Directors, Pay Attention: Direct Well, or Else!
A recent finding against a group of directors in a South African legal firm is a very good reminder of the scope and extent of…
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Ever had the nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong, that you don’t deserve that executive role or the board position?…
Social and Ethics Committee: Lessons from South Africa
Author: Tendai Mrerwa Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations form part of the key factors that holding companies, investors and government entities consider when deciding…
How a Company Secretary can add Value in the Boardroom
The role of a company secretary has evolved from that of being merely an administrative role to ensuring increased focus on good corporate governance practices…
Lessons from Climbing a Mountain: Reflections on Leading a Successful Company
Climbing a mountain is a daunting task that requires extensive planning, preparation, and a clear understanding of one’s capabilities and limitations. The journey towards the…
Three Leadership Lessons from a Now-Famous Sherpa
If you have not heard about the heroics of Gelje Sherpa yet, here is a summary: He was ascending “the death zone” on Everest along…
Determining Director Fees
Non-executive director fees are the fees paid to persons who serve on a company’s board of directors in a non-executive position, and are usually paid…
Board (and Boardroom) Voting: The Last Resort
While board voting can serve as a mechanism to resolve conflicts and make decisions, it should be approached cautiously – and used only where absolutely…
The Link between Making Lifestyle Changes and Creating Effective Boards
While comparing ineffective boards with those battling to make lifestyle changes might seem like a strange concept, hear me out. Achieving success requires that both…
Getting Real Value from Alternate Directors
It is common in larger and listed companies to have alternate directors. The main director (for purposes of this article, we will use the example…
