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Strategy versus execution, the author argues it is essential to review both before changing course in a business
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Breaking News

Your strategy isn’t failing. Your execution is.

The ability of a CEO or business leader to develop a good strategy remains vital, but even a sound strategy delivers little value if it stays trapped in plans, presentations and…

  • James Hughes
6 min read
Women’s Month should be about more than urging women to fit inherited leadership models. This opinion piece argues for leadership rooted in accountability, human dignity, meaningful representation and ubuntu — while making space for women to help reshape the institutions in which decisions are made.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Why leadership models, not women, need to change

Women’s Month should be about more than urging women to fit inherited leadership models. This opinion piece argues for leadership rooted in accountability, human dignity,…

  • Dr Judith Terblanche
5 min read
Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face in leadership. What needs to change?
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

South Africa’s leadership pipeline is still failing women

Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face…

  • Dr Shahiem Patel
5 min read
While ACSA has survived a tumultuous period, the assignment now is turning recovery into generational progress, says the writer.
AVIATION

ACSA’s next flight must be about leadership that outlives its leaders

As Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) embarks on a new strategic direction, the importance of effective leadership becomes paramount.

  • Nicholas Maweni
5 min read
A dated photo of Hiroshi Okuda.
FUTURE OF WORK

Who will lead the companies in the AI age?

What happens when the corporate ladder no longer exists? Will we inherit another system, or will we build a new one together?

  • Vivian Warby
5 min read