Category: Guide Great Boards

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…

In many African cultures, when a problem arises in a village, the elders gather under the baobab tree, where wisdom is shared, perspectives are considered,…

Entrepreneurship: A venture akin to a high-stakes expedition into uncharted territory where every decision made carries profound consequences. The journey is one fraught with challenges…

While many boards focus almost exclusively on the financial reports, I would argue that the most important report in the board pack is the CEO…

The boardroom is often seen as a bastion of power, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making. The business leaders who occupy these seats wield influence over an…

If I said “Governance and board oversight failure” – you’d most likely say “Steinhoff, VBS Mutual Bank, the Nigerian oil and gas sector, Volkswagen” (to…

Being an entrepreneur is exhilarating.  It allows you the freedom to bring your idea to life. You can keep your own office hours. You can…

Mentoring entrepreneurs is such a privilege and an honour. Most of my mentees have achieved way more financial success than I have in the businesses…

As a director, the challenges are relentless. Decisions are complex, responsibilities are immense, and the stakes are high. But imagine knowing that someone has your…