted by | management
	A top business school and leading consulting firm have joined forces to boost leadership and management capacity in Zimbabwe by launching an innovative strategic alliance in that country.

17-OCT-12·	Behavioural problems batter bottom line
	Posted by | management
	Employee behaviour lays the foundation for the unique atmosphere and modus operandi that originates within the organisation. The effect of employee conduct on the success of the business cannot be overstated.

15-OCT-12·	Maximise the value of IT
	Posted by | management
	Realizing the full benefit of information technology in the workplace is a concept that seems to escape some of the best business leaders. OverSight Solutions shows directors and management how to harness the IT function in business.

09-OCT-12·	The role of culture in business
	Posted by | management
	The scandal surrounding UK-based Barclays Bank’s CEO, Bob Diamond, is said to have originated because of the company’s flawed culture. What can SA organisations across all sectors learn from this example, and what role can leaders play in defining the culture of their business?

27-SEP-12·	Unions, workers urged to strike responsibly
	Posted by | management
	Trade union leaders and workers have been called upon to act responsibly and observe the prescripts of the laws of the land when contemplating embarking on a strike or protest action.

10-SEP-12·	SA business welcomes female employees and their babies
	Posted by | management
	South Africa’s top employers are unanimous in their open policy of employing women of child-bearing age in senior positions, a recent survey reveals. Yet, despite these significant changes in attitude, actual appointments continue to lag.

04-SEP-12·	Place the future of your business in trained hands
	Posted by | management
	The responsibility to remain competitive falls heavily on the shoulders of managers who are often ill equipped to lead the business. In a world characterised by saturated markets and picky consumers trained and knowledgeable senior managers will be the core ingredient of any successful organisation.

28-AUG-12·	Labour unrest could harm the economy, expert warns
	Posted by | management
	The state of industrial relations in South Africa is negatively impacting GDP revealed the International Monetary Fund. This situation is driving employer interest in courses around conflict management and emotional intelligence.

14-AUG-12·	Lessons from the Olympics for bosses and employees
	Posted by | management
	The greatest coach will fail if he or she is trying to motivate a person who doesn’t believe in himself, who is not prepared to take risks, work hard, get up smiling after setbacks, find new ways to restrategise and develop stronger support networks, says Liza van Wyk.

07-AUG-12·	Demanding business environment requires upskilled executives
	Posted by | management
	Senior executives could use a bit of up skilling to fully capitalise on growing complexities, especially in light of a recent independent study which reflected an increasingly demanding African business environment.

19-JUL-12·	Neglecting your people can hurt your profits
	Posted by | management
	Statistics confirm that engaged employees increase company profits significantly while companies with low levels of engagement will likely experience a drop in operating income within a 12-month period.

27-JUN-12·	Building high performance teams
	Posted by | management
	Creating the right environment for productive, unified and motivated teams to develop is one of the many challenges modern-day managers must face. So how do we unlock the full capability of all our employees? Ron Scherer explains.

26-JUN-12·	Top ten tips for South African managers
	Posted by | management
	As a manager do you understand your role in the organisation? This is one of the top ten things every manager should know to effectively perform their duties and develop a motivated and productive workforce.

07-JUN-12·	How do you build effective teams that work?
	Posted by | management
	Good management is often the missing ingredient in inefficient teams. Are you battling to create a cohesive workforce? Industrial psychologist Lizanne de Jong talks about the building blocks of effective teams.

07-MAY-12·	Business needs innovative leaders
	Posted by | management
	There is a growing demand for business leaders who are innovative and have the knowledge and skills to maximise business efficiency and profitability. This is the view of Dr Richard Straub who presented his findings at the Leader’s Angle hosted by USB.

23-APR-12·	Yes, you can manage your manager
	Posted by | management
	Love them or loathe them, at some point most of us will have to work for a boss. But what you may not realise is that your relationship with your boss could make your career or break it.

10-APR-12·	SA payroll association to drive industry excellence
	Posted by | management
	The recognition of payroll practitioners and their role in business remains a core objective of the national payroll conference initiated by SAPA. This year the agenda will focus on driving excellence in payroll practices.

10-APR-12·	Three innovative ways to reduce staff turnover
	Posted by | management
	Today a manager’s role is not just about overseeing a department and keeping an eye on the bottom line, it is increasingly about building relationships with staff. Amy-Jane Louw talks about how nurturing healthy relationships will ultimately retain employees.

02-APR-12·	The Creative Leader – what is required and what are the benefits?
	Posted by | management
	Are you creative? An innovative leader is one who knows and believes in their ability to create and develop new solutions. Diane Collier takes an in-depth look at what it takes to lead with creativity.

28-MAR-12·	Difficult bosses are driving employees away
	Posted by | management
	Long hours, low pay and bad assignments are seen as secondary grievances in comparison to a difficult boss, revealed a research report. Poor management is prompting employees to actively search for alternative job opportunities despite the tough economic situation.

26-MAR-12·	New manager training is key to long-term business success
	Posted by | management
	Despite overwhelming evidence that poor leadership seriously damages organisations’ performance and profitability, many companies are not investing enough – or early enough – in their new managers, research shows.

26-MAR-12·	Psychopaths flourish in top management positions as bad times persist
	Posted by | management
	More senior managers globally now display psychopathic tendencies according to recent surveys. Fraud, poor earnings, sluggish growth and unhappy workforces are some of the indicators that a psychopathic manager is in charge.

22-MAR-12·	Four ways to keep up with payroll and tax law
	Posted by | management
	Payroll management software has made it incredibly simple for just about anyone to fulfil this vital role within a business – but there are pitfalls to this approach. The following tips can be applied in your business to help you avoid setbacks.

19-MAR-12·	HR technology needed in Africa
	Posted by | management
	HR is gaining momentum throughout the continent as businesses continue to look to IT systems and infrastructure to improve operational efficiency. Successful partnerships will be critical to establishing a presence and ensuring service delivery in Africa.

16-MAR-12·	HR making strides in industry
	Posted by | management
	The introduction of skilled labour as well as the need to further regulate HR and payroll departments are issues that industry regulatory bodies are aware of and progress has been made in this area according to HR company Accsys.

08-MAR-12·	Managers’ EQ leads to emotionally resilient staff
	Posted by | management
	The effort that managers make to understand and support staff emotionally will determine how productive their teams will be during the stressful times ahead. Jules Newton talks about how managers can alleviate the pressure on employees for the benefit of the company.

06-MAR-12·	Funeral for briefcases: management training company donates e-books
	Posted by | management
	Business professionals have been encouraged to throw away outdated briefcases to make space for newer technologies and training company AstroTech is leading the revolution by supplying executives and office professionals with Kindles.

