Articles
Explore our thought-provoking articles and insights by Mark Coetzee on leadership, business transformation, and the evolving role of technology.
These posts examine essential leadership qualities, effective operational strategies, and the integration of AI and automation, while also addressing how to balance organizational efficiency with the needs of people.
Ghost in the Machine!
What the hell is happening in business, or am I
just wired differently?…
Why Some Businesses Rock While Others Rot!
Traits of failing leaders: Ego-driven, feedback allergic, obsessed with being right…
Leadership Under Pressure: A Silent Barometer Your Team Can Read!
What happens when that barometer of emotional pressure swings too far left?
We Need Support!
Imposter Syndrome. You know the one—it whispers…“You’re not good enough,”…
Survival: Africa vs. Business Jungle
Lions, Hyenas, Snakes, Spiders! Know Your Predators - Read The Tracks - Stay Sharp!…
Business PTSD is real!
When we think of ‘PTSD’, we think of war zones, but there’s a less acknowledged version of trauma affecting countless professionals.
Shine the Brightest!
The brightest shining stars I’ve uncovered have been those “hidden in the basement”…
Great Teams Have Great Depth.
..as the game progresses, the “substitutes” or “bench” becomes vitally more important.
Navigating Today’s Challenges in Operational Turnarounds and Transformations.
Identifying solutions requires a nuanced understanding of modern complexities to continuous innovation…
To AI or to Automate? So be the question!
...as the co-pioneer of BPR, Michael Hammer quoted: "Don’t Automate, Obliterate!"
AI – Human Touch Hybrid Model?
The Recruitment Industry... is it still in the “people business” or not?…
EMPATH vs. NARCISSIST
Choose you Monsters wisely, they’re every where in the world of work…
“A robust business is built on a culture of…”
…in the world of work, positive agitation, not selective and comfortable abdication!…
SPI = OD² + SE
Unpacking the formula and key catalyst's behind driving sustainable business performance improvement…
7 Sins of Leadership
Stumbling upon several that should never have been in a leadership EVER!…
Know Your Worth!
The legendary engineer who charged $10,000 - just $1 for turning a screw!…
Why Organizations Avoid External Help
Not Asking For Help And Why That Can Be a Costly Mistake!…
The Silent Saboteurs
When Disengagement Becomes a Business Threat, and the Ship Starts To Sink…
Clear Communication in Business: As Essential as Your Morning Coffee.
In the wild, unpredictable jungle of the modern workplace, communication is vital! …