Tag Archives: Leadership

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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Sky’s the limit for Africa’s female entrepreneurs (AB)

Women entrepreneurs dominate Africa’s SME sector, despite a gender pay gap and the lack of access to finance that women face. However, ongoing initiatives are changing the scenario and empowering women to even greater heights. Wide-reaching economic research conclusively reveals the high return on investing in opportunities for women in Africa.  The UN for example […]
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New GIBS article: Future-fit leadership By Abdullah Verachia

When the entire planet comes to a standstill because of a virus, and a war on the other side of the globe deepens the economic slump in Africa, leaders must adjust rapidly. What used to work previously is no longer fit for purpose. Companies need ‘future-fit’ leaders to help unlock new value and future-proof their […]
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New GIBS article: The influence of self-awareness on effective leadership outcomes in South Africa By Sharon Fonseca, Hugh Myres and Karl Hofmeyr

Abstract Purpose: Leadership research demands an understanding of what constitutes effective leadership. Self-awareness is described as critical for effective leadership, yet there is little research dealing with the link between a lack of self-awareness in leaders and destructive leadership. The prevalence of destructive leadership is surprisingly common and bears a high cost to organisations in […]
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The biggest threats to business in South Africa right now(BT)

Top CEOs say supply chain constraints, emerging technologies and regulatory risks pose the greatest threats to organisational growth in South Africa. This is according to new data from the African division of financial services firm KPMG and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA). The CEO Outlook Report for South Africa surveyed 50 top CEOs from various […]
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New GIBS article: Dramatic social change(COVID-19) moderating complexity leadership and organisational adaptability in Zimbabwean SMEs by Tongesai Chingwena and Caren Scheepers

Major social changes, such as those induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, intensify the needfor organisations in Africa to accelerate adaptation. Leadership plays an important role in theirorganisations’ adaptation. This study focuses on how leaders can build adaptive organisations throughappropriate complexity leadership practices by establishing which of these most predict organisationaladaptation. The study aims to contribute […]
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Some good news for businesses in South Africa (BT)

New data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the total number of liquidations in April decreased by 12.7% compared to a year ago. Voluntary liquidations decreased by 29 cases, while compulsory liquidations increased by nine cases, it said. Liquidation refers to the winding-up of the affairs of a company or close corporation when […]
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The battle of African female startups: For every $1 invested in women, $25 goes to men (News24)

Africa’s female entrepreneurs, like their US and European counterparts, are underrepresented when it comes to raising funds. Their startup journeys are also often a lot more arduous, say investors like Polo Leteka, co-founder of Alitheia IDF, the continent’s largest gender-led fund. The issues are “probably more pronounced here because we have more underlying problems”, said Leteka, pointing to her own experience with tapping […]
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New GIBS research article: The influence of female agentic and communal leadership on work engagement: vigour, dedication and absorption. by Robyn Dunlop & Caren Scheepers

The purpose of this study is investigating the influence of leadership on work engagement.The definition of leadership is primarily couched in culturally masculine terms and known as anagentic leadership style that disfavours women, who are often perceived as being communal leaderswho are compassionate and humble. The research gap addressed is whether communal and agenticleadership styles […]
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