Articles This is how the true value of a company will be measured in the future There is a list of companies in South Africa that I will never consider doing any work for.
Articles The world's most valuable retail brands 2020 If I'm honest - going through this report that lists the world's most valuable retail brands leaves me cold.
Articles This is the golden opportunity that you have been waiting for This pandemic then is the perfect opportunity to stop - step back for a second - and purposefully adjust your point of view on your life.
Podcasts What does the future of retail in South Africa look like? The retail industry in South Africa has gone through some radical changes in the past two decades and now faces an uncertain future.
Articles Cape Town drought documentary wins top award Scenes from a dry city - a documentary about the Cape Town drought has won the top prize for online film at the 2020 World Press Photo Contest.
Articles It's time to Save Your Local Save Your Local is a curated online marketplace which connects local businesses to local customers.
Articles Stella Artois is helping South African hospitality survive with #SaveYourSpot Stella Artois South Africa have initiated a campaign where you can help save your local bar / restaurant through the purchasing of a voucher which is redeemable after the lockdown ends.
Articles What is the 'localisation' of the South African economy all about? The government will be focussing its efforts on bringing in policies that encourages and promotes the 'localisation' of supply chains.
Podcasts Why proper scenario planning is so important right now The sheer number of shifting influencing factors of change all interconnecting in a complex web of causality is making planning for the future of any organisation almost impossible at the moment.
Tools Book a remote scenario planning workshop When navigating a company, or team, through times like these, a very useful tool to generate a better understanding of the future is scenario planning.
Case studies South African innovation, BUSQR, is the world’s first live donations platform Audiences may have moved online, but the ability to pay for live performances hasn't.
Articles Do weird kids grow up to be better innovators? In an insightful article in The Atlantic, author Olga Khazan goes into facinating detail as to how strange children often grow up to be very gifted leaders of innovation.
Articles South African surf brand, Mami Wata, donates 100% of their online profits to help others Times are tough and we want to lend a hand or, since hands are off limits, an elbow, to our fellow African surfpreneurs through The Elbow Project.
Tools Is it even worth planning anything at the moment? Creatively brainstorming options and carefully considering the long-term effects of actions creates mental agility and cognitive dexterity.
Articles What business are you in? Does your business still have as much relevance as it did a month ago?
Articles Coachella - The building of a remarkable festival brand If you want to spot early signals of change in the cultures of societies, following the arts is a recommended pursuit.
Tools Why your business should be doing scenario planning right now Being future-fit has now become about being prepared for multiples paths into the future.
Tools 6 clever restaurant innovations in response to the pandemic All businesses, but especially those whose business model is premised on people needing to be physically present in order to engage with them commercially; need to be doing everything they can to survive at this time.
Tools What's the value of mindfulness as a strategic planning tool? Evidence suggests that silence and quiet reflection are indeed hugely overlooked as tools for better and clearer strategic thinking.
Tools How to quickly transition your business towards online commerce How can even the most tangibly-enabled business transition towards a digital environment quickly in order to get back up and trading again?
Articles How flamin' hot became a flamin' hot business success Please - whatever you do - don't let Prof Tim Noakes see this.
Articles The future of South Africa after the covid-19 lockdown There are four possible future narrative scenarios for South Africa; I have named them 'Burnout', 'Weekend Special', 'Cooler as ekke' and 'Waka waka'.
Articles How brands treat their suppliers and employees now, tells you everything about their true nature How you treat your partners now will determine how successfully you will be able to get back on you feet ones the lockdown is over.
