Tag: skills
AI and job creation – building a future-ready workforce
As the World Economic Forum (WEF) continues to spotlight the future of work, South Africa faces a unique challenge. The country must address the evolving demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR).
IT 2025 trends transforming technology
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.
Lifelong learning for entrepreneurs – key to growth
There is a pervasive myth that entrepreneurship cannot be taught. If you were not born an entrepreneur, you are out of luck. If you are a born entrepreneur, success is presumed to come naturally. Both ideas are problematic. If entrepreneurship means setting up a business and taking financial risks to realise profit, it is teachable.
AI in finance leadership – revolutionising the numbers game
Imagine a world where finance and accounting professionals could process vast amounts of data in seconds, quickly identify patterns and anomalies and provide real-time insights into their companies’ performance. Wouldn’t that be great? Well, that future is not as far off as you might expect.
Talent competition in financial services – skills over roles
Conversations about the war for talent in financial services have persisted for many years. Competition to attract skilled individuals has always been intense, with high demand for talented professionals. This competition has intensified recently as hiring activity accelerates to meet today's significant challenges.
AI and data professionals – fostering skills for an AI-enriched world
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. The use of AI in data-driven roles is accelerating. These professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay relevant.
Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset
In the business world, nothing stays the same for long. This makes an entrepreneurial mindset not just helpful, but essential. So what does it take? How can eager entrepreneurs tackle the complexities of the modern market and come out stronger? Having walked this path myself, I know the road to success is rocky and rarely straightforward. But I have found it's this unpredictability that best hones the skills and fuels ambition.
Franchising feasibility and assessment
So, your idea has taken off and is wildly successful. Next step is to franchise it and make some serious money, right? Not so fast: while the franchising model can be applied to almost any industry, not all businesses are ‘franchisable’. The first step to building a successful franchise is having a concept that has been growing well as a freestanding business, and being able to understand how the business operates and what is at the root of its success.
Hyper-personalisation empowers CX
Clients today recognise that while convenience is easily replicable, delivering exceptional Customer eXperience (CX) through a genuine understanding of their unique business needs is irreplaceable. Client interaction and project management strategies are shifting dramatically toward hyper-personalisation, and businesses in the B2B space risk consistently falling short of meeting client expectations and client experiences, if they do not empower their teams effectively.
Crafting a unique personal statement for your CV
On a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a person’s personal statement or objective is one of the first things any recruiter will notice. First impressions count and mastering this introductory section is critical to capitalise on any potential job opportunities.