The concept of “business strategy” has different meanings for businesses of different sizes. To a publicly listed corporate business, strategy means days – perhaps even
If there is one major risk on a list that will continue to occupy the minds of directors and senior management in organisations on a
As an entrepreneur who has decided to leave a lasting legacy by professionalising your business so that it can outlive you, you may be wondering
It is often stated that the efficiency and effectiveness of directors at board meetings are largely dependent on the quality of information received at such
In the dynamic world of business, organisations are constantly faced with the challenge of adapting to changing landscapes while steering towards success. At the heart
Many organisations evaluate their leadership strategies annually with one crucial aspect under scrutiny being director rotation, which refers to the practice of periodically changing key
A number of considerations need to be made in determining the composition of the board of a company. These considerations include but are not limited
A recent finding against a group of directors in a South African legal firm is a very good reminder of the scope and extent of
Ever had the nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong, that you don’t deserve that executive role or the board position?
Author: Tendai Mrerwa Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations form part of the key factors that holding companies, investors and government entities consider when deciding
The role of a company secretary has evolved from that of being merely an administrative role to ensuring increased focus on good corporate governance practices
Climbing a mountain is a daunting task that requires extensive planning, preparation, and a clear understanding of one’s capabilities and limitations. The journey towards the
Non-executive director fees are the fees paid to persons who serve on a company’s board of directors in a non-executive position, and are usually paid
While board voting can serve as a mechanism to resolve conflicts and make decisions, it should be approached cautiously – and used only where absolutely
While comparing ineffective boards with those battling to make lifestyle changes might seem like a strange concept, hear me out. Achieving success requires that both
It is common in larger and listed companies to have alternate directors. The main director (for purposes of this article, we will use the example
We are thrilled to reach yet another milestone in Sirdar’s journey – as of March 2023, our team footprint extends to Australia as well! Roger
By Roger Hitchcock A story all too commonly told: You have an idea. It’s a really good idea – an idea that you know will
By Roger Hitchcock As the year starts winding down and we find time to disengage, it is always good to keep the mental processes turning
Now in its sixth year of being facilitated, our Applied Directorship Programme has been accredited! Close to 600 aspirant and experienced board members have joined
By Roger Hitchcock When we don’t feel well, we go to see a doctor so that he or she can assess our symptoms, make a
It’s not all about rugby as these leading All Blacks fans embark on a farewell tour New Zealand-born Carl Bates who has nurtured and grown
By Roger Hitchcock We don’t need to tell you that change is inevitable – it is around us everywhere every day. Another fact is that
Successful family businesses all need to navigate the journey of healthy separation between The Family and The Business. While a growing business comes with its
There are a number of anticipated key aspects that every board needs to explore for the year ahead. It is helpful to start by thinking
“There are things we know we know, those that we know we don’t know and those that we don’t know, we don’t know” – a
While board evaluations generally form part of any good boardroom methodology, many boards choose to not leverage the insight that can be gained from them.
Find out more about the state of boardrooms across Africa in this, our third such survey.
While smaller companies are particularly vulnerable to risks that can result in business disaster, mobilising organisational culture can lead to rapid growth and sustained profitability.
If your board members hone these skills, your board will be well poised for high-performance.
Noreena Hertz said: “Having women on boards is good for women, good for the economy and good for society. A win-win-win outcome: how rare.” Find out more.
If the person you are looking to appoint has these characteristics, you are already halfway to building a high-performance board.
We must continuously invest in ourselves to remain relevant. Do not let your knowledge, practices and skills become outdated.
In drafting this piece about what the Fourth Industrial Revolution (also known as 4IR) means for us as boards and directors, I am inspired by
The board’s role in governing technology use – now known as ICT (Information and Communications Technology) – is increasing and accelerating, especially so given the
By Catherine Engmann A few months ago, a friend who I have worked with on various consulting projects sought my advice. He wanted to understand
Many may think that you have “arrived” now that you have been appointed as a director. You have worked relentlessly to be placed in such
Breaking news over the past week has been the finding that Dudu Myeni, former Chairwoman of South African Airways has been declared delinquent for life.
There seem to be so many cases in the media around the globe of directors acting badly! Whether they are directors in conflict with one