28-FEB-12·	Private sector can’t compete with inflated public sector packages
	Posted by | management
	The average top executive in a state owned enterprise earns, on average, 35% more than their private sector counterpart. As a result private sector organisations are feeling the pressure to offer competitive packages in order to recruit top talent.

15-FEB-12·	HR management now in your hands
	Posted by | management
	Employee Self Service tools enable employees to manage their personal information on-line via a company’s Intranet. The impact is manifold, reducing paper usage, ensuring that the correct authority is given and freeing the HR practitioner to be more strategic.

13-FEB-12·	New research shows HR can help save planet
	Posted by | management
	There is a finer link than one may think between human resources and natural resources. According to recent research provided by the CRF Institute better HR practice could positively impact the environment.

08-FEB-12·	The new HR Essentials: Hay Group expands service offering
	Posted by | management
	Hay Group has distilled 60 years of intellectual property, unique research methodology and consultancy insight to offer proven, standardised tools to help organisations of all sizes manage their perennial HR processes.

08-FEB-12·	Subordinate centred leadership
	Posted by | management
	The steps leaders take in managing and motivating others in tough times tend to last and endure. Decisions taken and implemented now may well be the difference between surviving and thriving. Which would you prefer?

07-FEB-12·	Communication strategy says a lot about a company
	Posted by | management
	What does your communication say about you? Human resource specialists say decision makers in business must be aware of the implications of using the many channels of communication available to engage the market.

03-FEB-12·	ACSG hosts talent management conference
	Posted by | management
	Assessment Centre technology satisfies the increasing need for business leaders inside and outside the HR profession to make more strategic decisions. The talent management conference hosted by Assessment Centre Study Group is ideal for seasoned professionals in people-centred organisational roles.

30-JAN-12·	School management affects pass rate
	Posted by | management
	There is a clear correlation between good school management and matric pass rates according to the recent research findings taken from the Principals Management Development Programme.

30-JAN-12·	Using skilled temps for holiday cover
	Posted by | management
	Skilled temporary workers are excellent substitutes for experienced staff during leave time, and an option that managers and business owners should seriously consider when business operations are at a high and employee attendance at a low.

20-JAN-12·	Three pillars of human resource outsourcing
	Posted by | management
	Recent reports show more companies are outsourcing their Human Resources function to cut costs. Riaan Terblanche talks about the three pillars of outsourcing which form a strong platform to work from to ensure the success of a BPO agreement.

19-JAN-12·	Accurate HR records can save your business money
	Posted by | management
	Do you spend hours searching for employee files that should be at your fingertips? Effective Human Resource record systems can make a world of difference to the people who manage them and in some extreme cases can save the organisation from costly legal battles according to Sharon Lefkowitz.

17-JAN-12·	Biodiversity management needed for climate solutions
	Posted by | management
	Biodiversity practioners are urgently needed to implement the adaptation strategies for sustainability and contribute to the solutions surrounding climate change. So why are graduates experiencing difficulties in entering green organisations when there is such a high demand for biodiversity skills?

13-JAN-12·	CIMA offers students global opportunity
	Posted by | management
	Savvy business students across the world have the opportunity to gain global exposure and learn valuable skills for the future courtesy of the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Global Business Challenge.

11-JAN-12·	Engage your staff now and keep them forever
	Posted by | management
	Talent management or retention are concepts that are bandied about at the boardroom table but what exactly are they talking about? Managing employees is about more than just 'retaining' staff it's about engaging them, says IIR Training managing director, Allyson Towle.

07-DEC-11·	The changing role of human resources management
	Posted by | management
	Human resource management (HRM) has been a misunderstood and underutilised business resource for many years, but modern organisations are waking up to the potential and competitive advantage that a strong HR team can offer.

01-DEC-11·	Women in leadership: Against all odds
	Posted by | management
	Female leaders face many challenges in the workplace as a result of socialisation and warped patterns of thinking that continue to hinder transformation. The exciting leadership course for women presented by Alusani Skills & Training Network is designed to change false perceptions and empower women to lead with grace.

29-NOV-11·	SA's leading managers announced
	Posted by | management
	The country's top managers and leaders for 2011 have been selected and profiled in the annual publication developed by the CRF Institute, which also features case studies of the 12 top performing companies in the relevant industries.

28-NOV-11·	The best companies employ the best people
	Posted by | management
	Strategic talent management is a prerequisite for business success that is only possible through knowledgeable managers who are able to identify and retain the best people according to the Human Capital Institute.

14-NOV-11·	Recruitment and HR professionals lauded
	Posted by | management
	The annual AMARA awards which honours professionals within the recruitment and Human Resources industry who have excelled in transforming the South African economy, was hosted by Avusa media. The winners were announced at a formal ceremony.

04-NOV-11·	The basics of budgeting
	Posted by | management
	Maximising budgets to improve business operations is a skill that every good manager longs for, but many fall short due to poor planning and insufficient data. Noreen Macpherson shares her insights on how to avoid the pitfalls of budgeting.

31-OCT-11·	The heart and mind of a great manager
	Posted by | management
	Managing people is never an easy task but if you’re new to the management game it can seem downright impossible. How do you develop functional relationships and establish a good reputation in your organisation? Management coach Lizanne de Jong says managing others starts with knowing yourself.

24-OCT-11·	HR strategies:Back to basics
	Posted by | management
	Strong leadership, engaged staff, effective line managers and a developing workforce are the foundations on which successful organisations are built and the four HR practices that will maximise performance according to Bernadine Reynolds.

20-OCT-11·	Leadership and the ego: friends or foes?
	Posted by | management
	The role of the ego in leaders can be a stumbling block to those who are unable to exert control over this necessary yet temperamental human element. Knowledge of the ego and its purpose is the first step to overcoming it and Colin Thompson helps leaders understand this complex subject.

14-OCT-11·	HR stats show decline in recruitment
	Posted by | management
	The latest research in the field of Human Recource Management shows that basic training expenditure fell with lower recruitment and selection activity - a latent effect of the global financial crisis- while management and leadership training remained strong.

11-OCT-11·	Emerging leaders learn the trade
	Posted by | management
	New managers or individuals earmarked for future leadership positions are ideally suited to join the Emerging Leaders Programme which aims to equip novices with the tools to succesfully manage their environment through leadership awareness experiences and experiential learning opportunities.

03-OCT-11·	Barriers to effective risk management
	Posted by | management
	Organisations that have included risk management as part of the daily activities have a higher record of overcoming the challenges that have defeated many during the economic recession. Hillary Magede talks about the barriers and benefits of implementing a sound risk management system.

30-SEP-11·	Leader vs manager: battle of the titans
	Posted by | management
	In today's marketplace buffeted by economic uncertainty, lack of consumer confidence, weakened demand and workforce anxiety, effective leadership is more critical than ever and Liza van Wyk discusses why some companies fail while others thrive.

