Tag Archives: Leadership

How to apply systems thinking to business leadership (Forbes)

Systems thinking is all about looking at interactions between different elements of a system, rather than each element in isolation. This holistic approach can be especially effective when applied to certain areas of business leadership when you’re looking to make organizational improvements. By looking at how the parts of the whole function together, leaders can […]
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Authentic Leadership Is Hard: How To Meet The Challenge (Forbes)

The advice to “be yourself” is often touted as a key to personal and professional satisfaction. However, this seemingly simple guidance can appear complex and fraught with contradictions in the workplace. How does one balance personal authenticity with workplace expectations and the pursuit of professional growth?Click here to read the full article

AI will never replace people” says 84% of senior Executive (HRD)

As AI reshapes the professional landscape, opinions diverge sharply among 800 professionals surveyed nationwide. Like it or not, AI is changing the working landscape, prompting business leaders to re-evaluate future plans when it comes to investing in people and technology.  A nationwide study* with 800 professionals – from entry-level to senior executives – to discover […]
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How Leaders are approaching time off in a remote world (Forbes)

Remote work has redrawn the boundaries between personal and professional life, creating an environment where employees are always just a click away from their work. Employees are physically removed from the office yet find it harder than ever to fully disconnect. The result is a paradox where workers, despite not being physically present in an […]
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NEW GIBS Case study:YES: leading a Youth Employment Service towards increasing impact by Thunusha Pillay and Caren Scheepers.

Case summary Learning outcomes The learning outcomes for this case study are as follows: learning outcome 1: evaluate the environmental context of Youth Employment Service (YES) and ascertain whether YES is a social enterprise. Students will provide an analysis of what is happening around the business, and why addressing youth unemployment is an urgent matter […]
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AI Implementation In Business: Lessons From Diverse Industries (Forbes)

Artificial intelligence has been introduced to companies around the world, with some good results and some waste of resources. At this point we can see trends that will help business leaders implement worthwhile efforts. Best use cases vary from industry to industry, but commonalities abound. Businesses can benefit from looking beyond their own industry or […]
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Gender equality In business requires a robust strategic framework (Forbes)

Breaking through barriers Around ten years ago, I was working in a leadership role, trying to live up to what I thought the company expected of me. I felt the pressure to match the stereotype of a successful female leader. It took a discussion with a friend to remind me that the organisation had hired […]
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14 Ways AI Can Help Business And Industry Boost Sustainability (Moneyweb)

These days, businesses and industries are using artificial intelligence to improve operations across a broad spectrum, from marketing and content generation to talent recruitment and human resources. Unsurprisingly, business leaders are starting to think about ways AI can help them with what is increasingly becoming a critical consideration for organizations of all stripes: reducing their […]
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17 ways leaders can practice mindfulness to keep calm on busy days (Forbes)

Executive leaders juggle numerous responsibilities and high-stakes projects during their busy days. As those demands intensify, it becomes even more important for these leaders to maintain clear and focused minds. Amid a whirlwind of meetings, emails and strategic planning, smart leaders practice mindfulness to enhance not only their personal wellbeing, but also the effectiveness of […]
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New GIBS Case  Study – UK Metropolitan police: reverse mentoring in a small pilot programme aiming to build community trust by Amy Fisher Moore and Rhys Johnstone

Abstract Case overview/synopsis This case is designed to support learning objectives in a Human Relations class of a university management course. The case explores how the UK Metropolitan police, working with the Girls’ Network, piloted a reverse mentoring programme for six months in 2021. Three senior officers were mentored by a trio of teenage girls […]
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