Tag: skills

How have people managed extraordinary things to escape the shackles of their circumstances? Can success be taught, or does it depend on personal talent alone? Is it nature or nurture? Does luck have a part to play? The Essence of Success finds common threads across different disciplines such as sport, business, war and politics.

In South Africa, we sit with a paradox that should concern every business leader. On one hand, unemployment remains stubbornly high, particularly among young people. On the other hand, organisations are grappling with a deepening skills crisis.

The role of corporate finance advisory and investment services has shifted in recent years. These services no longer simply provide transactional support. They now focus on strategic stewardship. Firms that combine technical expertise with local context are increasingly in demand. A select group of South African boutique advisory firms has positioned itself as long-term growth partners.

Along with the rest of the world, Africa is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crunch large datasets, boost productivity, improve customer relations and even save lives. Africa is harnessing AI power to reshape industries and communities. The benefits AI is expected to bring to the world are enormous.

Choosing your qualification is one of the most critical decisions prospective students will ever make. This decision depends on understanding current and future skills which are in high demand. It also requires keeping a close eye on market developments. In addition, students must gain insights into emerging research.

Look around you. Is anything real or normal anymore? News, images and videos created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere. The world we live in is changing daily. It is no exaggeration to say that everything you thought you knew is undergoing apocalyptic levels of change. Our new normal now includes AI CEOs and AI partners.

Graduation often looks like the finish line, but for many of us, it is just the beginning. Drawing on years of mentoring graduates and working closely with industry, I challenge the idea that a qualification alone is enough. Instead, I offer a fresh perspective on turning academic achievement into career momentum, with practical insights for both recent and mature graduates who are ready to move forward with purpose.

AI is going to change your world – but don’t panic. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread in the workplace and society, it raises important questions. What impact will it have on your job, your life and the world around you?

COVID-19 paved the way for remote work to become a permanent fixture in many industries. As companies continue to navigate this post-pandemic landscape, they are discovering the immense value of tapping into specialist skills through remote work.

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