When succession fails
- Talent Management & Succession
- Published on 30 Jun 2012
- Yolande Boshoff
Jonathan Savimbi is a well-qualified forensic specialist working for a major financial institution. Based on his performance, Jonathan has been identified as the only potential successor for the position of managing director. However, when Jonathan makes the transition, despite his obvious talent, his performance does not meet expectations. He is often left feeling confused and overwhelmed.
Creating the workforce of the future
- Talent Management & Succession
- Published on 20 Jun 2012
- Agustina Mendez
One size definitely doesn’t fit all – especially when it comes to management and leadership competencies. This kind of mindset doesn’t pay sufficient attention to role demands and the organisational hierarchies that determine the strategic perspective required. Such generally applied models, while useful in shaping work culture and establishing new values, fall short when applied to career-pathing and succession-management needs.
Your son may not be your best future CEO
- Talent Management & Succession
- Published on 20 Jun 2012
- Yolande Boshoff
As 80% of businesses in South Africa are family owned, it is vital to the stability and growth of our economy that these businesses have solid succession plans. The stark reality is that only 30% of family businesses survive from the first to the second generation, and a mere 14% survive to the third generation. Successful succession depends on best business practices being a part of HR’s long-term business planning. Read on and find out how to do it.
Talent grab: How top companies are managing Africa’s skills shortage
- Talent Management & Succession
- Published on 20 Jun 2012
- Jaco Maritz
Africa has a significant shortage of management and specialised skills. It is estimated there will be a 75% increase in the use of expatriate staff over the next three years, and the strategic use of these resources will be a critical success factor to help establish and grow business across Africa.
The technology talent battle
- Talent Management & Succession
- Published on 20 Jun 2012
- Yolande Boshoff
This article focuses on how to develop and retain excellent staff. The right technology talent can be hard to find, but executives can learn from the ways in which leading technology based organisations develop and retain good people. Meet Alexander Jacobs the CEO of a successful, thriving and highly-innovative architectural practice in Pretoria. He says that sourcing talent is at the top of his list, but read his actual request: “I need a few senior architects – do you know of anyone in the market."
