Schedule 23 – the book(e) make up tons
In discussion the other day we were puzzled as to why the majority of companies on the JSE do not take advantage of Schedule 23 for their regulatory communications to the market and shareholders. For...
View ArticleShareholder E-communication is like global warming
Electronic communication to shareholders is a philosophy as much as a practice – where possible collect email and mobile addresses of your shareholders to communicate directly, and cut down the costs...
View ArticleSnippets: Treat shareholders as customers, and SocGen’s outlook
From The Telegraph 19 Nov 2009: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/shares/6588959/How-to-buy-shares-with-perks.html How to buy shares with perks Consumers can gain benefits...
View ArticleMaking money with online media
In light of the Rupert Murdoch announcement and the poor show for established newspapers around the world, the only model that makes sense to me is the paid referral: News websites should be built so...
View ArticleManagement by Gardening
Image via Wikipedia A folksy look at putting thoughts on one of my accidental hobbies down. You’ll make mistakes until you find out what your garden is able to be You’ll lose plants through things that...
View ArticleThe problems of dynasty
The problems of dynasty Why strategies of change, leadership and organisation structure are highly important once power has been consolidated. EARLY DAYS Having been put in power, the leader is first...
View ArticleWhat is a team player?
I’ve never heard of a person in a professional setting disclaim themselves as a team player. This in spite of two general views on the definition: A team player always puts the needs of the team above...
View ArticleI love a good UK election, me
I have no stake in the outcome but an amateur’s interest in a developed country which is steeped in ancient history and recent identity politics. Class, media, wealth, socialism, capitalism, liberalism...
View ArticleThe danger language of unclear strategic objectives
How does strategy work when the objective is not clear? Creating shareholder value. Winning the war. Reducing the deficit. SHAREHOLDER VALUE Does everything boil down to this maxim? I would put it to...
View ArticleOriginate your strategy from risk
The first duty of an organisation is to … anyone? anyone? If you answered “to secure sustainable competitive advantage” or “create shareholder value” I would argue that you’ve identified the second...
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