Tag: collaboration

Agility is key when it comes to data analytics. A report that takes six months to deliver is of little value to the business, because any insights will be stale and irrelevant. The historical disconnect between IT and business remains a problem, and this is where DataOps comes in.

As we start preparing for post-pandemic work modes, choice of laptop becomes increasingly central, this is my overview of the new Huawei Matebook 14 family. The post-pandemic world of work is going to be a little different: with constant moving between home and office, and being able to keep working on the move, choice of laptop will become a central decision in our lives.

While some aspects of office life may be replicated as we work from home, there are some instances where it can’t be replaced. Do you miss the office? You’re not alone.

Who knew a year ago, when we left our offices 'for a couple of weeks' to work from home, how different our lives, and our businesses would be now? As business owners, we were forced to adapt, often with more emphasis on haste than humanity.

Getting business ready after the Christmas break is always somewhat of a struggle, but this year presents even more of a challenge. With Eskom already load-shedding and many pundits warning of water outages in the future, not forgetting the upcoming re-rating by Moody’s, there is no doubt that the economic indicators are far from favourable.

The need for companies to put their people first has never been greater. The ‘experience’ organisations can now offer their employees – in terms of giving them access to the right digital technologies, applications, culture and support. They can now directly impact business growth and attracting and retaining talent.

The services of financial advisers and family offices should not be regarded as mutually exclusive. On the contrary, South African ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients may benefit greatly from collaborations that align both domestic and global servicing opportunities, while encompassing their inter-generational footprint.

Each and every working environment is different and this can be challenging to navigate – particularly when different generations have to work together. This is because each generation has its own way of working and typically believes that their way of working is better.

Industries are being disrupted one by one and as a result, business environments are constantly changing.  Those that are embracing change and looking for ways to innovate faster and better are succeeding. Those that don’t, are struggling. And, intrapreneurship is playing a critical role here.