Category: Guide Great Boards

“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…

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…