28-SEP-11·	Stakeholder communication: how much is enough?
	Posted by | management
	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.

21-SEP-11·	SA workers don't leave jobs they leave bosses
	Posted by | management
	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.

16-SEP-11·	Fasset meets targets
	Posted by | management
	Fasset celebrated eleven years of successful operation highlighting that all unclaimed funds, amounting to R 55 034 000 for the period under review, have been allocated to strategic projects identified by Fasset’s Management Board.

01-SEP-11·	Give trust a chance
	Posted by | management
	Traditionally Secretaries Day equals stunning bouquets, delicious lunches and other special treats that bosses shower on their loyal personal assistants but Lawrence Worden says there are better ways to show appreciation, like giving secretary’s the respect and trust they deserve.

01-SEP-11·	Engaged staff increase profits
	Posted by | management
	Employee's who are engaged and actively contributing to the growth of the organisation can fundamentally impact company profits, relationships with customers, and productivity and in many ways the success of the company rests on the commitment of staff to perform to the best of their ability every day.

01-SEP-11·	Six steps to a social media strategy
	Posted by | management
	Online social networks may present opportunities to reach new audiences and communicate with existing stakeholders but it also increases risk, as the potential to damage the reputation or image of the organisation is multiplied through poor risk management and corporate governance policies.

18-AUG-11·	Perfecting risk management practices
	Posted by | management
	Hillary Magede highlights achievements in the risk management field in SA by relating them to international standards, while raising pertinent questions about this system, on the heels of an economic nightmare that has left many doubting the effectiveness of local risk management practices.

18-AUG-11·	Fasset funds future financiers
	Posted by | management
	Fasset has decided to fund candidates on the PPE Repeat Programme in order to fulfil its responsibilities within the financial sector by increasing the auditing talent pool, and has already financed 603 of the 1 206 candidates, who have successfully completed the programme.

17-AUG-11·	NMMU Business School opens in East London
	Posted by | management
	An increasing demand for top quality business products and programmes in the Border Kei region led to the opening of the NMMU Business School which is set to provide business, management and leadership education allowing adult learners and organisations the opportunity to expand their skills set.

04-AUG-11·	Crucial conversations and confrontations
	Posted by | management
	The difference between mediocre and top performance lies not in strategies, equipment, or even in processes - but in how people handle crucial conversations and confrontations.

28-JUL-11·	The CEO must be the custodian of ERP
	Posted by | management
	Strategist, author and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) specialist Dr James Robertson is now an established service provider who assists with business information systems planning. Robertson draws on three decades of experience to shed light on the issue of ERP implementation.

26-JUL-11·	Laugh your way to success
	Posted by | management
	It's no joke, leaders who laugh more in the workplace will increase their management efficiency, enhance employee performance and reduce personal stress. For the first time in South Africa, The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is implementing Laughter Therapy as a new scientific leadership tool.

19-JUL-11·	How to cut costs strategically
	Posted by | management
	Why do companies fail to cut costs effectively? Severe economic times have prompted managers to assess the value of their processes and look at ways to reduce company expenses, however many fail dismally at this essential task. Cesare Mainardi, recognized thought leader, urges executives to approach their cost reduction initiatives strategically.

18-JUL-11·	Girl power in the workplace
	Posted by | management
	Learners from Wendywood High School and Alexandra High School visited the Sandton-based head office of Accsys during the Bring a Child to Work initiative, developed to encourage young women to aspire to reach there goals in the workplace.

15-JUL-11·	Managers can't cope in new roles
	Posted by | management
	According to a recent survey most new managers are ill-equipped to perform their management roles while half of the 1000 respondents that were interviewed only accepted the promotion so that they could recieve an increase in compensation.

13-JUL-11·	The biggest risks facing your business
	Posted by | management
	White collar crime is one of the leading causes of a blackened corporate image as statistics reveal it as the origin of 18% of reported business crises. Consumer activisim and labour disputes are two more reasons for managers to tighten security systems and operational crisis management plans.

08-JUL-11·	Common training pitfalls
	Posted by | management
	As the management of people and resources becomes more 'precious' to the success and competitiveness of business, organisations must learn to accurately identify and resolve common employee issues such as clarity around roles, poor skills and low morale says Deolinda Delcarme.

06-JUL-11·	Don’t get angry get focused
	Posted by | management
	The shift toward a more diverse workforce has resulted in greater opportunities for conflicts to arise in the office. Conflict management expert Pieter Vermaak reminds us to consider others and stay focused when disagreements occur in the workplace.

06-JUL-11·	Fingerprint-based identification points way forward
	Posted by | management
	The impact of identity fraud and the cost of corruption to the company has prompted employers to seek more effective security systems. Managers are now seeing the value of fingerprint-based identification to manage access control and the workforce.

27-JUN-11·	Job Vacancy at the Department of Police
	Posted by | management
	Do you fancy working for the South Africa's Department of Police? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

24-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at Public Administration Leadership And Management Academy
	Posted by | management
	Do you fancy working for the South Africa's Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

24-JUN-11·	Ekurhuleni dismisses workers for ill-discipline
	Posted by | management
	78 employees have been dismissed for ill-discipline by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and a further 95 workers placed under suspension after the workers involved themselves in a disruptive strike. Council spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said "we will not compromise ourselves by allowing ill-disciplined workers to work for this municipality."

22-JUN-11·	Motor industry training
	Posted by | management
	Are you looking for a career in motor retail finance? Training Capital Campus offers a 7 day Motor Industry Business Managers Course which will equip participants with the skills they need for to succesfully manage and operate a business in this industry.

22-JUN-11·	Nomzamo Ramutla:At the forefront of the contact evolution
	Posted by | management
	Contact centres are an important part of many large organizations and the management of them has an important impact on how an organization is perceived by its customers and potential customers. Nomzamo Ramutla, who specializes in workforce management shares her experiences in this dynamic industry.

21-JUN-11·	Why ERP can make the blood boil
	Posted by | management
	Enterprise Resource Planning 'is necessary for most medium and large businesses to be credible contenders in the current global and local economy'. Dr James A Robertson examines several key aspects and grey areas of ERP and demonstrates the effectiveness of this system when it is implemented correctly.

14-JUN-11·	Merging ability and attitude
	Posted by | management
	'Great workplace performance becomes a reality when we hire people who are able to do what is necessary and who have a positive attitude towards doing it.' Attibility is a term coined by South African entrepreneur Andre Grobler to describe employees who have the ability and willingness to perform.

