Decision Velocity as a Boardroom Capability: Why speed is a governance skill
“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity.”Marcus Tullius Cicero Many boards believe that their role is to…
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Succession Planning must start Earlier than you Think
In the high-stakes environment of modern governance, a board vacancy should never be a surprise. Yet, many organisations treat succession planning as a reactive task,…
What CEOs need from their Boards in the Year Ahead
The relationship between a chief executive and a board is one of the defining forces in organisational performance. It is also one of the least…
Chairing with Courage in Uncertain Times
Being the chairperson of any organisation is a heavy responsibility because you are the leader of leaders – the leader of the board of directors;…
Beyond Seat-Filling: Why Strategic Board Appointments are the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
A vacancy is frequently viewed in many boardrooms throughout the continent as a missing piece of a puzzle: Find a shape that fits, and the…
Why South Africa’s Exit from the FATF matters for CEOs, Founders and Directors
South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is a strategic inflection point for every CEO, founder, and board director who…
What 2025 taught us about Board Capability Gaps
2025 has been a wake-up call for boards everywhere. As organisations negotiate rapid digital change, geopolitical unpredictability, increasing stakeholder scrutiny, as well as growing Environmental,…
Seven Board Assets that will maximise Value in 2026
As another year draws to a close, there is a familiar temptation for boards to reach for clean slates and bold resets. Strategy days are…
Refreshing the Board: When, Why, and How to Bring in Independent Voices
Boards don’t stay effective by accident. Over time, the same voices, the same perspectives, and the same patterns can quietly take a hold on even…
Wake up, boardroom: Tenderpreneurship can eat your business alive
Tenderpreneurship is a cancer in South African business. The practice involves using insider knowledge and undue influence, in various forms, to secure a contract where…
