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From Pyramid to Diamond: AI Is Reshaping Organisational Structure

From Pyramid to Diamond: AI Is Reshaping Organisational Structure

By Lynn Madeley, CEO of High Performance Matters The old keys don't fit the new doors. For decades, organisations have been built like pyramids: a broad base of junior talent, a narrowing middle-management tier and

Executive Job Evaluation: Why Context Matters More Than Job Titles

Executive Job Evaluation: Why Context Matters More Than Job Titles

Executive job evaluation sits at the sharp end of organisational design and reward integrity. Get it right and the grade reflects true accountability, decision magnitude and the risk the role carries. Get it wrong and

Rise of the Chief Growth Officer : versatile C-suite leaders in high demand

Rise of the Chief Growth Officer : versatile C-suite leaders in high demand

Rapid market change, technological disruption, and economic pressures are causing South African companies to no longer be content with incremental improvements to their core operations. To unlock new avenues for growth, businesses are increasingly diversifying

Why great operators don’t automatically become great leaders

Why great operators don’t automatically become great leaders

Many organisations invest heavily in technical capability. They strengthen systems, develop expertise and equip people to perform specific roles. But according to Dori Moreno, a growth strategist specialising in the development of individuals, teams and

The leadership skill South African boardrooms are still not training for

The leadership skill South African boardrooms are still not training for

By Marilize Jacobs, founder of VocalCord PR & Reputation Management and Pigs Can Fly Interiors, and #50 on the Today Africa 100+ African Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026, argues that the gap between what leaders

5 business lessons from the English Premier League

5 business lessons from the English Premier League

Author: Reginald Pillay, Group Chief Executive, Ariston GlobalAs one of the tightest title races in English football history draws to a close, it provides us with a novel opportunity to draw parallels between elite football

The overlooked leadership advantage that nonprofits have already mastered

The overlooked leadership advantage that nonprofits have already mastered

Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of The Good Businesswoman and author of Feeding Unicorns, says that when you spend time inside a nonprofit, one thing becomes clear very quickly: There is very little excess. Here she explores

How faster board reporting strengthens your competitive edge

How faster board reporting strengthens your competitive edge

In many organisations, the monthly reporting cycle still follows a familiar pattern, with finance teams closing the books, extracting data from multiple systems, reconciling discrepancies and consolidating figures across entities. Reports are then checked, adjusted

Thought Leadership vs Information

Thought Leadership vs Information

There is a growing volume of information being shared across platforms.Insights, tips, frameworks, perspectives.On the surface, it appears that thought leadership is thriving. But in reality, much of what is being published is not leadership.It

From Oversight to Influence: The Expanding Role of the Non-Executive Director

From Oversight to Influence: The Expanding Role of the Non-Executive Director

In South Africa’s evolving corporate landscape, the role of the non-executive director (NED) is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Once primarily tasked with oversight and compliance, today’s NED is increasingly expected to contribute meaningfully