30-MAY-11·	Employees want their bosses to be fair
	Posted by | management
	If your employees are disinterested or de-motivated perhaps you are setting the tone. Managers who don't act fairly in the workplace may suffer in the long run as fairness and respect are among the top attributes employees seek in a manager.

27-MAY-11·	SABS publishes human factors management to improve rail safety
	Posted by | management
	Days after hundreds of commuters were injured in a train accident in Soweto, authorities are introducing new laws which they say will improve rail safety. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published a national standard on human factors management, which it said was developed primarily to provide railway operators with the minimum requirements to manage human factors. The standard will be mandatory for all railway operators in South Africa.

05-MAY-11·	Liberate workers from stressful commuting
	Posted by | management
	What can flexible working do for your business? Technology has increased the potential to work at different times and in different spaces, but managers remain hesitant in introducing this practice in the workplace. Regus Commercial Director, Therese Meyer, discusses the two major barriers.

28-APR-11·	Full colour thinking
	Posted by | management
	There is a new generation of leaders in the making and the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is the gateway through which these leaders will travel. Their latest course 'Full Colour Thinking' challenges conventional leadership principles and promotes a more holistic approach to business management.

19-APR-11·	13 ways to turn people on
	Posted by | management
	What truly encourages employees to deliver their best results in the workplace? Many famous success stories in industry can be linked to internal drives to improve operational processes. An MBA research project conducted at USB offers insight into sustainable improvement initiatives.

18-APR-11·	Developing and managing 21st century contracts
	Posted by | management
	Representatives of organisational leadership recently convened in Johannesburg to discuss contract management in the 21st century. The seminar centred on identifying and implementing best practice in contract management and overcoming the challenges currently faced in optimizing contractual agreements.

14-APR-11·	Crisis in businesses a given
	Posted by | management
	Management at 42 Consulting say that devastating examples of commercial catastrophe, such as BP and Arthur Anderson, all reinforce the point that contingency and continuity are priorities in modern trade and it is best to talk to consultants who know the business behind the business.

14-APR-11·	Managing SA's talent crucial
	Posted by | management
	Is talent management the answer to job creation? Following President Zuma's call for industry to work together toward job creation, organisation's are realizing the benefit of talent management in these uncertain economic times.

14-APR-11·	How to focus and get things done
	Posted by | management
	Are you struggling to find the time you need to perform your daily tasks? Business Coach, Adele Howell-Pryce shares some of her top time saving strategies.

13-APR-11·	Is ineffective ERP getting you down?
	Posted by | management
	Frustration amongst executive leadership in business with their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is commonplace – "I cannot get the information I need" is a frequent complaint – but there is light at the end of the tunnel. So claims Dr James A Robertson of James A Robertson and Associates (JAR & A), an established service provider within strategic application of business information systems.

29-MAR-11·	GSB upgrades leaders for digital future
	Posted by | management
	Do you want to learn how to manage "digitally distracted people" and maximise digital communication in the market? the UCT Graduate School of Business offers the 'Nomadic Leadership' course which focuses on leadership in the modern communications technology-driven workplace.

29-MAR-11·	Companies governed by good people practises have edge
	Posted by | management
	Corporate governance remains at the forefront of debate as companies seek to clarify their responsibilities before the new companies act comes into place. Samantha Crous, General Manager of the CRF Institute, comments on how companies can improve their corporate governance standing and gain the edge over their competitors.

28-MAR-11·	Business cyber-loafing must be stopped
	Posted by | management
	Performance management specialists, Keyscore, reveals shocking statistics about the declining level of productivity in the workplace, as social media networks lure employees away from their 'work'. But is a cyber-loafing policy the only solution to boosting productivity in the office?

18-MAR-11·	Union to march against FET College mismanagement
	Posted by | management
	The largest public sector union, NEHAWU, is planning a march to protest against the poor management of FET Colleges. The union has claimed that poor students are the ones who will suffer the most if action is not taken by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

15-MAR-11·	New supply chain management workshop
	Posted by | management
	Camellott Communications now provides training for warehouse management, transport staff, chain partners and operations managers through its latest supply chain management workshop.

01-MAR-11·	Successful HR management: you can’t beat a good system
	Posted by | management
	Teryl Schroenn, CEO at Accsys advocates the importance of an efficient HR system in conjunction with functional technological infrastructures to support it. She cites (ESS) Employee Self Service facilities as one example of an unexplored resource, within the human resource management sphere.

24-JAN-11·	Business Ethics extend beyond the obvious
	Posted by | management
	"Business ethics are very diverse and apply not only to how business is conducted, how business deals with customers and how business leaders interact with each other," writes Des Squire. Businesses should be focusing on making money and pleasing shareholders, but not at the expense of customers.

23-OCT-10·	Wetland contractors learn management skills
	Posted by | management
	The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has started management training for contractors in the Working on Wetlands programme in Gauteng,Limpopo and the North West. To date they have only had first aid and fire training. This programme provides them with marketing and financial skills. Read further details of the project ...

25-AUG-10·	Management to assist with patients
	Posted by | management
	Hospital managers and CEOs who are qualified doctors and nurses have been requested to assist with attending to patients during the public service strike.

02-AUG-10·	Trust and honesty crucial for management
	Posted by | management
	Management and leadership are centered around trust and honesty, says Des Squire. Managers have a responsibility to make sure a code of ethics exists and more importantly that they adhere to this specific code in all of their dealing with their staff and customers. Des has some guidance for you.

26-JUL-10·	A three dimensional management development Strategy
	Posted by | management
	"Succession planning is not just intended for management succession at the higher levels", writes Des Squire. "It would normally imply an opportunity for learning what happens in other areas or departments so employees are available and pre-trained to move to a variety of positions as and when a need arises".

08-JUL-10·	Gordhan to meet AG, Scopa over 2010 ticket saga
	Posted by | management
	Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is to meet with the Auditor-General as well as the chairman of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) over purchases of World Cup tickets by government and its entities.

05-JUL-10·	New generation managers
	Posted by | management
	Companies need to provide openings for employees to demonstrate leadership abilities. Effective succession planning includes both those who display the qualities required of leaders and those who express a desire to advance to management

28-JUN-10·	Visible leadership key driver
	Posted by | management
	Employer confidence is down according to findings of a new global survey. Leadership that inspires confidence has emerged as the key driver of employee engagement to help businesses rebound in 2010.

27-JUN-10·	Are employees fixed assets or free agents?
	Posted by | management
	Retention of talent, a popular phrase, is not formally planned for and implemented as much as is needed in South Africa, given the true cost of staff turnover - replacing staff is internationally estimated at between 90 percent to 2000 percent of annual salary, so no one is easily replaced.

