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Insight : Business Leadership in Combating Terrorism |
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Volume:05 / Issue:06 - Published on
June 2011 |
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Global terrorism poses a major threat to businesses the world over. As globalization sweeps the world, it has shrunk the world into a smaller place. Businesses are out of the governmental realm, and have little protection from terrorist activities. Any impact on businesses, affects the society at large, and it is therefore important for them to take an active stance in countering terror activities and advances. |
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Insight : Leadership and Climate Change |
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Volume:05 / Issue:05 - Published on
May 2011 |
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Climate change has become a significant agenda for both the government and the corporate sector in the present decade. Climate affects all of us - and the recent forecasts on the worsening global weather conditions (climate change) and their potential to unleash unprecedented catastrophes is a significant cause for concern. Drastic climate changes can be disastrous for the delicate balance of our planet and impact everything around us - our livelihoods, our businesses and more importantly, our chances to continue existing in this world. |
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Insight : Corporate Leadership in Fighting Corruption |
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Volume:05 / Issue:04 - Published on
April 2011 |
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Effective leadership is fundamental to building an organisation with high standards of integrity and business ethics. With both the government and corporates becoming embroiled in varied controversies and scandals, the importance of guiding businesses with core values of integrity and ethical business practices is highly relevant. In the present context, where the state of businesses have a far reaching impact on the nation’s reputation, business leaders have the responsibility to not just shape their organisations, rather to influence a generation of professionals and society at large. |
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Insight : Practicing Good Corporate Citizenship: A Business Strategy |
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Volume:05 / Issue:03 - Published on
March 2011 |
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Good corporate citizenship is about finding ways for society and business to work together. It is about an integration of ethical, economic, philanthropic, environmental and social values into the everyday running of a business in a seamless way. Corporate citizenship activities take place all over the world but the regions that are mostly focussed upon are Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa. |
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Insight : The Pathway to Visible Leadership: Walk the Talk |
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Volume:05 / Issue:02 - Published on
February 2011 |
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Different people talk about leadership from several different perspectives. Many think leadership is all about being the first, biggest or most powerful individual in a team. Some view leadership as a series of specific traits or characteristics while others see it as a blend of certain skills and knowledge. Very few view leadership as a process that places emphasis on social interaction and relationship wherein individuals are influenced, inspired and guided to achieve their personal or collective desired goals. An apt definition that complements this leadership view is that of Northouse's (2007, p3): ‘Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal’ |
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Insight : Building Competitive Advantage and a Sustainable Business: Measuring and Managing Carbon Footprints |
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Volume:05 / Issue:01 - Published on
January 2011 |
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Commercial enterprises and organisations which proactively asses and quantify the environmental impact of their business operations and resource consumption through the measurement of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implement strategies that reduce these emissions (‘carbon footprints’) will be able to build a competitive advantage, attract investment and build a sustainable business. |
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Insight : Healthcare Work Systems Design |
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Volume:04 / Issue:04 - Published on
May 2008 |
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The labyrinth of hospital work processes form the skeleton of the organization, the structure on which its survival and sustainability hinge. In order to outrace competitors and deliver consistent high quality healthcare, a hospital’s work process design must incorporate quality and flexibility. A liberal dose of information technology would make the operation seamless, helping it win its highest accolade – patient satisfaction. |
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Insight : Healthcare Work Systems Design |
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Volume:04 / Issue:04 - Published on
May 2008 |
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The labyrinth of hospital work processes form the skeleton of the organization, the structure on which its survival and sustainability hinge. In order to outrace competitors and deliver consistent high quality healthcare, a hospital’s work process design must incorporate quality and flexibility. A liberal dose of information technology would make the operation seamless, helping it win its highest accolade – patient satisfaction. |
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Insight : Health Strategy Development |
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Volume:04 / Issue:03 - Published on
May 2008 |
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The concept and perspective of healthcare is changing worldwide – and not all of it is cosmetic. Several factors – economic and social – are at play to bring about intrinsic changes in this industry. In a global context, governments, insurance firms, employers and patients form the broad mix of consumers for this service. |
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Insight : Customer Knowledge in the Education Sector |
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Volume:04 / Issue:02 - Published on
April 2008 |
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Knowledge of customer groups and market segments allows your organization to tailor listening and learning strategies and offerings, to support and tailor your marketing strategies, to develop new business and to ensure organizational sustainability. |
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