ARTICLES ON Organizational culture
Top 10 Women In Graduate Management Education
UCT GSB Director, Dr Catherine Duggan, was named one of the Top 10 most influential women in graduate management education by BlueSky Thinking – a think tank committed to the expertise and research of business school and university faculty from across the world, as well as influential management thinkers and business practitioners.
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How to ensure the success of the hybrid working model
After more than a year of remote working, many organisations recognise its benefits, but are also conscious of its challenges. What can organisations do to ensure the hybrid working model is a success?
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Healthy workplaces are foundational for a healthy society
Business has a critical role to play in fostering diversity and inclusion and building healthier workplaces and societies in the wake of the crisis.
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Beyond lip service, how do we create more inclusive workplaces?
In South Africa and globally, companies are struggling to put a commitment to diversity and inclusion into practice.
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Why the demise of the traditional corporate training model is good for business
Along with office spaces, long daily commutes and the handshake, the traditional corporate training model may be gone for good. In its place, a more efficient alternative that creates a lasting positive impact in organisations is already emerging.
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Bold measures necessary to make up for women’s losses during COVID-19
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day on 8 March — this year hashtagged #ChooseToChallenge — countries must take stock of the setbacks working women have suffered over the COVID-19 pandemic, and imagine new ways forward.
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Psychological safety in the virtual workplace
What are the main barriers to creating psychological safety in the workplace and how can this be achieved in a virtual environment?
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Making teams stronger and more productive in difficult times
Fear is rising in workplaces around the world - both for those working from home and in offices. A recent study shows 63% of South Africans are concerned they may lose their jobs in the next 12 months.
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What's your people strategy for 2021?
Remember the days when you shook hands enthusiastically with clients and colleagues just before sitting down together at the meeting table? Sharing pens to scribble down ideas during a brainstorming or team building session?
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Remote work has built — rather than broken — trust among colleagues. Here’s how
The COVID-19 crisis has forced a massive shift towards remote work. What are the implications of this shift for trust in the workplace? Such trust plays a crucial role in how we coordinate, cooperate, reciprocate, and respond to risk and uncertainty.
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It’s only small talk - but losing it may cost businesses big time
As lockdowns prevent teams from having their organic face-to-face interactions and ‘water-cooler’ conversations, critical skills are being lost with knock-on effects for productivity and employee wellbeing. Here are four ways managers and leaders can counteract the trend.
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The grass isn’t always greener in the home office
Working from home has been a blessing for some but brought new demands and strains for others — including a rise in mental health issues. Now, as millions of people start to trickle back to more formal workplaces, is an opportune time for employees to take ownership of their happiness at work.
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How often should company culture be reviewed and can it be changed?
We asked Prof Rija, Azvir Rampursad and Bradley Nitsckie for their views on how often company culture should be reviewed and whether it's possible to change a culture that has been instilled over an extended period of time.
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Will remote working become the norm after COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost all industries. The future worker and workspace has evolved considerable and there may be no going back. What should companies be doing to prepare for the new normal? What are the key trends and skills that are going to be in high demand? Accelerate CEO Ryan Ravens spoke to Kieno Kammies.
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UCT GSB partners with Accelerate Cape Town to host Future of Work series
The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has teamed up with Accelerate Cape Town to explore pressing questions on the future of work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yes, there is unity in diversity, and talking about it makes us strong
UCT GSB MBA alumnus, Shivani Ghai, says creating a safe space for talking about difficult topics is an important way to foster unity in a divided world.
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What should companies be doing to ensure that they can manage employee well-being?
Research shows that promoting employee well-being and health can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive.
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Mastering the art of the virtual meeting
Getting the most out of virtual meetings demands more than a mastery of new tech, it’s about creating human connections across the digital ether.
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How COVID-19 will permanently change the way we work
What trends will be accelerated, what will die away, and what new trends will appear? And what’s the most important thing organisations need to do now to prepare? We ask three people in the know.
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3 Tips for managing and motivating teams during COVID-19
The current crisis is offering many businesses in South Africa an opportunity to rethink how they manage and motivate their teams for the better.
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Trust in times of crisis: Why we need to trust our governments
The Edelman Trust Barometer released in January, exposed some rather discouraging truths, not only about the global state of the world, but also about South Africa.
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Human Rights in the South African Workplace: From Fighting Apartheid to Tackling Exclusion
South African organisations have made great strides in achieving more diversity and transformation. However, too many people still feel excluded in workplaces.
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How to foster diverse and competitive teams
How can today’s forward-looking companies get better at attracting and retaining talent from broader socio-economic backgrounds?
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Q&A with Dr Babar Dharani on the secret to happy employees
Whether it’s chasing higher pay or finding a working environment to suit your personality type, what is it that keeps people happy at work?
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Global MBA survey finds workplace sexual harassment is rampant
GNAM survey finds women in Africa more likely to report unwanted sexual attention but considerably less likely to report personal experiences of sexist and sexual misconduct.
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A boring job? Maybe to some - Nellis Beyers (MBA)
Dr Nellis Beyers, Medical Services Manager for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, is bringing business thinking to bear on healthcare systems, making sure that more lives are saved and more lifechanging operations can be performed on children in need.
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