Global megatrends bring local opportunity

by | Jun 15, 2013 | Features, Sustainability

Megatrends – long-term processes of transformation with broad scope and dramatic impact – may often seem too far removed for business leaders focused on local, medium-term activities. However, no business wanting to thrive in a rapidly changing world can afford NOT to...

Reconnecting Cape Town to the sea

by | May 25, 2013 | Business Leadership, Features

What does the Atlantic Ocean mean to Cape Town?  How can we leverage our unique geographical location to re-constitute the city for the 21st century? There is no question that developing and expanding the city’s ocean-facing precinct, i.e. the V&A Waterfront and...

Business and African enterprise: Workshop 17

by | May 7, 2013 | Features, Innovation

In May 2013, UCT’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) and  the V&A Waterfront, announced an exciting new innovation venture, Workshop 17, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  Its purpose is to serve as a dedicated “business...

Look back at 2012 before starting 2013

by | Jan 8, 2013 | Business Leadership, Features

This is the time of the year when forward-looking organisations are finalising the last details of their 2013 plans.  More insightful organisations are also taking time to reflect on 2012 – on the highs and lows; on lessons learnt.  A look back at 2012, globally and...