Tag: transparency

Conversations around black tax – the obligation placed on those who achieve a degree of financial success to provide for their extended families and communities – need to be centred around families rather than individuals. Frank conversations that involve clearly communicated boundaries are imperative to dealing with the emotional aspects of money management.

Authentic leaders embrace honesty and truthfulness as core principles of their leadership style. They strive to build trust, inspire their teams and foster an environment of openness and integrity. This approach appears to be cut-and-dried. However, in reality, being honest and truthful can be rather tricky.

South Africa's healthcare system has experienced significant transformations over the years. One of the most pressing issues is the need for more resources and funding, which has resulted in limited access to healthcare services for South Africans.

The pressure to optimise costs and maximise productivity is at the forefront of all business leaders’ minds. Today, this pressure is exacerbated by disruptive technology, the increasing complexity of geopolitics and global trade, evolving risk and regulation, and the ongoing race to find and keep the right talent with the right skills.

In today's dynamic business landscape, repositioning has become increasingly significant for companies who want to maintain relevance, stay ahead of competitors, and adapt to evolving market demands. While "repositioning" and "rebranding" are often used interchangeably, understanding their distinctions is the key to unlocking the full potential of a brand's transformational journey.

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.

The recent Constitutional Court ruling in Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Financial Mail and Others v South African Revenue Service puts pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to reveal the tax records of the Tshivhase Trust, owner of Phala Phala.

Today’s business environment is dominated by increasing geopolitical chaos and technology-driven interconnectedness, highlighting the need for partnership and agility as essential means of navigating these new levels of chaos.

Achieving visibility and memorability in a world where people are bombarded with adverts, messages and constant distractions is challenging, but not impossible. Strategic design thinking can provide the framework that brands have been searching for - the framework that will allow them to understand their target audiences and discover how to reach them at exactly the right time, in the right place.

Approximately half of Africa’s family-owned businesses believe their customers do not trust them. This key finding from our Africa Family Business Survey 2023 should be viewed as a notable concern for the continent’s family businesses, many of which have spent decades crafting their legacy.