News Archive
News Archive
“Uberisation” – Disrupt or be disrupted? What role has Africa played in the disrupter economy and what role will it play in the future?
The utilisation of technology and the disruption it is causing is everywhere. It will happen in every industry and nowhere is this truer than in Africa. When one of the leading global hotel businesses does not own a single hotel room, and one of the leading global taxi companies does not own a single taxi, […]
The Management Challenges of Millennials and Gen Z.
Young people are often the most optimistic. They are ambitious. They are innovative, eager to learn the newest technologies and are risk takers. To see Africa through their eyes is to see a continent brimming with potential and opportunity. So, are they tough to manage or have we just not adapted our management practices to […]
Can you really make an impact in Africa? By Yared Tesema, Research, Ethiopia
My mother has taught me two sayings in my life. I was only 10 when she told me the first one. I will never forget the day, for it was a Sunday afternoon. I always look forward to such afternoons because the coffee celebration is always special. Drinking the beverage with family and friends is a […]
Executives in Africa win ‘Best UK Overseas Operation’ at the 10th Global Recruiter Awards
The 10th Global Recruiter Awards took place yesterday at Café de Paris, London, with Executives in Africa lifting the award for “Best UK Overseas Operation”. The Awards have an unprecedented reputation within the Industry for recognizing the best of the best, so winning the “Best UK Overseas Operation” with their first nomination, was a superb […]
What is Driving Localisation Strategies Across Africa? by Steve Hasson, Executive Search Consultant
When talking about where his replacement will come from, Jack Welch, GE’s CEO, recently stated that this leader will likely have had significant exposure to working in one or more emerging markets locations; “An executive cannot develop a global perspective on business or become comfortable with foreign cultures by staying at headquarters or taking short […]
Is it Possible to Run a Truly Confidential Search?
Sarah Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Discusses Where the Pitfalls are and How to Plan for Success.
“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” ― Benjamin Franklin We are all familiar with the fact that a candidates’ confidentiality is at the heart of any Executive Search or hiring process. However, the most sensitive of Searches are when a position itself, that is being recruited for, must be kept a secret. […]
My $600,000 Hiring Mistake and How You Can Avoid It. By John Agnew.
I write this specifically for you and I am one of you. That’s assuming that you are a business owner, Managing Director or HR professional engaged in an African market with turnover of anywhere from $500k to $500M. I am not a recruitment industry professional and I don’t have any plans to become one. I […]
Are Localisation Strategies Realistic in Emerging Sectors? By Nicki Halle, Consultant
Emerging and rapidly developing industries and sectors, such as Technology, Agriculture and Financial Services are fast becoming strong contributors to the success of economies across the African continent. Critical to the continued success of these emerging sectors is the human capital driving the expansion, but this talent is in scarce supply on the continent, especially […]
What Might You Be Missing If You Hire People You Like? By Sarah Fitzgerald, Managing Director
It is a fact that we all make up our mind about somebody within the first 5 to 8 minutes of meeting them. Whether this is face to face, by Skype or on the telephone, in an interview in particular, human nature causes us to make up our mind about a potential future hire really […]
Pulling Apart Leadership Competencies: Part 1 – Strategic Thinking
One of the key Behavioural Competencies we are asked to find when undertaking a Search for a critical leadership role based in Africa is ‘Strategic Thinking’. However, what does this actually mean? Next time you are in a Senior Management or Board Meeting, if you ask everyone to define what strategic thinking is, you will […]