LEADERSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACHIEVING GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OUTCOMES (2018-01-23)
With the media spotlight on the dismal state of governance in some of South Africa’s public and private organisations, as well as many of its
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NEW APPOINTMENT: CGF STRENGTHENS ITS HUMAN CAPITAL PORTFOLIO TO BOLSTER ITS GOVERNANCE SERVICES (2018-01-22)
CGF is delighted to welcome a renowned South African Human Capital specialist, Hannes Janse van Rensburg as the newest member of its team of Lead
HONORARY PATRONSHIP - MONICA SINGER'S TECHNOLOGICAL SAVVY WEIGHS IN ON GOOD GOVERNANCE (2017-11-06)
CGF is exceptionally proud and pleased to announce that Monica Singer (CA (SA)) has agreed to join the prestigious ranks of CGF’s Honorary Patrons. Monica
HONORARY PATRONSHIP: MONICA SINGER’S TECHNOLOGICAL SAVVY WEIGHS IN ON GOOD GOVERNANCE (2017-11-06)
CGF is exceptionally proud and pleased to announce that Monica Singer (CA (SA)) has agreed to join the prestigious ranks of CGF’s Honorary Patrons. Monica
MONICA SINGER APPOINTED AS HONORARY PATRON OF CGF RESEARCH (2017-10-31)
Blockchain Business Ambassador accepts 2-year role. Current Blockchain Creator of Opportunities at ConsenSys Monica Singer has accepted an appointment as Honorary Patron of CGF Research
IGNORE STAKEHOLDERS AT YOUR PERIL (2017-10-05)
Recent local and international headlines have been explosive in their exposure of the involvement of large organisations in the perpetuation of political instability and increased
WHY NON-EXECUTIVES SHOULDN’T DO IT FOR THE FEES ALONE (2017-09-15)
While the board attendance fees paid to Non-Executive Directors (‘NEDs’) may be a strong incentive for certain individuals to avail themselves for these boardroom positions,
D&O LIABILITY INSURANCE: AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF AN ORGANISATION’S RISK-MITIGATION TOOLBOX (2017-08-16)
Directors and officers of all organisations are facing an increased risk of personal exposure. Their roles and responsibilities have become progressively more onerous in recent
LET’S MAKE THE GRASS GREENER ON OUR SIDE! (2017-08-02)
This month, with the support of Wot-If? Trust who provided CGF decorative teddy-bear cushions for children’s beds, I set out to visit Philile Diepsloot, an
A THRIVING ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE DRIVES EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT (2017-07-17)
Culture shapes the wellness of individuals, businesses, communities and nations. Although it is not static and can change, it generally manifests itself in the behaviour
NEW APPOINTMENT: LISA WILLEMSE READY TO TACKLE CIPC SERVICES (2017-07-13)
We are pleased to welcome Lisa Willemse as the newest member to join CGF’s team of Lead Independent Consultants. Lisa has acquired a wealth of
IMPORTANT STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR RECESSIONARY TIMES (2017-07-11)
Instead of only focusing on what costs can be reduced, important strategic questions should be asked when organisations don’t perform financially. These include: What business
POLYGRAPH TESTING: IS IT A LEGITIMATE MEANS TO CURTAIL CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE WORKPLACE? (2017-07-07)
As part of organisations risk-management strategies, organisations are continuously considering ways to prevent and address economic crimes perpetuated in the workplace, and -- if used
SOUTH AFRICA’S RECESSION HITS IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN EVEN HARDER (2017-06-08)
The Philile Foundation (‘the Foundation’) has an amazing vision for their organisation and the children under their care. Their vision is a South Africa where
THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT IS AMENDED: IT NOW NEEDS IMPLEMENTATION (2017-06-05)
With South Africa already on precarious ground as a result of its alleged ‘state capture’; not least also the effects of South Africa being downgraded
NEW PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS LIKELY TO BE CHALLENGED (2017-05-15)
In his State of the Nation Address in 2017, President Jacob Zuma noted the intention of the South African government to influence the behaviour of
HONORARY PATRONSHIP: PROFESSOR MICHAEL KATZ ADDS WORLDCLASS LEADERSHIP TO CGF (2017-05-10)
It is reported that Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) -- being one of the people who drafted the Declaration of Independence, including the Constitution of the United
ENNERDALE CAPTURES THE HEART OF BRITONS (2017-05-05)
As a part of CGF Research Institute’s regular search to showcase registered small non-profit organisations (NPOs) who are involved in the care-giving of less privileged
A DOCTOR’S SELFLESS ACT AND LEGACY FOR LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN (2017-04-18)
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘CGF’) strives to regularly showcase registered small non-profit organisations (NPOs) who are involved in the care-giving of less privileged children
RIFLE-SHOT PERFORMANCE HOLDINGS: SIX SOLID YEARS OF PATRONSHIP WITH CGF (2017-04-18)
As its longest serving Corporate Patron, Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (Pty) Ltd (‘Rifle-Shot’) has supported CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘CGF’) since 2011. The business relationship
WORKPLACE STRESS: A REAL ORGANISATIONAL RISK (2017-04-12)
It is imperative that the impact of work-related stress and the negative impact of distress be incorporated into the organisation’s enterprise-wide risk management framework. A
CGF SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTED WITH NEW PARTNER (2017-03-20)
CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘the Company’ or ‘CGF’) is pleased to announce that Palmer Business Concepts (Pty) Ltd (‘PBC’) has bought forty percent (40%)
DO YOU REALLY NEED A CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK®? (2017-02-28)
For organisations to succeed in these turbulent times, it is imperative that risk and opportunity management be inculcated into the culture of the organisation and
BOARD INDUCTION: A CRITICAL COMPONENT FOR BOARD UNDERSTANDING AND PERFORMANCE (2017-02-15)
Given the wide reaching implications and personal liability which is attached to directors in most juristic entities -- be these of a local or international
HOLDING DIRECTORS PERSONALLY LIABLE: WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE? (2017-02-09)
Where the old South African Companies Act of 1973 did not specifically spell out directors’ functions and duties in detail, the new Companies Act of
ARE YOU READY FOR REGULATORY ONSLAUGHT AND INTERVENTIONS? (2017-02-02)
Increasingly, large and small organisations are under mounting pressure to manage regulatory compliance and their associated risks more effectively.
INTOLERANT AND UNSOCIABLE BEHAVIOUR TO BECOME LEGISLATED (2017-01-18)
South Africa’s first black President, the late Nelson Mandela famously said, “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin,
HIGH PERFORMING BOARDS (2017-01-18)
Board performance, or the lack thereof, has recently been quite prominent in the South African landscape.
ANTI-HATE SPEECH BILL INTRODUCES NEW BUSINESS RISKS (2016-11-07)
Saying or doing something racist, or performing various deeds which falls within a long list of things the Bill deems to be hate speech --
RESILIENCE: A POSITIVE DEVIATION AMID DIFFICULTY (2016-11-07)
Positive leadership -- in parallel to the extent to which the culture, policies, and practices of the organisation promote employee resilience -- contributes favourably towards