How to solve the problems caused by decentralization

As an organisation increases in size and complexity, it requires a higher level of management. The business structure begins to take shape as these different levels of management are integrated. Certain decisions about the business’s architecture emerge from this process. It usually boils down to whether a company will be centralized or decentralized in its […]

How to change your business systems the right way.

Restructuring or reorganizing information management systems is a path fraught with danger. In many cases, however, such a change can yield great benefits if it is completed successfully and effectively. There are many examples of companies successfully moving to cloud-based systems, a necessity in the current business climate.  There are also many examples of failed […]

How to select the right ESG framework for your company

For organizations today, environmental and social governance (ESG) reporting is quickly becoming essential. Being a good corporate citizen and acting responsibly in relation to the environmental and social consequences of your business operations has always been important. However, the price of neglecting these responsibilities is skyrocketing today. Companies that fail to consciously take steps to […]

3 things we can all learn from SkyCity’s compliance failures

What happened?  SkyCity has been making the news for all the wrong reasons this week as word of its compliance failures following a regulator audit hit the headlines. The audit revealed problems in nine out of 10 compliance areas and failure to rectify similar issues that had been revealed by previous audits. The Department of […]

Why automating your business is a must in 2022

The future of business lies in automation. Large companies that do not embrace the automated reality of today’s systems will be left behind. This isn’t an unfounded claim. Companies fail to keep up with changes in the industry time and time again, causing them to collapse.   Kodak, for example, patented the first digital camera but […]

Just like clockwork- how to make your operations run more smoothly

As businesses grow and expand their operations, the day-to-day activities are often split into different departments and functions. Logistically, this makes sense, since each department can focus their expertise on optimizing delivery of that particular activity or function. But it can lead to issues with accessibility of information if systems and data become siloed.  We […]

Reducing the risk of late fines

Has your business ever received a late fine? Did it do its job, motivating you to not be late next time? In most cases, people would say that if performing an action late cost them more, it would motivate them to complete it on time. But one fascinating study published in 1998 provided evidence that […]

Tips on synchroniziong management across locations

When companies skip important groundwork, like instituting effective systems of management within their organization, they can very easily collapse inward. Companies managing teams and operations across multiple locations, jurisdictions, or countries are at the highest risk of this happening. Making sure that all the moving parts of your organization function well together is a much […]

Why accountability matters, and what to do about it

All companies want their employees to do their best work. Businesses use many motivational tactics to get their staff to work hard.    Regardless of what motivational strategies are employed, accountability is vital to a team’s effectiveness and productivity. Think of oil in an engine- it keeps it running smoothly and without friction. In the same […]