Aspire towards a society “Beyond the prison house of race”
28 October 2019 Now, more than ever before, South Africa needs non-racialism and selfless service to combat the threats of racist populism and corruption that has engulfed the nation, said Durban historian and author, Professor Goolam Vahed. Delivering the sixth annual Dr Chota Motala Memorial Lecture hosted by MANCOSA, Vahed said Pietermaritzburg political activist Dr…
Private Business Schools: No Rewards for Research, but MANCOSA Gains Momentum
A recent feature published in the Financial Mail: Ranking the MBAs (September 2019) has highlighted a key constraint to research and knowledge production in the country. The feature focused on business schools’ flagship programme, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and delved into the vital elements associated with each school’s offering to the market. Currently,…
How to create a LinkedIn profile that will get you hired
In any context, when it comes to the ultimate social network for business professionals, LinkedIn is by far the industry giant. If you want to make connections, stay in the loop with others in your field and meet new business partners or mentors, LinkedIn is where it’s at. In fact, a staggering 80% of all…
What type of work experience helps MBA applicants?
What type of work experience helps MBA applicants? Most of the respected MBA Degree qualifications undoubtedly will require some working experience as part of its admission requirements. However, how many years do you need? In short, this is usually ±3-5 years, of which ±2 should be in a supervisory or managerial capacity. When putting together…
3 easy steps to conquering your fear of public speaking
For many people, even the mention of “public speaking” can cause crippling anxiety. Even the most confident of executives can find themselves crumbling under the pressure. The great news is that if speaking in front of a group of people fills you with fear, sweat and heart-pounding angst, this is something that you can overcome….
The importance of building your personal brand
In the digital age, whether you’re aware of it or not, you have a personal brand. If someone Googles you, what comes up? Because this is the first impression that prospective employers, business partners, clients or even dates will have of you. Is it a good one? Is the information that you’ve shared across LinkedIn,…