18-MAY-10·	CTICC, Westin Grand joins GSB programme
	Posted by | management
	The Postgraduate Diploma in Management focusing on Event Management, which is run through Customised Academic Learning (CAL) at the UCT Graduate School of Business, has received a major boost with four new clients signing up for 2010 – the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Westin Grand Hotel, Winchester Mansions Hotel and event technology company AV Alliance, will all send staff on the customised programme this year.

22-FEB-10·	Moves to tighten grip on state entities
	Posted by | management
	Government says it’s committed to ensuring that the capital investment programme of state-owned entities remains on course while work is underway to strengthen their management and oversight. Chris Bathembu reports.

30-SEP-09·	Kelly releases first bi-annual salary survey
	Posted by | management
	Kelly reviews its placements between January and June 2009 to offer a more accurate picture of South Africa's salaries. Overall, it appears that employers are still willing to pay for top talent, although the discrepancy in salaries paid to top staff and entry level positions is significant.

09-SEP-09·	Monash South Africa rolls out ‘Aussie Rules’ training programme
	Posted by | management
	The Australian Football League South Africa has been working closely with Monash South Africa to roll out the pilot programme for 60 volunteers in sport management in the Gauteng Province.

08-SEP-09·	Ignorance of the law is no excuse
	Posted by | management
	Thousands of employers every year land up getting the short end of the stick at the CCMA, bargaining councils and Labour Court, writes Ivan Israelsam. Primarily the reason is unprofessional management of employees at the workplace.

07-SEP-09·	Launch of the Virtual-IT Learning Management System 2010
	Posted by | management
	Virtual-IT has expanded its already vast Learning Management System and launched the Virtual-IT Learning Management System 2010. The original Virtual-IT LMS has been modified to meet the changing needs of the South African Training Industry, combining statutory requirements with your need for simplicity and ease of use.

19-AUG-09·	Using the downturn to maximise talent
	Posted by | management
	From previous experience of long downturns we know that two types of companies emerge. There are those who simply dig in, waiting for better days and when their former customers' spending power is restored, they simply expect them to return. The others are the smart ones, writes Malcolm A. Birkin.

30-JUL-09·	Survive these chaotic times: remember, leaders lead, managers achieve
	Posted by | management
	“Leaders may be visionary with new opportunities, but it is the manager who can turn these opportunities into tangible results. Leaders inspire, but the manager does the groundwork. Good managers are essential to help reinforce the new culture and vision throughout the organisation, and to get the work done,” Gayleen Baxter says.

28-JUL-09·	The inevitability of change
	Posted by | management
	I believe there is one common thread and that thread is – We as individuals must change. If we want to change the world, if we want to change the workplace, if we want to change society, we must first change ourselves and our personal thinking, writes Des Squire.

21-JUL-09·	Management must take control
	Posted by | management
	Managers are becoming more aware of the power of emotional intelligence and how they can use it as a management tool. Kim Kemp asks, is talent pattern development the answer for human capital challenges?

20-JUL-09·	When can a trade union demand recognition?
	Posted by | management
	A trade union will be successful in gaining recognition at your workplace if it can prove to you or to the CCMA that it has sufficient representation amongst your employees. The question is, what constitutes sufficient representation?

14-JUL-09·	Companies scramble to beat financial illiteracy
	Posted by | management
	Demand is rising for training courses on financial management, as companies realise the dangers of financial illiteracy among staff members, says Liza van Wyk. It has never been more important to ensure you understand financial affairs: those of your company and of your nation.

23-JUN-09·	GSB appoints new Director for entry and middle management programmes
	Posted by | management
	Segran Nair is UCT GSB's new Director of entry-level and middle management core academic programmes, the Associate in Management (AIM) certificate programme and the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA). Nair brings with him substantial experience at universities both in South Africa and the USA.

18-JUN-09·	Give your children the best gift this Father’s Day – you!
	Posted by | management
	The constant strive to ‘have it all’ means having to work particularly hard to achieve a balanced life. This Father's Day, consider these time-saving tips that can help you turn the little time available with your family into time well spent.

12-JUN-09·	Top talent management company turns 40
	Posted by | management
	"We started with a single idea - to place temporary staff - and today Kelly has moved beyond that," says founder Neville Mackay. Kelly Staffing Solutions celebrates 40 years in the recruiting industry this year.

10-JUN-09·	Project managers can step up as economy pinches
	Posted by | management
	"The message is clear for 2009: do more with much less," says project management consultant Dennis Comninos. Even so, Comninos and the UCT GSB are joining hands to direct Strategic Project Management; a course that provides “project leaders with a valuable process that they can deploy to help support a differentiated strategy.”

09-JUN-09·	UCT Graduate School of Business launches change management course
	Posted by | management
	"Leading change in a recession is a challenging job and it calls on leaders to shift up a gear and innovate in the way that they lead,” says Christophe Gillet, who in collaboration with the UCT GSB, is hosting a new course to help organisations manage change.

26-MAY-09·	Creative juices, job creation and staffing models
	Posted by | management
	The TES Industry deserves recognition for its ability to project manage the employment relationship and scheduling of work for close to 750,000 employees in any given month. Where Industry is looking for complex scheduling management in order to spread fewer jobs across a broader affected workforce, without creating unemployment, these skills of the TES Industry should be drawn on, writes Tim Smeeton.

19-MAY-09·	Become an accredited manager while you work
	Posted by | management
	Dionysus, which is a skills development organisation offering learnerships, has announced a National Certificate in Management intended for team leaders, supervisors, first line managers and foreman already employed around South Africa.

11-MAY-09·	Leadership communication is critical in unstable times
	Posted by | management
	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.

07-MAY-09·	Change management as a basis for accelerating skills development
	Posted by | management
	By using the same concept an individual uses when she wants to stop smoking - by changing the entire way she goes about her life - she can leverage good patterns and break bad ones. By making this choice to change and integrating it with business effectively, between 70 and 90% of people can be successfully changed.

04-MAY-09·	A $56bn market waiting for South African companies
	Posted by | management
	South Africa could create jobs and boost businesses by entering $56bn software and systems testing market, writes Liza van Wyk. Many organisations don't take software testing seriously, and it often leads to increased risk and maintenance costs.

30-APR-09·	Not enough time? Here’s how to find the time you need
	Posted by | management
	Feeling short of time as April draws to a close? Shirley Haddock from Workinfo.com has time saving tips, which include keeping a log of your time in order to use it better, and prioritising your tasks so you can see which tasks are worth doing, and which are simply wasting time.

28-APR-09·	Local talent management company recognised internationally
	Posted by | management
	South African employment services company, Kelly, is a presenting finalist at the 2009 Contact Centre World Awards, where they will compete against companies globally for the Best Recruitment Campaign and the Best Community Spirit.

