Director Rotation Considerations
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 individuals in leadership roles within a company or on a board of directors. This strategic move aims to bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and renewed energy into decision-making processes. Let’s […]
Dynamics of a High-Performing Board
When you think of a high-performing board, what do you see in your mind’s eye? A group of individuals all smiling and high-fiving around a boardroom table? Typical stock images would have all of the carefree board members seated in a colossal corner office overlooking the city while studying a slide of a growing graph […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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? Maybe despite your accomplishments, you just can’t help feeling like a fraud. According to a KPMG study, 75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome. What is imposter […]
Social and Ethics Committee: Lessons from South Africa
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 which entities to invest in or partner with. Companies must pay critical attention to how their business affects the environment, the society that they operate in as well as the […]
Lessons from Climbing a Mountain: Reflections on Leading a Successful Company
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 summit is not just about the destination; it is about the lessons learned along the way. The same is true for leading a successful company. The Starting Point Before embarking […]
Three Leadership Lessons from a Now-Famous Sherpa
If you have not heard about the heroics of Gelje Sherpa yet, here is a summary: He was ascending “the death zone” on Everest along with a client on 18 May 2023 when he noticed a fellow climber who was alone and in serious trouble – weak, without oxygen and without a Sherpa. Without thinking […]
Board (and Boardroom) Voting: The Last Resort
While board voting can serve as a mechanism to resolve conflicts and make decisions, it should be approached cautiously – and used only where absolutely required in corporate decision-making processes i.e. as a last resort (or for not-so-important decisions). Let’s consider why board voting should be the last resort and how to avoid it. Board […]
The Link between Making Lifestyle Changes and Creating Effective Boards
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 go through the same realisations, battle similar anxieties head-on, and face their challenges with the same tenacity to succeed. Let’s consider this based on five crucial steps. Recognise the Problem […]
Is your board the place where ideas go to die?
A story all too commonly told: You have an idea. It’s a really good idea – an idea that you know will change the direction of the company, the destiny of the people who work there, and the lives of your customers and clients. Then you take it to the board. Your idea remains an […]
Festive Season Reads
As the year starts winding down and we find time to disengage, it is always good to keep the mental processes turning over with some reading that helps us to reflect, review and anticipate. The suggested books in this blog are ones that I have found thought-provoking, inspiring and insightful. They are all, except maybe […]
