Claude Hanan: The value of speed, scaling Superbalist, building Bash, and the omnichannel retail revolution
In this Business Unusual Podcast he joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about his journey, the Takealot days, the move to co-found Bash.com and the importance of speed and young talent in a competitive landscape.
Why new leaders often produce old outcomes
Many leaders know what leadership should look like. Far fewer have developed the self-awareness required to respond consciously and consistently across different situations and contexts.
Are your people leaving? Here’s how to stop the bleed
Retaining talent in an organisation is often framed in terms of incentives, benefits, and strategic perks.
Alan Knott-Craig: Post-Mxit, bouncing back & building a R5 fibre revolution
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast the entrepreneur, author and founder of fibertime joins Ralf Fletcher to chat about everything from the lessons he learned from one year of running Mxit to the reason why he believes luck and networks have contributed to his success.
Think, prepare, respond: how finance leaders can help businesses navigate the Middle East crisis
Today’s business environment is no longer defined by a single shock but by ongoing geo-political events shaping the macro-economic environment.
The power of the ‘Recommendation Moment’
In many customer-facing roles, employees are expected to make helpful recommendations on the spot.
AI empowerment: The future of work in South Africa
In an ever evolving digital economy, evidence is mounting that organisations with strong digital and AI capabilities outperform their peers by a wide margin, not only in productivity but in resilience and long term value creation.
Everboarding: Why South African organisations need a culture of continuous development
Everboarding offers a framework that aligns with these realities by embedding development into the organisation’s everyday life rather than confining it to the first few days of employment.
The Pike Syndrome and what it could mean for your team
True leaders accept this reality and then focus on learning from their errors and growing to become the best versions of themselves.
Beyond the talent pipeline: Creating a path for the next generation of leaders
The conversation around empowering young, diverse leaders can extend beyond corporate rhetoric; it can become more personal.