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Cara Bouwer

Johannesburg, South Africa

Journalist and Editor, Crazy Grape Media at Freelance

Editor, writer, journalist who will sing along to any rousing showtune while plotting seven letter Scrabble words ... and watching sport!

Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | acumenmagazine.co.za | Cara Bouwer |Dion Chang |Frank Magwegwe |Matthew McLure

    The rigour and dynamism of the GIBS way embodies the very essence of the upstart University of Pretoria (UP) institution that was born out of five points jotted down on a napkin in a way station overlooking the N1 highway. From audacious beginnings, the leaders steering the GIBS ship have consolidated its brand as a globally respected institution, while continuing to position the school as a relevant force within business and society.

  • 2 months ago | linkedin.com | Cara Bouwer

    Image by creativeart on Freepik I’m ashamed to say that I’ve never read Hilary Mantel. There. I’ve said it. Maybe confession is good for the soul? I’ve been prompted over the years by my extremely well-read sister and cousin, as well as my late mother, to give Mantel a whirl, but there has always been a new biography that piques my interest and snares my attention. Recently, however, two things caused me to put Wolf Hall back on the top of the ‘to read’ pile.

  • 2 months ago | linkedin.com | Cara Bouwer

    When you immerse yourself in a particular career or specialisation there is always the possibility that everything takes on a hue that mirrors that reality. You become closely attuned to the jargon, you walk the talk, and you find the comfort of confirmation bias around every corner.

  • Oct 9, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Jenny Moore |Alison Jane Reid |Lyal White |Cara Bouwer

    In the complex landscape of modern business, where legal frameworks and ethical considerations are interconnected and increasingly important, the role of compliance and the oversight function of boards are integral in sustaining the integrity and reputation of organisations. Company reputation has the power to shape public perceptions, support strong stakeholder relationships, and ultimately impacts a company’s ability to sustainably grow over the long term.

  • Sep 25, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Cara Bouwer |Norma Young |Mpho Majoro

    In his 2012 book Attuned Leadership: African Humanism as Compass, business person Dr Reuel Khoza stressed that good leaders are not born. Instead, they are made by finding the delicate balance between nature and nurture, humility and humanity. More than a decade ago, Khoza likened this leadership approach to ubuntu. Ubuntu is not a culture in itself. Rather, it is a concept that influences cultures and shapes individual philosophies across races and creeds.

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Cara Bouwer
Cara Bouwer @carabouwer
18 Feb 25

Check out my latest article: Can AI finally wrap women in the mantle of proper healthcare? https://t.co/PwhokNTRxc via @LinkedIn

Cara Bouwer
Cara Bouwer @carabouwer
28 Jan 25

Check out my latest article: Keep your eyes peeled in the now for glimpses of the future https://t.co/xdHZE2hoUc via @LinkedIn

Cara Bouwer
Cara Bouwer @carabouwer
5 Dec 24

What a wonderful initiative! From a blog to a volunteer informal group to a full social enterprise! “Telling stories that are missing” - Check out Juliana De Penha’s https://t.co/52UhlTkbAl. #AWiM24 #mediasustainability https://t.co/M1hscnimzu