Today’s economy demands lifelong learning skills. How can institutions keep pace?
Today’s economy demands lifelong learning skills. How can institutions keep pace? Jan 23, 2020 The shelf life of skills is shortening in today’s workforce. Automation is creeping into most sectors; the gig economy is booming; and all of these developments require that workers upskill, reskill, and master soft skills. Colleges and universities play an integral […]
From nonconsumption to market creation: How Toyota became an economic powerhouse for Japan
From nonconsumption to market creation: How Toyota became an economic powerhouse for Japan Jan 23, 2020 If you had predicted decades ago that Toyota would someday become the world’s largest car manufacturer, many would have laughed at you. Yet today, the company is not only responsible for the world’s best selling car of all time—the […]
Clayton Christensen, the gentle giant of innovation
Clayton Christensen, the gentle giant of innovation Jan 25, 2020 It is said that Abraham Lincoln had a high-pitched voice with a shrill quality to it. When he began his speeches, the audience at first wondered if this tall man was indeed the great orator of whom they had heard. But as Lincoln’s words washed […]
Applications Open for FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 class of 2020
Applications Open for FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 class of 2020 This year marks the fifth milestone annual FORBES AFRICA 30 under 30 list, and we have introduced a new category of game-changers. Together, they are 120 in total across four sectors: business, technology, creatives and sport. Meet the class of 2019, a stellar collection […]
The Top 5 Emerging Crazy Tech
The Top 5 Emerging Crazy Tech Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are kicking off play at the U.S. Open as the three favorites to win the title and take home a Grand Slam-record $3.85 million payday as the singles champion. The Big Three are a good bet, having captured 53 out of 63 Slams since the start […]
SMALL BUSINESSES AND INFORMAL SECTOR BIGGEST EMPLOYERS: ILO
SMALL BUSINESSES AND INFORMAL SECTOR BIGGEST EMPLOYERS: ILO A new study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveals that self-employment, and micro and small enterprises play a far more significant role in job creation than previously believed. Data gathered in 99 countries, including South Africa, shows that these businesses – described as small economic units […]