Articles Gangsterism eats strategy for breakfast This post is a warning against nefarious individuals.
Brand strategy How did Abercrombie & Fitch make a comeback? For brands that are able to think for themselves, there is ample opportunity to serve customers that would truly appreciate the attention.
Articles Trivialities eat strategy for breakfast We, humans, really are irrational creatures and our worst enemy is ourselves.
Articles Why strategy requires brutal prioritisation Good prioritisation is very very (and another very) difficult.
Business strategy Spotting bad strategy When it comes to strategy - the quality of the work is all that matters.
Articles When and where is innovation possible? The company Zeiss is now almost 200 years old, but still on the forefront of global innovation.
Games Understanding climate change through a board game Games are a powerful mechanic for mental exploration and critical thinking.
The Future of the Consumer The future of newspapers What does the future hold for South African newspapers? Well, that is entirely up to the newspapers.
Daily Maverick What lies ahead for Cell C? Can the new Cell C management team turn the fortunes of this great South African brand around?
The New World of Technology AI is bullshit What is being sold to us all is bullshit and bullshit is now coming at us from more angles.
The Future of Work New research shows that gains from AI will be 'modest' Elevated levels of human agency and prosperity is the key to democracy and the future of AI.
The New World of Technology How AI ruins things Artists are leaving mass market social media for good reason.
The New World of Business The importance of looking forward It may be tricky to quantify the value of a better shared future image, but it's easy to spot the lethargy that accompanies an organisation that lacks one.
Horizon scanning Young people everywhere don't really give a damn about politics... ...or much else for that matter.
Daily Maverick The biggest business opportunity in South Africa 2024 Something has radically changed in South Africa and the opportunity should not be overlooked.
The Future of Marketing and Branding Joyful strategy "... marketing with joy doesn’t just separate your product from the rest. It also shows that you had the customer in mind when you were making the product."