Basic leadership skills are vastly underestimated in the workplace. “Many CEOs and company owners don’t realise that their managers may be the most important cog in the machinery of success,” says Jenny Carter, convenor of the New Manager short course at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB). A Gallup poll surveying over one million Americans found that the biggest reason why people leave their jobs is due to a bad boss or direct supervisor. “People leave managers, not companies…In the end, turnover is mostly a manager issue,” Gallup stated. It also revealed that poorly managed... Continue Reading
Four of South Africa’s top Business schools have been listed in the prestigious 2014 Financial Times global ranking for Executive Education Customised Programmes, released this week. The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), the Gordon Institute of Business Science, Stellenbosch Business School and Wits Business School have each secured a spot in this annual ranking, which tracks the top business schools in this category and presents a global benchmark for providers of executive education. The customised ranking is calculated using data from two sets of online surveys – one for schools another for clients. Business schools... Continue Reading
A spotlight will shine on the rising stars of Ugandan technology and education scene this year, as Kampala plays host to the eLearning Africa 2014 Conference later this month. A key focus will also be on those in the nation who don’t yet have the access and education allowing them to reach their potential. It is clear to Africa and the world that Uganda needs to generate more employment for its young people, 78% of whom are under the age of 30. In theory it is a desirable situation: a large youth population that is buzzing with energy and new ideas –... Continue Reading
23 April 2014; The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have officially confirmed their support for the upcoming Offshore West Africa 2015 Conference & Exhibition by agreeing to have the event held Under the Auspices of their organization upon its return to Nigeria once again. The 19th Annual Offshore West Africa will take place at The Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria on 20-22 January 2015. Offshore West Africa will continue to be the premier conference and exhibition for the offshore oil and gas exploration & production industry within West Africa. PennWell Corporation is pleased to once again... Continue Reading
An 89% majority vote at an extra-ordinary general meeting (EGM) in Pretoria on Saturday, April 12, resulted in the adoption of the revised Memorandum of Incorporation and company rules of the SA Medical Association (SAMA). Achieving this unequivocal support from members has, to all intents and purposes, nullified recent attempts by alleged representatives of the so-called “Partner Organisations” – a minority remnant of SAMA’s early post-apartheid beginnings – to lay claim to equal representation in all leadership structures of SAMA. An all-time attendance record in terms of both proxies and attendees was reached at the EGM – a milestone that... Continue Reading
