Category Archives: Articles on campus

Coronavirus: 15 emerging themes for boards and executive teams (McKinsey & Company)

The 15 themes that offer guidance to boards and executive teams in an effort to manage through crisis and resume work now that companies are planning to return to full activity. Boards must strike the right balance between hope for the future and the realism that organizations need to hear. There are many prognostications on what comes after COVID-19. Many will be helpful. […]
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How to hold remote workers accountable without micromanaging (Inc)

By Wade Foster In March, a viral leaked email from a Wall Street Journal manager instructed newly remote workers to keep managers informed if they’re “taking a break, conducting an interview, in a meeting, or will otherwise be unavailable for a while.” This is how you ruin remote work. Managers might as well ask to be informed every time an […]
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COVID-19’s impact on the global telecommunications industry (IFC)

The COVID-19 pandemic—perhaps more than any other event in human history— has demonstrated the critical importance that telecommunications infrastructure plays in keeping businesses, governments, and societies connected and running. Because of the economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic, people across the globe rely on technology for information, for social distancing, and working from […]
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Six leadership skills fundametals from Michael Jordan (Inc)

By Bernard Coleman Here are six lessons from Jordan that are emblematic of what leaders need to do to win: Adjust to adversity Jordan as a competitor was known for his tireless work ethic and willingness to make adjustments to triumph over opponents. As a leader, you have to make adjustments and learn how to overcome a setback. It’s important to understand […]
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How to maintain and restore trust with your teammates (Inc)

By Tanya Prive  If you are like most people, you think of trust as this fuzzy, feel-good thing. “I like somebody, therefore, I trust them,” is how Joel Peterson, author of The Ten Laws of Trust, puts it. In reality, trust is the operating system upon which relationships function. In the absence of trust, there is no workability.  Think about a relationship in […]
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How to apply emotional intelligence to your leadership (Inc)

By Maya Hu-Chan   When it comes to building strong, lasting relationships with clients and team members, it’s time to start thinking like CEOs but under a different definition: Chief Emotional Officers.   We business leaders are often trained to focus on data, numbers, and “hard skills.” As leaders, we must equally engage our other skill sets, to focus […]
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How to work through fear as an enterpreneur (Inc) 

By Young Enterpreneur Council Every company and entrepreneur faces obstacles on their way to success. No matter how much effort is put into risk assessment and management, the reality is that the unexpected occurs — whether it’s a disaster or some other problem that takes time to overcome. As an entrepreneur, I’ve seen these situations happen.   What happens as a […]
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Why companies need creative leaders in the future of work (Forbes)

By Jason Wingard In 2019, LinkeldIn named it “the most important skill in the world.” The World Economic Forum (WEF) placed it third on a list of the “10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Surprisingly, it is not data science or artificial intelligence, but something much softer: creativity. In her book,   The Creativity Leap, Natalie Nixon […]
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Investing in South Africa roadmap 2020 (Deloitte)

The Investor Roadmap provides both foreign and domestic investors with a broad overview of the social, regulatory and economic environment in which they can expect to operate, highlighting the key features and investment incentives that we believe make doing business in South Africa an attractive proposition.  Download report here..

Where to invest in Africa -2020 (RMB)

Where to Invest in Africa, analyzes  54 African economies according to their investment attractiveness.The latest publication returns to where it all began — focusing on the traditional and alternative sectors driving African countries to reach ever-higher levels of economic growth.   Download article here..