Human Capital Leadership in an Economy Stretched for Talent
Insights from Prof. Shirley Zinn, Professor of Economics and Management at the University of Pretoria
While the natural reaction by the vast majority of organisations...
Taking Over From Dad – Daughters who Succeed their Fathers in the Family Business
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Succession is likely to be the topic most frequently discussed in the family business context. It is found that the...
Switch Restaurant – Passion for the Unique
Interview with Deem Al Bassam, Founder of Switch Restaurant
When you walk into Switch restaurant, you momentarily forget that you are in Dubai Mall. The...
Van der Lee: 400 Year Old Dutch Family Business in Ropemaking
Ropes, since prehistoric times, have been of importance in construction, seafaring, exploration, sports and communications. But what does a piece of rope exactly consist...
Why are Some Boards More Successful than Others?
Insights by Wendy Luhabe, Social Entrepreneur
‘I have been on the boards of listed, unlisted, private sector, public sector, non-governmental, business school, my own businesses,...
Following in My Father’s Footsteps
When life is abundant with opportunities and you are motivated by the will to learn and passion to lead, you will reach many achievements....
Social Entrepreneurship – A Creative Outlook to Human Development
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Insights from Ghassan Nuqul, Vice-Chairman of Nuqul Group
We tend to make a marked difference between the concerns of the private...
The Evolution of Financing for GCC Family Businesses
Insights from Prof. Giacomo Luciani, Director of the Gulf Research Centre Foundation
Family business groups are the main pillar of the GCC private sector. They...
Family Business & The Art of Communication
There is no shortage of words on how to communicate well in family business. Enter the words "family business communication" into a Web search...
Succession Planning in GCC Family Businesses
Insights from H.E. Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre
Family-controlled businesses, the second largest shareholder after the government, form the umbrella...
