The Communication Revolution
In the 21st century I think we are all acutely aware of the significance of communication. It is all around us, in so many forms: face to face (both verbal and non-verbal or our body language), written, in various forms in the media; and digital, just to name a few....
Why social media and radio are best friends
Birds of a feather flock together. The old saying rings very true when it comes to media channels that drive social interaction instead of one way broadcasting. Media channels that have a ‘live’ mechanism to them are inherently channels that can entice and engage its fans/viewers/listeners in a very personal and social manner. I would […]
Why social media and radio are best friends original posted on Keynote Speaker Mike Saunders Blog
The CEO’s guide to strategy
What is "strategy"? This is a question that numerous executives, academics and scholars have asked. Countless books, papers and dissertations have been written about the subject. S+B Magazine recently wrote a short article on the subject titled Strategy: An...
Barefoot Leadership: The neglected activity of leaders
Play is important. For any child, play is serious stuff and central to their daily activities. We have lots of expressions that would underscore the importance of play (all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy is one I recall). But as adults we don’t really...
How to attract Gen Y into engineering – a case study from MOL
I am sitting in a presentation by Gabor Varjasi, Head of Competency Development and Strategic HR at MOL Group. This is at Stamford Global's Talent for Tomorrow conference in Vienna. MOL have a similar problem to many companies around the world who need to attract...
Strategic Insights on the Future of Cities
The global economy is set to quadruple over the next 30 years as the impact of burgeoning cities is felt on the global economy. Most of this growth will come from cities in the BRICS nations. Are you ready for the next economic boom? Here are some headline facts: The...
When advertising gets personal (and conversational and fun)… it can be brilliant
Updated on 25 April 2012. South Africa has a long history of clever TV advertising, with some outstanding brands and campaigns. Probably the stand out brand, though, is Nando's, the chicken restaurant, who have a reputation for pushing the boundaries (sometimes too...
When advertising gets personal (and conversational and fun)… it can be brilliant
Updated on 25 April 2012. South Africa has a long history of clever TV advertising, with some outstanding brands and campaigns. Probably the stand out brand, though, is Nando's, the chicken restaurant, who have a reputation for pushing the boundaries (sometimes too...
Write drunk, edit sober. Good advice for leaders?
"Write drunk, edit sober" is something Ernest Hemingway allegedly once said. I think it is good advice, except maybe for alcoholics! The kind of writing that tends to inspire me is writing that has passion, flow and somehow captures grand ideas in a way that imprints...
Barefoot Leadership: The neglected activity of leaders
Play is important. For any child, play is serious stuff and central to their daily activities. We have lots of expressions that would underscore the importance of play (all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy is one I recall). But as adults we don’t really...
BRICS: The Building Blocks for the Future – and five things smart leaders understand!
It was Jim O’Neill, Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, who some 10 years ago, coined the acronym, ‘BRIC’ – a grouping of emerging economies namely, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Then, in a more recent move in 2012, South Africa was officially added to the...
What’s the cost of a Glass Slipper?
The subject of women at work is fascinating and can be explored endlessly, because it is so nuanced and complicated and of course can be overlayed with culture, socio-economics, geographic location, generation, religion, education levels; and different eras in history...
What's the cost of a Glass Slipper?
The subject of women at work is fascinating and can be explored endlessly, because it is so nuanced and complicated and of course can be overlayed with culture, socio-economics, geographic location, generation, religion, education levels; and different eras in history...
Innovation and Technology in Banking
TomorrowToday's Strategic Insights team is working on a new study of how banks are currently using "ebanking", digital banking and social media. We've already found some great examples of how the world of banking and money is innovating - from mobile money in...
The Changing Face of Business
I recently had the good fortune of being invited to the city of Durban, in KwaZulu Natal, to tour around what is probably one of  the biggest and most well organized informal markets in the world. Warwick Junction lies in the heart of Durban’s inner city; and is a...
BRICS: The Building Blocks for Future – and five things smart leaders understand!
It was Jim O’Neill, Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, who some 10 years ago, coined the acronym, ‘BRIC’ – a grouping of emerging economies namely, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Then, in a more recent move, South Africa was added to the club and so...
Light-hearted Leadership Lessons from Wembley & the Red Men
It started as an overheard conversation in Delhi, India and ended up as an unforgettable day in London, England. Specifically, Wembley stadium. The over-heard conversation was between delegates on a leadership programme in which I was involved. They were chatting...
Leading Diversity: The Zoo versus The Wild
I was recently asked to write an article for the Switch and Shift leadership blog. I picked up a theme that has been a significant one for our team for many years. It is one that our new business partner, Prof. Nick Barker has most of his professional career working...
Leading Diversity: The Zoo versus The Wild
I was recently asked to write an article for the Switch and Shift leadership blog. I picked up a theme that has been a significant one for our team for many years. It is one that our new business partner, Prof. Nick Barker has most of his professional career working...
When I Grow Up I Want To Be Miss Universe
I am not sure if that is what Jenna Talackova thought when she was growing up as a boy names Walter in Vancouver, Canada, but that is what she has been fighting for a chance to be - Miss Universe in the 2012 contest to be held in Canada. The Miss Universe pageant,...