TRUST IS TANKING (2025-02-10)
“Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused it can be deadly.” – Frank Sonnenberg, author of Follow Your
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DIGITISING GOVERNANCE: HOW PROFESSIONAL BODIES, TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP CAN DRIVE SOUTH AFRICA’S RECOVERY (2025-02-04)
In the face of escalating governance challenges in South Africa’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) which include Eskom, Denel, Transnet, PRASA and SABC to mention a few,
THE LURE OF SHORT-TERMISM (2025-01-30)
In the face of mounting pressures — whether economic, political, or social — organisations often find themselves tempted by the allure of short-term gains. These
ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN AN ORGANISATION FAILS TO COMPETE? (2025-01-21)
Good governance is critical for an organisation’s ability to thrive in a competitive environment. It ensures that the organisation operates with transparency, efficiency and ethical
CALL TO ACTION: DIGITISE THE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK ACROSS ALL STATE ORGANISATIONS (2024-11-19)
South Africa’s state organisation’s require a modern overhaul that embraces digital solutions to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency. Digitising the governance frameworks in each State-Owned
NO THANKS, NOT FOR US! (2024-10-29)
Despite the public outcries about corruption and the demand for increased accountability, in practice, the gravitas of good corporate governance continues to be trivialised. Corporate
THE LINK BETWEEN YOUR GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIC DEXTERITY (2024-05-07)
Too many board members only view their organisation’s governance framework as a means to assess compliance. The opportunity to leverage the outcomes of governance assessments
EVOLVING BOARDS: THRIVING IN THE MIDST OF DISRUPTION (2024-04-15)
There is a Chinese proverb which states: “The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to a pitcher”. To ensure that organisations continue
A DIGITISED GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK SUPPORTS A DECENTRALISED AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION (DAO) (2024-04-10)
Traditional governance reporting – With the age of digitalisation firmly entrenched — and a global economy on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution —
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK® – AN ALTERNATIVE TO WHISTLEBLOWING (2023-07-21)
Whistleblowing can be a courageous act, but it is not always the best option for everyone due to potential risks and consequences. It is also
MEASURING THE ORGANISATION’S GOVERNANCE EFFORTS (2022-04-21)
For many years corporate governance has been a sensitive topic for many boardrooms. In reality, despite the writing of the various codes of corporate governance,
THE PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS – ARE THEY THE SAME? (2021-08-02)
When does any member of the public become a stakeholder of an organisation? How would an organisation know when such a public member — or
The Death of Communication Strategies (2021-04-15)
Many communication specialists share the frustration of being the writers and owners of impressive communication strategies that were never, or at best, only partially implemented.
INTERNAL AUDITORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNANCE OF AN ORGANISATION (2020-08-12)
People who occupy positions of authority include not only executive and non-executive directors of the board, but also managers who have the means of influencing
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
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