How Startups are influencing Corporate Leadership
For decades, companies had looked to the largest corporations in the world for inspiration when defining their own leadership structures....
New Managers: Take a Listening Tour to Understand Your Company’s Strategy
When you manage a team, your strategies and goals must align with the priorities of those above you. If you...
The pros and cons of commercial farming models in Africa
Colonialism brought large-scale farming to Africa, promising modernisation and jobs – but often dispossessing people and exploiting workers. Now, after...
Write Emails That Make You Look Professional
Have you ever thought about the brand you’re conveying in the emails you write? You should. Every email you send...
As a Growth Strategy, M&A can Help SMEs Thrive in today’s Business Climate
“It is important that the motivation for entering into such transaction align with a company’s long-term strategic goals.” In an...
Choosing a Retail Store Location
Where you choose to locate your retail business will have a major impact on everything your shop does. The difference...
3 Keys to Carving Out Your Own Market
Long before the internet era—and before home-flipping reality shows and easy financing options—I worked in real estate. My vast experiences...
9 Subtle Lies We All Tell Ourselves
Nobody likes liars. When we are lied to, it hurts us really badly. We naturally feel betrayed and offended. But...
A Guide to Understanding the Role of a Mentor
A Great Mentor Is a Difference-Maker I have been fortunate to be on the receiving end of a great mentor...
Why Every Project Manager Needs a Supportive Executive Sponsor
Project Managers have a difficult job. By nature of their role, they assume responsibility for forming an effective team to...