Category: Guide Great Boards

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…

Wow, what a year 2024 has been! In 2024, elections have taken place in over 60 countries, involving approximately 2 billion voters, which represents approximately a quarter…

As we transition into 2025, it’s essential to pause and reflect on the experiences that have shaped us during 2024. This year, my journey has…

A recent set of road trips afforded me an opportunity to catch up on one of my favourite podcasts, Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell. In…

As family businesses continue to play a crucial role in the global economy, the challenge of ensuring sustainability through generational transitions looms large. It is…

Rather than go through the usual “5 reasons why businesses fail” formula, which are typically related to the businesses plan and operational aspects, I’d like…

The global lockdown changed the way that we think about travel and led to improved internet connectivity. Traditional board meetings, sub-committee sessions, and strategic planning…