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Coenraad Torlage – Photographer of Our Time
Coenraad Torlage from the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography was awarded the 2021 Student Photographer of the Year Award. We spoke to him about his inspirations and aspirations as a young farmer and photographer in South Africa.
Why do we procrastinate?
We’re all guilty of it, but for some procrastination can be more dangerous than others. Why do we procrastinate and how can one go about beating what seems to be a mysterious force of nature?
How to get SMART about setting goals
Embarking on a journey without a basic roadmap is a sure way to get yourself lost. So why do we insist on navigating life without a plan. Setting goals is an important part of plotting your course, staying motivated and acknowledging achievement. Let’s look at how to start setting goals, while being smart about it.
Coenraad Torlage – Photographer of Our Time
Coenraad Torlage from the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography was awarded the 2021 Student Photographer of the Year Award. We spoke to him about his inspirations and aspirations as a young farmer and photographer in South Africa. An achievement of global...
Why do we procrastinate?
We're all guilty of it, but for some procrastination can be more dangerous than others. Why do we procrastinate and how can one go about beating what seems to be a mysterious force of nature? We’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another You have an...
How to get SMART about setting goals
Embarking on a journey without a basic roadmap is a sure way to get yourself lost. So why do we insist on navigating life without a plan. Setting goals is an important part of plotting your course, staying motivated and acknowledging achievement. Let’s look at how to...
Four universal qualities of effective communication
Whether you are a high-powered CEO, a mid-level manager or an intern trying to get your foot in the door, effective communication is the cornerstone to success. Not only on the individual level, but the organisational level too. But what is effective communication and...
Boosting employee morale in the age of remote work
The new year has ushered in more uncertainty as the world continues to grapple with a global pandemic. One thing appears certain - remote work, for the time being, is here to stay. With the growing evidence of mental wellbeing issues related to isolation, it is vital...
BexGroup – reimagining office space in a post-lockdown Technopark
COVID-19 has forced employers to reimagine the role offices play in their organisations. The work-from-home trend has opened up opportunities while also highlighting limitations. We spoke to Technopark building owner and BexGroup CEO Gustav Bester about his company’s...
Technopark Stellenbosch: a prime location for offices to rent in the Western Cape
Technopark is a well-established business centre in the Cape Winelands area. The business park offers prime offices to rent surrounded by lush winelands and beautiful mountain views. If you are looking for offices near Cape Town, here are four more reasons to make...
Distraction: How technology competes for your attention
The digital economy is based upon competition to consume your attention. It is therefore no wonder that technology is becoming more and more addictive. But what makes us so susceptible to these digital distractions? Is Google making us stupid? In 2008, the...
Social engineering attacks threaten personal information security
The recent large-scale data breach at Experian South Africa brings into focus an important security vulnerability for individuals and businesses – human error. Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology in order to defraud unsuspecting targets. What are...
Love your locals: Technopark takes a Hit during Pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for small businesses around the world. From loss of business entirely, to finding ways to shift to e-commerce rapidly, entrepreneurs in South Africa are being forced to adapt fast. Many of us know and love small businesses...
Five steps for effective decision-making in uncertain times
Within the COVID-19 paradigm we are steering ourselves, families, communities and organisations through uncharted waters. While there is no roadmap to guide tough decisions, we can, however, consider the most effective means of making decisions in order to mitigate...
Steering the Ship with a Growth Mindset
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe with uncertainty, tragedy and panic. How can you best equip yourself and your business to embrace new challenges in uncharted waters? Developing the right mindset could be a good place to start, and a growth mindset may just...
The Psychological Impact of Lockdown 2.0 – Advice for Employers and Employees
Stress, anxiety and feelings of loneliness – these are some of the psychological effects of nation-wide lockdown. With no clear end in sight, it is important to consider the psychological burden of lockdown 2.0. What can employers and employees do to mitigate the...
Small Business Survival in the Times of COVID-19
COVID-19: A Global Pandemic Quarantine, isolation, social distancing, disruption, uncertainty. These are just a few words associated with our current milieu. The COVID-19 virus’ exponential spread from Wuhan, China to the rest of the world has caught governments,...
Increasing Your Cognitive Performance | Part 2: Keeping Cortisol in Check
Maintaining cognitive performance is extremely important in our fast-paced and high-demand work-home environments. In “Increasing Your Cognitive Performance | Part 1: Physical Exercise”, we defined cognition as: "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge...
