by Keith Coats | Mar 4, 2016 | Archive, Leadership
“Write something that connects to FutureFit” was the unambiguous instruction from our eZine Editor and if there is one thing I have learnt in writing it is that you listen to what your editor says. So, there was little room to manoeuvre as I considered exactly what...
by Dean van Leeuwen | Mar 4, 2016 | Archive, Change, Leadership
When Leila Janah was very young she wanted to be an ocean explorer. Her hero was Jacques Cousteau and the exploits of the famed French undersea explorer on board The Calypso captivated her. Fascinated by the ocean and the creatures who lived in it she decided to...
by Dean van Leeuwen | Mar 3, 2016 | Archive, Change, Future Trends, Leadership
Today’s competitive rules are different from previous periods. Strategies that focus on reducing costs and building efficiencies will be less effective than those which are based on offering products and services in more innovative ways. Established companies...
by Keith Coats | Mar 2, 2016 | Archive, Leadership, Organisational Development
What CEO wouldn’t wish for a ‘resilient company’? In the prevailing economic conditions, resilience might just be the most important of characteristics for any corporation or organisation. If resilience isn’t part of one’s DNA then chances of surviving the future must...
by Keith Coats | Feb 24, 2016 | Archive, Diversity, Leadership
This is a man who has had an unparalleled sporting career, is revered in his country of birth, has given generously to friends and causes alike, has consistently been well-mannered, humble and a role model. Yet all of this is swept away by five careless words from...
by Jude Foulston | Feb 22, 2016 | Archive, Leadership, Organisational Development
[Transcript] One of the biggest things that often hold companies back from embracing new technology, social media and developing apps is that the senior leaders are not very confident on these platforms. At one level that is understandable, but maybe the senior...