02-APR-09·	A new name and a new decade for L.R.C.T
	Posted by | management
	Gauteng Talent Management Solutions, formerly LRCT, continues to offer leading human resource consultations for the improvement of South Africa's workforce.

16-MAR-09·	The Value of a Great Sales Team
	Posted by | management
	Sales is the lifeblood of any business. To be a healthy and functioning person, our organs must function correctly to help maintain homeostasis and balance. The inability to maintain homeostasis may lead to death or a disease.

04-MAR-09·	What is a Learning Management System?
	Posted by | management
	It is extremely important that Seta accredited training providers have policies and procedures for capturing and maintaining learner records as part of their QMS. An LMS (Learning Management System) is software that provides a solution to this time consuming process.

27-FEB-09·	Skills plans are a management prerogative
	Posted by | management
	I have always believed that the skills plans are a management prerogative. I also believe that the role played by SDF’s is an HR function, which should form part of any self respecting T&D or OD officer/managers role!

13-NOV-08·	Bumbling along
	Posted by | management
	The South African industrial relations climate has not moved - the old confrontational collective bargaining head-banging continues post 1994. Why? When the advanced market economies have moved ahead, re-invented themselves, why are we being left behind?

23-OCT-08·	Professional development for trainers and facilitators
	Posted by | management
	The current view in management thinking across the world is that skills development should be better integrated with line management, and that skills development practitioners should play a more strategic role within workplaces.

30-SEP-08·	Seminar on work permits, tax and expatriate management
	Posted by | management
	Global Migration SA in conjunction with TaxConsulting is holding a one day seminar in October in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Leon Isaacson, CEO of Global Migration SA and Registered Immigration Practitioner will be speaking about South African Work Permits, skills shortages and HR Strategies.

01-JUL-08·	Too few women in senior govt positions
	Posted by | management
	Government has not made its targets of employing more women in the Senior Management Service, says Minister of Public Services and Administration Geraldine Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

03-JUN-08·	Foster-Melliar focuses on Business Service Management
	Posted by | management
	The growth of human capital within a South African context forms the cornerstone to the development of skills and abilities that are needed to sustain and enhance the South African economy.

28-MAY-08·	New Johannesburg conference centre opens
	Posted by | management
	One of Johannesburg’s most elegant conference centres has re-opened after recently changing hands. The old Liberty Life conference centre in Parktown, now known as the AstroTech conference centre opened its doors this week with a number of improvements.

27-MAY-08·	Train the Trainer project for the DRC
	Posted by | management
	COOL IDEAS in association with Cowan International recently completed the training of a number of Facilitators from a large mining company in the DRC. The training was run in French, this being the mother tongue of these learners from the Rpublique Dmocratique du Congo. COOL IDEAS can run its training programmes in French.

31-MAR-08·	PBS College: Introducing the new-look
	Posted by | management
	PBS College has gone through a great deal of transformation over the last three months and they are now launching their brand new image. They have expanded their focus to include more skills based courses, while still maintaining a high professional standard in their academic subjects.

29-MAR-08·	Wits to offer management courses in KZN
	Posted by | management
	Well known for providing students with a solid, relevant and globally competitive business education, Wits University will now offer advanced management courses in KwaZulu-Natal for the first time.

06-MAR-08·	GSB and UN launch Intellectual Property Management Programme
	Posted by | management
	The UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has partnered with the United Nations’ World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to launch a new course designed to teach business leaders how intellectual property (IP) can be strategically leveraged to create value and sustain competitive advantage over time.

05-MAR-08·	Use software to drive hard sales in business
	Posted by | management
	Technology’s role as a catalyst for change in business, and to improve levels of service and quality end product, is particularly evident within areas such as HR and payroll administration.

28-FEB-08·	Four Foster-Melliar trainers qualify for ITIL V3
	Posted by | management
	Three of Foster-Melliar’s IT Service Management Trainers have successfully completed the ITIL V3 managers bridging course.

18-FEB-08·	Corporate Governance Training Course
	Posted by | management
	Corporate Governance is a complex and involved subject, but a subject that has implications which pertain to the entire company. Not only senior executives deal with Corporate Governance, but managers also play a critical role. A new training course from AstroTech covers the subject.

14-FEB-08·	Customer Service for FM Service Providers
	Posted by | management
	Afroteq Facilities Management is pleased to announce the addition of yet another course namely Customer Service for FM Service Providers.

13-FEB-08·	New North West DG plans employment equity
	Posted by | management
	The newly-appointed Director-General (DG) in North West, Nana Magomola has vowed to ensure that there is employment equity in the office through the appointment of women and people with disabilities to management positions

06-FEB-08·	Managing knowledge vital for public service
	Posted by | management
	Best practices in knowledge management in the public service, will be the main focus of the Knowledge Learning Management Network (KLMN) in Bloemfontein

04-FEB-08·	Lights out on the basics of management
	Posted by | management
	"The recent and ongoing failure by Eskom to provide its stakeholders with the product and service it is responsible for affords all in managerial positions with lessons in how not to manage," says Des Squire. He sheds light on some key areas Eskom should be addressing.

31-JAN-08·	CPIX hikes to 8.6 percent
	Posted by | management
	South Africa’s Consumer Price Index excluding mortgage rates (CPIX) has increased by 0.7 of a percentage point to 8.6 percent on year-on-year for December, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

31-JAN-08·	Cape companies invited for MBA analysis
	Posted by | management
	With a view to helping organisations improve their competitiveness in local and international markets, the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is inviting Cape Town based organisations

31-JAN-08·	Major skills drive underway in Letaba Municipality
	Posted by | management
	More then 150 municipal workers in the Greater Letaba municipality in Limpopo will receive basic training in typing and computer, first aid, communication, house-building, plumbing and roads and signage

28-JAN-08·	Impact of HIV/AIDS on security and legal industry
	Posted by | management
	The study, which was conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on behalf of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), also shows

25-JAN-08·	Integr8 IT leads the way with gender equality in the IT workplace
	Posted by | management
	The company has put in place a deliberate strategy to recruit women in positions of middle-to-senior management

24-JAN-08·	The re-branding of HR
	Posted by | management
	"In many companies HR has a credibility problem," writes Dr. Edmund Rudman from the Maccauvlei Learning Academy. "The solution is not to broaden or deepen the range of products and services, but rather to engage in more meaningful relationships with the line management," argues Rudman.

14-JAN-08·	OD-ETD programme and Assessor training programme
	Posted by | management
	COOL IDEAS are specialist in the field of Occupationally-Directed Education, Training & Development Practices, as well as development of high quality training and assessment materials.

11-JAN-08·	Mastering Time Management & Self Management
	Posted by | management
	Time management and self-management are two skills which once mastered can have the single-most impact on overall job performance and effectiveness. They are essential skills for all successful people irrespective of your career choice.

