Given the landscape that we at Sirdar work in, we frequently encounter experienced individuals who hope to influence and share their knowledge at board level.…

In my experience as a chairperson, a competent board secretary is absolutely invaluable, but surprisingly difficult to find – even with support of the myriad…

“Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” This African proverb, cited by Terrance M. Booysen of CGF Research, speaks directly to the…

I want to share a thought that’s been with me for over a decade – a simple idea that has profoundly shaped how I view…

Things have certainly changed over the years, and we continue to see more women stepping into CEO positions which is a real win. However, the…

The most obvious board evaluation pitfall is not getting one done – as is often the case with privately-held and family businesses. For large corporates…

Serving on a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) board whether in Cape Town or Kampala is often a labour of love. But love alone doesn’t build strategy,…

Appointing a board of directors is often a challenging decision for entrepreneurs. It can feel like handing over the keys to something you’ve built from…