This article was also published in the 14-Nov-2013 issue of Finweek Magazine
In the 2013 Finweek MBAconnect.net MBA Life Impact Survey, prospective MBAs get invaluable advice from MBAs who’ve been there, done that. This article unpacks the second theme: Be prepared for hard work, and lots of it. Continue reading
This article was also published in the 31-Oct-2013 issue of Finweek and on Finweek.com
In the 2013 Finweek MBAconnect.net MBA Life Impact Survey, prospective MBAs get invaluable advice from MBAs who’ve been down the MBA road. This article focuses on the first theme: how to manage your time more effectively. Continue reading
This article also appeared in Finweek Magazine in their 3-Oct-2013 issue
Worldwide we’re facing exceptionally high unemployment levels. And yet in spite of this, companies complain they can’t find good people. How do you explain this disconnect? And what can we do to fix it? Continue reading
This article also appeared in Finweek Magazine in their 12-Sept-2013 issue
Do good founders make good CEOs? Often not. There are vast differences between leading a company as a founder and leading as its CEO. What does it take to close the gap and are founders cut out to be CEOs? Continue reading
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Meet some of the world’s youngest entrepreneurs.
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We all have fears and doubts. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t. However the big difference between successful and unsuccessful people is how we deal with and conquer those fears. As Oprah Winfrey said: “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” Continue reading
This article also appeared on Finweek on 20-Aug-2013
Often, we assume CEOs get fired because poor financial performance. But there is more to it than that. Sometimes they are their own worst adversaries. This article unpacks some of the underlying reasons why companies send CEOs packing. Continue reading
The uncomfortable truth: Even if we’re not selling for a living, we are all in sales. Get over it. Continue reading
This article also appeared in Finweek Magazine in their 04-July-2013 issue
Executive Education is an industry undergoing a lot of change. What developments and trends are shaping the industry, both in South Africa and abroad? And how are South Africa’s business schools responding to these challenges? We spoke to experts on the ground at local business schools to answer these questions. Continue reading
Hi everybody
Thanks to everyone who responded to our post about a co-working space in Sandton, Johannesburg. We’ve found an incredible co-working space at The Common Room in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, and are partnering with them to open a Sandton, Johannesburg branch soon. Watch this space!
Here is more info about their Open Day session on Spring Day 01-Sep-2013:
“The Common Room is a communal co-working space in the heart of Parkhurst, designed with entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and creatives in mind. We have a Sandton branch on its way.
On the Sunday the 1st of September, The Common Room will host an open day session for members, friends, family and folk who like free craft beer and gluhwein, good food to buy and some chilled music. Come through and have a look at what we have to offer.
RSVP here
See you there!
All the best
Colette
www.colettesymanowitz.com 