UCT GSB case study on African Bank collapse wins international accolade Published by Press Office on 28 September 2017 Associate Professor Stephanie Giamporcaro unpacks the bank’s failure in an award-winning business case study.
Saving the world through better choices Published by Press Office on 22 September 2017 Innovator and thought leader, Roger Martin, chooses Cape Town and the Nasdak at Media24 to launch his latest book.
New business school chair brings poetic vision to role Published by Press Office on 19 September 2017 The new chair of the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership at the UCT Graduate School of Business, Professor Kurt April, believes responsible leaders are vital for flourishing communities, strong companies and booming economies.
Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector Published by Press Office on 12 September 2017 There are opportunitie for utilities in developing countries to build on international power reform experience and design future power markets and operating systems.
If South Africa is serious about growth it must be urban-led and private sector-driven Published by Press Office on 4 September 2017 South Africa is taking the low road of stagnating growth, policy confusion and gridlock, rising social tension and uncertainty about the future, says leading development think tank.
Throw away long strategy documents and position your organisation to win through its choices Published by Press Office on 30 August 2017 Innovator and thought leader, Roger Martin, will provide Cape Town audiences with a unique opportunity to develop their strategic capability and make better choices for their organisations.
Pathways to Funding Do-ference: An access-to-finance masterclass for early stage (social) entrepreneurs Published by Press Office on 15 August 2017 ‘The Do-ference helps entrepreneurs find out how, when, and where to access the right funding.’
Business school commits record R4.6 million towards scholarships for 2018 Published by Press Office on 8 August 2017 Associate professor Mills Soko explained that UCT GSB made additional funds available for next year’s intake, and is encouraging historically disadvantaged South Africans and African citizens to apply.
The case for up-skilling senior management during a recession Published by Press Office on 28 July 2017 When times are tough, training often takes a hit – particularly the development of senior executives. But lessons from the 2008 economic downturn indicate this may not be the best path towards long-term resilience.
UCT makes history, and a difference, in Philippi Published by Press Office on 25 July 2017 The official launch of UCT GSB Solution Space – Philippi, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Philippi Village – celebrates a new approach that seeks to go beyond the traditional reach of a university.
Are South African women ‘not ready’ for leadership positions? Published by Press Office on 26 June 2017 The reality is that huge inequalities exist in the country’s labour market.
GSB case study wins top award at Emerald AABS Published by Press Office on 13 June 2017 The case study, entitled “The Evolution of Lean Thinking at K-Way – Where to Next?” was conducted by Himanshu Vidhani, as part of his MBA thesis.
UCT business school customised offering rated as fastest-growing in world Published by Press Office on 12 June 2017 The GSB, one of five African universities to make the list, was ranked 70th in the 2017 Financial Times ranking of the world’s top customised programmes.
Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution Published by Press Office on 9 June 2017 Gender diversity is improving at management levels – but very slowly. Could the answer lie in a more sector-specific approach to the problem?