by Jonathan Cook | May 9, 2024 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 30 April 2024) Accountability is a popular word at present. It represents many people’s solution to the crisis in service delivery, corruption and general lack of responsibility in public service. When there are no consequences the...
by Jonathan Cook | Apr 22, 2024 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 16 April 2024.) Today is Earth Day although it should be every day. This year’s theme is planet vs plastics. Big companies can afford sustainability managers to direct their environmental efforts, but small business owners have to...
by Jonathan Cook | Apr 16, 2024 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 5 March 2024 ) Feedback at work conjures delight for some and terror for others. Those who look forward to hearing what others have to say about them probably have experienced feedback for learning and growth, while those who dread...
by Jonathan Cook | Mar 14, 2024 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 6 February 2024 ) In my last column I argued that wellness at work requires creating a healthy workplace, and not just sending staff on wellness programmes. Afterwards someone suggested I should include more practical guidance. So...
by Jonathan Cook | Mar 5, 2024 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 23 January 2024) I have no doubt that employers should pay attention to the growing incidence of stress and mental ill-health in the workplace. Aggravated by the isolation and discontinuities created by Covid, we seem to have a...
by Jonathan Cook | Oct 31, 2023 | External articles
(Published in Business Day – 24 October 2023) Effective managers and leaders are key to vibrant economies across the continent, so I am delighted this afternoon to be hosting a webinar with Thornhill Associates on finding and building new leaders. It has...