07-JAN-08·	Define your Wellness strategy for 2008
	Posted by | management
	It has been said time and time again – a Corporate Wellness strategy cannot be implemented on a bits and pieces basis. Lets be honest, “Strategy” would be a rather grandiose description if you are going to randomly pick the occasional workshop and maybe throw in your flu inoculations over the year.

07-DEC-07·	National ICT integrator goes vertical to service travel sector
	Posted by | management
	Integr8 IT, South Africa’s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has established a fully autonomous business silo focused exclusively on developments within the travel industry.

06-DEC-07·	Second edition of definitive people development publication
	Posted by | management
	The HSRC has published a new edition of their comprehensive Human Resources Development Review. Like its predecessor from 2003, the publication includes an extensive review of many areas of the people development and includes 25 chapters, each written by expert researchers.

04-DEC-07·	Distance learning, via Lyceum College, is a good option
	Posted by | management
	The national skills gap is a common news headline ahead of 2010 with areas such as management, metro police, construction, engineering, tourism and the creative arts all high on priority lists. Distance learning from Lyceum College can help.

27-NOV-07·	Tour operators get 2010 boost
	Posted by | management
	Qualified and experienced tour operators around the world have been given an opportunity to benefit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

20-NOV-07·	Eat drink and be merry - but not during working hours
	Posted by | management
	This is the time of year where offices across the country get into party mode. Michael Bagraim warns that managment must avoid a situation where celebrating after a hard year of work turns ugly and employees end up in disciplinary proceedings.

20-NOV-07·	Integr8 IT, Africa’s Innovator of 2007
	Posted by | management
	Integr8 IT, South Africa’s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has been named as the continent’s ‘Most Innovative ICT company of 2007’

09-NOV-07·	Govt to spend 85% on small businesses
	Posted by | management
	As much as 85 percent of government spending on goods and services will be directed to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs).

06-NOV-07·	Management academy offers bursaries for 3 students
	Posted by | management
	The new Gaming and Hospitality Management Academy in Cape Town is putting its money where its mouth is by offering a bursary for their one-year course to 3 students from the Western Cape.

31-OCT-07·	Assessing Poor Performance
	Posted by | management
	It is the employee’s duty to get the job done despite what may be classified as genuine obstacles. These obstacles can relate to health and in particular HIV/AIDS related issues that impact on performance but do not necessarily have dire consequences that can be incapacitating. Other issues might be transport problems, family problems and similar.

29-OCT-07·	HR, payroll at the forefront of trade increase in Africa
	Posted by | management
	Technology is at the heart of business expansion in Africa. So claims Teryl Schroenn, MD at Accsys, who says that the continued integration of infrastructure designed to improve human resource operations within companies is an ongoing trend and catalyst for socio-economic change. Opportunities are expected to materialize in the form of job creation, skills development, foreign investment and business lead generation.

24-OCT-07·	Jake White has lessons for South Africa’s managers
	Posted by | management
	There are none as powerful as the victorious and few are as powerful at present as Jake White. In December 2005, the official rugby website, SARugby.com wrote: “Jake White pulled a hopelessly depressed Springbok team out of the depths of the Streauli era and launched them firmly on the road to success.”

24-OCT-07·	Getting Started In Hotel Management
	Posted by | management
	If you have a passion for people, love learning about foreign cultures, and enjoy managing a team, then working in the hotel management may be just for you! The South African hotel industry is booming with 2010 just around the corner and international tourists increasingly seeing South Africa as an enjoyable holiday destination. Hotel management is a growing career.

23-OCT-07·	Well done Jake! Well done to the Springboks
	Posted by | management
	In the aftermath of our World Cup victory, we have most probably forgotten that this is the second national team that Jake White has taken to the number one position in a world cup. A phenomenal achievement indeed. How did Jake do it? By busting some management myths and implementing good management practices instead!

23-OCT-07·	Launch of Business School
	Posted by | management
	An innovative business school will be launched in Cape Town on Thursday 25th October to meet the need to develop world-class managers and entrepreneurs in South Africa. The Real Institute for Sustainable Entrepreneurship will assist managers and business owners to achieve both personal as well as business goals.

23-OCT-07·	Wellness Days - Stop and Think!
	Posted by | management
	Entering the final quarter of a year, Human Resources and Training Departments are often given a chance to stand back and assess the existing "Human Capital" of an organisation. There are many things to consider including:

17-OCT-07·	ISMP made easy with Foster-Melliar
	Posted by | management
	In a world where information security is no longer an option but a standard, Foster-Melliar a wholly owned subsidiary of Simeka BSG offers an Information Security Management Principles (ISMP) training course, focusing on the effective implementation of solid management principles in an information security environment.

12-OCT-07·	A better route to business education and skills training
	Posted by | management
	We need an organisation capable of dramatically updating the content of our business education and training programmes. Given the failure not only of our business schools but of our regulators as well, we cannot use them in this part of the process. Their failure to embrace the best of international practice has disqualified them

12-OCT-07·	A better route to business education and skills training
	Posted by | management
	"The latest thinking on the future of the Setas, by reducing the number to five, appears to be another mistake, smaller than before, but no nearer to providing what we so obviously need," writes Dr Malcolm Birkin. "We have to consider business education and skills training together, because they are inextricably linked in those areas where the Setas have moved beyond vocational training, and into the management arena".

26-SEP-07·	Manage your career with distance learning
	Posted by | management
	To be an effective and motivating leader, sound business insight and strategic management skills are key. Often, managers will require training while on the job to further develop their skills but often cannot commit to full time learning. This is where distance learning can be incredibly useful.

25-SEP-07·	Managing the gap between what companies want and what they can get
	Posted by | management
	The shortage of talented people is a global phenomenon, so the battle to find and retain skilled staff is a battle in all markets. Dr Anita Craig highlights some of the stategies that companies are using globally to manage their talent gap.

24-SEP-07·	SA hospitality industry handicapped by inaccessibility
	Posted by | management
	People with disabilities are still hardly considered when it comes to employment or accessibility within the hospitality industry, despite the legal requirements stipulated by the Equality Act and increasing demand by the general public and overseas tourists.

18-SEP-07·	Getting started in a career in tourism management
	Posted by | management
	If you have a love of travelling, passion for people and are a great ambassador for SA, tourism management is a worthwhile career option for you. So if you are interested in a career in tourism, how do you get involved in this hugely popular industry?

13-AUG-07·	Excellence through diversity
	Posted by | management
	Diversity positively impacts on organizations, including institutions of learning, explains GIMT head Sipho Seepe. He highlights the US as a country that has benefitted from the many diverse cultures that comprise its talent base. Business Schools too, will benefit from embracing diversity.

