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Global Leadership Summit 2024: A Beacon of Ethical Leadership in Stellenbosch

Global Leadership Summit 2024: A Beacon of Ethical Leadership in Stellenbosch

Earlier this month, Unashamedly Ethical, in partnership with the Global Leadership Network, brought the prestigious Global Leadership Summit (GLS) to the Western Cape. They selected the outstanding conferencing facilities of the Protea Hotel in Technopark to host the event. Despite severe weather conditions forcing the closure of local schools for the day, the summit saw attendance from nearly 100 business leaders from across South Africa and as far as the UK. The turnout, with many attending for the first time, spoke volumes about the renowned value of the GLS. The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Gerry Couchman, Regional Director of the Global Leadership Network, and Gary Power, Managing Director...

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Initiatives Transforming Technopark Stellenbosch in 2024
Initiatives Transforming Technopark Stellenbosch in 2024

What initiatives are driving the transformation of Technopark Stellenbosch in 2024? We caught up with Alita Bothma, the new Technopark Stellenbosch General Manager, who took us through her new position and outlined seven key initiatives driving the vision of...

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Engineering business success in 2023: Business Acumen
Engineering business success in 2023: Business Acumen

To deal with current and future challenges, it is crucial that your business makes the right decisions at each level of the organisation. Strengthening the business acumen of your workforce can help reduce the risk of false assumptions and uninformed decisions, in so...

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Techno App – a smart community application for Techno Park
Techno App – a smart community application for Techno Park

Techno Park Stellenbosch is excited to move into the era of mobile applications with the launch of Techno App - a smart community application for Techno Park Stellenbosch.    The era of mobile applications   It is difficult to conceive that it has been a mere...

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Is it time to bolster your employer brand?
Is it time to bolster your employer brand?

Hiring the right talent is not easy. Not only is there more competition between companies, but job seekers are increasingly less attracted by compensation and more in search of meaningful experiences. An effective employer brand strategy can help you attract and...

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Eliciting the deep relaxation response
Eliciting the deep relaxation response

The stress response has historically helped the vulnerable human species survive in a volatile world filled with danger. However, in our interconnected and high-paced phase of modernity, people increasingly find it difficult to put the brakes on stress. Chronic stress...

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Navigating uncertainty with a Stoic mindset
Navigating uncertainty with a Stoic mindset

Dealing with uncertainty is a central part of running a business. But an inability to effectively navigate life's unknowns can lead to worry and distress. How can you go about acting decisively when you feel your destiny is out of your control? Stoicism is a...

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Manage performance like Google – the OKR framework
Manage performance like Google – the OKR framework

Performance management is a top priority for organisations looking to navigate change. One of the most effective ways to measure performance is through dynamic and rhythmic goal-setting. As employees move back to the office, leaders are again having to transition and...

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Is unconscious bias holding your business back?
Is unconscious bias holding your business back?

Diversity, equity and inclusivity are on the top of the agenda for organisations globally. However, simply making policies and establishing codes of conduct are not enough. For real positive change to be effected, leadership and employees alike need to become aware of...

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Recognising the Signs of Corporate Burnout
Recognising the Signs of Corporate Burnout

Has a stressful year left you feeling helpless, disillusioned, and completely exhausted? You may just be in need of a well-deserved holiday. On the other hand, you may be on the road to burnout. Burnout doesn’t discriminate, and anyone in the modern workforce can fall...

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Four steps towards leading with empathy in 2022
Four steps towards leading with empathy in 2022

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Over the last two years the importance of leading with empathy has become a central talking point in workforce management. What is empathy, and why should an empathic mindset drive leadership in...

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