Category Archives: Articles on campus

Maybe we should select leaders based on their character (Forbes)

When we hire leaders for our organizations and communities, shouldn’t we pick them based on not only their expertise and ability to do the job, but also their character? Over two decades ago, prominent leadership researchers Kouzes and Posner published a book called Credibility. In their research, they noted that across the globe credibility was the […]
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A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders(HBR)

Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care, several important mindset shifts are necessary to ensure leaders set themselves up for success. This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, […]
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Want to be a standout leader? sharpen your coaching skills(Forbes)

There’s no doubt that a good leader must have a coaching mindset, looking for opportunities to help others catch the vision of their potential for continuous improvement. Tiffany Gaskell certainly embraces that view. With Sir John Whitmore, she’s coauthor of Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. This sixth edition of the international […]
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Global economy is stabilising but weakness remains, say WEF chief economists(IOL)

According to the latest Chief Economists Outlook published yesterday, WEF said easing inflation and strong global commerce were fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies. Click here to read the full- text article

Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AIBusiness)

Public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving and many use cases demonstrate the positive benefits that it can bring to society across the globe. Technology is always moving forward as we harness its power to solve problems. However, AI stands apart as a once-in-a-generation shift in the technological landscape. Its immense power not only […]
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Will AI solve the world’s inequality problem – or make it worse? (Forbes)

We are standing on the cusp of a new technological revolution. AI is increasingly permeating every aspect of our lives, with intelligent machines transforming the way we live and work. The potential ramifications are huge – will it lead to widespread human redundancy and a dystopian future as people’s jobs are taken over by AI […]
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Energy transformation, ESG-focused solutions showcased at Electra Mining Africa (AM)

ABB, a technology leader driving digital transformation in industry, with a history of innovation spanning over 130 years, had a major presence at Electra Mining Africa 2024, last week. With both an indoor and outdoor stand, the company showcased products and solutions for diverse sectors. These range from mining to electrical, automation, manufacturing, power generation […]
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How to inoculate the world against a payment fraud pandemic (F.T.)

Across the world, billions of dollars are now lost to online payment fraud every year, much of it perpetrated by international organised crime, according to experts, and most of it initiated by WhatsApps, Facebook ads, texts and other digital triggers. A global hotspot is the UK, where new rules from the Payment Systems Regulator come […]
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How the top 10 emerging technologies of 2024 will impact the world (WEF)

In a fast-changing world of transient ideas, which emerging technologies should be on the agenda of decision-makers, entrepreneurs and citizens in the years to come? The World Economic Forum’s latest Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 report – launched today and produced in collaboration with Frontiers – unveils a future teeming with possibilities. A wider lens was employed […]
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How Retailers should navigate new models, channels and shoppers (Forbes)

Retail is being reinvented. New business models, channel expansion and shopper expectations continue to change the landscape. These three areas redefine industry rules and relationships—transforming the path to purchase in the process. Euromonitor International explores the ways that retail is being reinvented in a new report published in partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF). New Business […]
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