26-JUL-07·	Knowledge Management: What is knowledge and what to do with it
	Posted by | management
	In this, the first of a four-part series of articles by Dr Anita Craig, she looks into how knowlege is defined, and how to better understand it's relevance in the business process.

16-MAY-07·	Accsys system reinforces Feltex Automotive's payroll strategy
	Posted by | management
	Feltex Automotive has streamlined the management of its payroll and HR processes with the help of a human resource software solution from Accsys, a national provider of employee management solutions.

08-MAY-07·	Employers could face fines or prison over employee loans
	Posted by | management
	Employers that make loans to employees will need to register as credit providers to satisfy the criteria of the National Credit Act – or face penalties. According to Helyn Patten from Webber Wentzel Bowens, employee loans will be classified as credit agreements under the National Credit Act if there is a deferral of payment and a fee, charge or interest is levied on the deferred amount.

22-NOV-06·	New recruitment partnership hopes to tap black professionals' networks
	Posted by | management
	RCA Consulting, a specialist family-owned recruitment firm, has joined forces with MVN Holdings in a BEE deal that is set to break new ground in the industry. Moses Ngobeni from MVN believes he has the answer to recruiting black professionals. “It is a common theme among recruiters that black talent is hard to find but we believe that the problem is they are just not looking in the right place,” he says.

25-OCT-06·	Change Management - A time for change?
	Posted by | management
	"Both the activity of ‘change management’ and the title of ‘change manager’ that we see so frequently in the situations vacant advertisements, imply that change is an event, and is an event requiring a manger with specific ‘change’ expertise. It fails to accept the obvious, that change is not an event it is a process, as inevitable as death and taxes". Dr Malcolm Birkin explores this topic in detail.

18-OCT-06·	Spreadsheet risk management a key requirement for today's companies
	Posted by | management
	Understanding how and where spreadsheets are used in a company and enforcing the required control processes related to their handling is a key part of management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Miricle Solution's Adrian Miric explains.

04-OCT-06·	70% of training still for management not ordinary workers
	Posted by | management
	I personally share the same centiment with the Cosatu General Secretary, 70% of training still targeted to management not to the ordinary workers. The other challenge in this regard is that most workers are not aware of the Setas and what they are doing in terms of skills development.

06-SEP-06·	Are human resource practitioners reaching their full potential?
	Posted by | management
	Many HR practitioners have advanced successfully to the role of HR Director, on the basis of their formal knowledge and qualifications. Is this sufficient to meet the requirements of their organisations and the economy?

06-SEP-06·	Technology can help manage the new workforce
	Posted by | management
	Technology, particularly mobile and wireless, has encouraged a fresh approach to career development within a new generation of employee – one that prioritizes balance between job responsibilities and life outside the office. But how does management control this more flexible working environment? Technology could provide the answer.

23-AUG-06·	Reserve Bank boasts of employment equity progress, despite challenges
	Posted by | management
	Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni explains that the organisation is making good progress with its Employment Equity profile, despite the fact that staff turnover has increased. Despite many black staff members being poached, the Reserve Bank has reached levels of 43% black managers and 36% female managers.

09-AUG-06·	The formal induction process – still a necessity in business
	Posted by | management
	When you take on a new employee are you happy for them to take a few months to learn the ropes - or would you like them to become efficient as soon as possible? Some time spent on day one taking a new recruit through a formal induction process will pay dividends later on says Teryl Schroenn.

02-AUG-06·	Time to control attendance at work – or pay the price
	Posted by | management
	Time theft happens daily and can have a crippling affect on the bottom line. The theft of a company’s time, by employees means a loss in productivity and a financial cost to a business. An asset therefore becomes a liability and urgent, direct control measures need to be implemented. Teryl Schroenn has the answer.

02-AUG-06·	Finance Seta steps up their contribution to skills development
	Posted by | management
	The new head of Fasset's Management Board says that the finance Seta will be stepping up their contribution to skills development. Mpuseng Tlhabane, who has many years experience on the management board, says she hope the Seta will assist small employers to contribute to the national drive for skills development.

02-AUG-06·	The route to growth and job creation - turn east!
	Posted by | management
	When we take a hard look at the road to increased growth in South Africa it is clear that the road ahead is barred by four very large stop signs. Dr Malcom Birkin, who will be speaking at the upcoming HRD Leadership seminar series, believes that we have to take a leaf out of China's book if we are to meet our objectives.

02-AUG-06·	HR should see managment as partners - not clients
	Posted by | management
	Our article on how HR practitioners can ensure credibility in the organisation brought a number of responses. The view that management were the clients of HR departments was also a bone of contention. Surely they should be partners?

19-JUL-06·	Post-employment screening: a risk management tool
	Posted by | management
	You might think that employee screening is something that can only happen before employment. Kirsten Halcrow explains that a high percentage of long-standing employees are implicated in serious fraud. She proposes post-employment screening as a tool for employers to quantify and manage their risk.

05-JUL-06·	Unlocking self-knowledge in HR practitioners
	Posted by | management
	Human Resources Practitioners will have a unique opportunity to harness valuable personal insight while sharpening their practical HR skills on a brand new programme launching at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB).

08-JUN-06·	We need to learn from best international management practices
	Posted by | management
	Dr Malcolm Birkin has a tough questions for us: "How we can be possibly become internationally competitive if we continue to fail to adopt ANYTHING from international management in general, or from South East Asia in particular?"

14-MAY-06·	Management students can't expect to start at the top
	Posted by | management
	Just because we are studying management doesn't mean that we'll automatically enter the world of work as managers or get senior positions in the organisation.

25-APR-06·	Pahad to recognise 'awakened potential' of Regenesys grads
	Posted by | management
	Graduating students at the Regenesys School of Public Management are excited about the prospect of Minister in the Presidency Dr Essop Pahad's presence at the institution's tenth graduation ceremony.

11-APR-06·	Full marks for IT service student - at first attempt!
	Posted by | management
	Mindy Mogudi scored an outstanding 100% exam score on her first attempt at the Foundation certificate in IT Service Management presented by Foster-Melliar.

08-MAR-06·	All hail the quiet, diplomatic leader
	Posted by | management
	Lesley Boddington from GIMT explores the new concept of a Level 5 leader, that person that is a paradox in itself – a combination of personal humility driven by professional will.

22-FEB-06·	Women not represented in management of fuels industry
	Posted by | management
	There is concern that women are seriously under-represented in management positions within the liquid fuels industry - and the sector's transformation charter does not address this issue.

20-JUL-05·	Inspiring staff to turn theory into practice?
	Posted by | management
	Many companies have employees earmarked for leadership positions, but how well equipped will they be for their management positions and will they be able to apply their knowledge in practice?

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