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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.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Dion Chang |Frank Magwegwe |Matthew McLure |Keith Fairhurst
Grappling with the velocity of change has been a challenge for the past five years. The pandemic simply proved to be a tipping point, fast forwarding “the future of work” from a scenario into to a reality. Businesses are now caught between the death of old ideas and the birth of the new. What’s a death doula? Many women have sought the services of a birth doula: a non-medical companion who provides emotional and physical support to mothers in the birthing process.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Wendy du Plessis |Cara Bouwer |Faith Mashele |Frank Magwegwe
As the operating models of South Africa’s banks shift to encompass digital delivery and customers demand varied services with enhanced technologies, banks have to adjust their strategies to maintain a leading position. Emerging risks, including South Africa’s recent grey-listing, a volatile global environment, and lower than expected economic growth add to the complexity the institutions face.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Cara Bouwer |Faith Mashele |Frank Magwegwe |Cara Bower
There are, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, approximately 582 million entrepreneurs around the world. Not all fall into the glamorous or high-profile category of a Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, a Koos Becker or an Aliko Dangote, and yet most face the same (or likely more) day-to-day challenges of accessing markets, building marketing collateral, securing finance, and developing and retaining talent.
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Jan 17, 2024 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Frank Magwegwe |Cara Bower |Mothsedisi Mathibe |Faith Mashele
The ability to craft and share a compelling and authentic narrative can be a transformative force in any business’s journey. A unique story not only helps differentiate a business from competitors, it also enables it to connect emotionally with its audience, building a sense of trust and loyalty that goes beyond mere transactions. The brand story is an essential piece of any business toolkit. However, it is a skill that needs to be honed in order to have greater impact.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Frank Magwegwe |Cara Bower |Mothsedisi Mathibe |Adrian Savile
All jobs have their stress-inducing moments and stamina-demanding requirements, but these are so marked among entrepreneurs that it has led to the coining of a distinct term: founder depression. In 2015, Dr. Michael Freeman, a psychiatrist and researcher at UC San Francisco, conducted a study that revealed stark differences between the general population and business owners.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Jacques Marais |Colleen Magner |Denise Mhlanga |Frank Magwegwe
I’ll bet you fifty bucks you missed World Bicycle Day (again!) this year? Don’t worry, though, most people do, even those who love their bikes dearly. (For future reference, it’s every year on 3 June, so now you have no excuse come 2024 ...)It is a day that celebrates everything that is good about the “velo life”, recognising the bicycle as one of the world’s most sustainable and effective modes of travel.
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Oct 22, 2023 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Denise Mhlanga |Frank Magwegwe |Tamara Oberholster |Thomas Kgokolo
In the past three years, the hybrid working model – that is, working from the office or remotely, has increased in popularity as companies grapple with the new world of work. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 accelerated the adoption of the model, which was taking shape long before the pandemic.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Frank Magwegwe |Tamara Oberholster |Thomas Kgokolo |Mpho Majoro
Physical signs like being short-tempered, overly tired or finding basic tasks difficult may indicate that someone at work could be stressed. For some people, however, the signals could all be internal, such as stomach pains and difficulty breathing, while others may be altogether more adept at hiding that they are struggling. A recent study released by public research university ETH Zürich reveals that there is a simple and non-invasive way to identify work-related stress.
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Jun 28, 2023 | 
acumenmagazine.co.za | Jacques Marais |Eugene Yiga |Frank Magwegwe
Ask any South African photographer where they buy their camera gear, and most will answer ‘Orms’. This state-of-the-art imaging retailer now rates as Africa’s leading camera equipment hub – both online and in Johannesburg and Cape Town – and is testimony to the vision of one man, Mike Ormrod.
