Tag: ethical standards

In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly due to exciting advancements in technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead this charge, introducing groundbreaking trends that redefine IT strategies.

South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll we conducted shows that budget is not an issue, but a skills vacuum is.

The real estate industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades and, as a result, the landscape that real estate professionals navigate today bears little resemblance to the one of even a decade ago.

It is important to have a clear understanding of what transformational leadership is before we explore the topic. By definition, it is a leadership style that goes beyond traditional management practices which involves inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential, challenging the status quo, and driving meaningful change within the organisation.

Although the world of crypto-related financial services is in turmoil at the moment, its underlying blockchain technology has a vital role to play in the future of banking and other financial services. In the world of finance, we are currently seeing real consensus between the traditional and the Web3 players that the combination of secure private banking, blockchain technology and Bitcoin custodianship is the future and holy grail of banking.

“Don't harm your neighbour” is much better advice. This is a passive rule. It does not require you to do anything, just to refrain from doing some things. I believe the gap between these two rules summarises the gap in Western society between left and right, between Democrats and Republicans, between the kindly, caring, sharing, socialists and the individualistic, thinking, independent, self-reliant capitalists. Both sides passionately believe that their rule is the better one.

Sustainability is the new digital. Becoming sustainable as a business is not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. It requires demonstrating a purposeful approach to environmental, social, governance and technology issues, maintaining strong ethical standards, and operating responsibly.

COVID-19 highlighted the necessity of having a viable telemedicine regime as a ‘safety net’ to ensure continued access to healthcare services whilst maximising social distancing. We now have an opportunity to better understand the challenges and exploit the benefits of telemedicine services.

Psychopaths are not just found in serial killer movies and crime novels – they stalk corporate corridors too, where their trail of destruction might not include murder, but can mean the death of productivity, motivation and profits.

Dr Renata Schoeman | Leadership Lecturer and renowned Psychiatrist | University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) | mail me  | Psychopaths are not just found...