by Cedric de Beer | Apr 11, 2023 | Articles
Twice in recent months I have visited people at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital under extreme circumstances. They have received excellent treatment, and the staff have been professional, helpful and generally friendly. The wards and linen are clean and the food...
by Cedric de Beer | Nov 22, 2022 | Articles
If you have ever driven a motor vehicle you have experienced a “blind spot” moment: You have looked in the mirror before pulling out or changing lanes, only to suffer a heart stopping blaring of hooters and even squealing tyres. Somehow, you had looked, seen it...
by Cedric de Beer | Oct 4, 2022 | Articles
In these high pressure, social media influenced times, we like our wisdom pre-digested. There are lists: “Ten things all CEOs should know”, and then there are pithy quotes which attract us through their simplicity. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is an...
by Cedric de Beer | Apr 12, 2022 | Articles
We have all been in a room when a beautiful musical performance or an important speech has been interrupted by the loud howl of feedback. The electronic equipment is incorrectly placed, and we end up in a state of near shock- with our hands over our ears, desperately...
by Cedric de Beer | Nov 16, 2021 | Articles
Thornhill has noticed an increase in the number of companies and organisations wanting to conduct climate surveys. This is a welcome response to what is, in South Africa, the most trying of times. Anecdotally, it seems that anxiety levels are at an all-time high. This...
by Cedric de Beer | Sep 14, 2021 | Articles
How do we learn about leadership? We read books and articles, go on leadership courses, get feedback from colleagues, find ourselves a coach. We absorb “hacks” like “Seven Habits of..” or “Eight things all great CEOs do”. They are all helpful sources of insight and...
