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 […]

The Link between Doctors’ Rooms and Boardrooms

When we don’t feel well, we go to see a doctor so that he or she can assess our symptoms, make a diagnosis and provide treatment so that we can get better as soon as possible. We choose the most suitable doctor based on our symptoms – we do not go to a dentist if […]

The Changing Role of the CoSec – Navigating through Uncertain Times

We don’t need to tell you that change is inevitable – it is around us everywhere every day. Another fact is that change happens faster and faster all the time. What does this require of us? Anthony D’Angelo believes that it requires us to “Become a student of change. It is the only thing that […]

Mobilising Your Organisational Culture

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.

People Considerations when Creating a Board

If the person you are looking to appoint has these characteristics, you are already halfway to building a high-performance board.

4IR: The Board’s Perspective

The board’s role in governing technology use – now known as ICT (Information and Communications Technology) – is increasing and accelerating, especially so given the COVID-19 pandemic. In a nutshell, ICT governance requires ensuring alignment of technology with the company’s strategy, overseeing technology implementation, and assessing the impact of the technology on the business as […]