How to set goals for your personal development
Becoming a better person through self-development is an admirable goal well worth pursuing. More than that, it’s a goal that will do you – and the people in your life – a world of good…
Women’s leadership: Advice from 5 inspiring women leaders
Harper Lee once said, “Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” However, here’s the thing about advice – everybody has an opinion. So, how do you know…
The future workplace wants ‘soft’ skills
Five years from now, over one-third of skills (35%) that are considered important in today’s workforce will have changed, according to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs report. Problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, coordinating with others, emotional intelligence and people management are predicted to be the six most in demand skills in 2020, […]
Building the five C’s of the future workplace
The workplace as we know it is rapidly transforming. From accounting to law, once sought after job titles are under threat from artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, those skills considered ‘soft’ are set to become the drivers of business growth. Creativity Robots outperform humans when it comes to routine and repetitive tasks. But […]
Changing roles of women in business
Women in business are shaping the future Among the world’s largest 500 companies, only 10.9 % of senior executives are women, according to Weber Schandwick’s Gender Forward Pioneer Index. The report also revealed that 37% of these companies have a male-only leadership team. In Africa, only 5% of CEOs and 29% of senior managers are women, […]
The importance of networking in the classroom
Why it still pays to enter the classroom “The richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work.” Robert Kiyosaki We’ve all been there – sipping a drink at a networking event, trying not to make eye-contact when a vaguely familiar face lights up with recognition. The person approaches; […]
Education in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Are you ready for a career you’ve never even dreamed of? Children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don’t exist yet. And the likelihood is, so will you. In fact, according to the Dell Technologies’ Realize 2030 Report, 85% of jobs in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. That’s just over 10 years away, […]
How vital are Leadership skills in the Workplace?
Investing in leadership skills training is essential for business growth. Managerial skills enable employees to take on leadership roles in the workplace and gives them an opportunity to manage exciting projects. The qualities of a good leader are demonstrated through their efficiency in supervising assignments and ability to work with their team to achieve positive […]
